
Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Are Reform a bigger threat to Labour or the Conservatives?
Despite Labour losing most seats to Reform, in-depth Sky News analysis of May's local election results shows that Reform's popularity is hitting the Conservatives hardest.
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:51:00 +0100
Despite Labour losing most seats to Reform, in-depth Sky News analysis of May's local election results shows that Reform's popularity is hitting the Conservatives hardest.
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:51:00 +0100

Radio station apologises after accidentally announcing King's death
A radio station that accidentally announced the King had died has apologised for "any distress caused".
Thu, 21 May 2026 01:40:00 +0100
A radio station that accidentally announced the King had died has apologised for "any distress caused".
Thu, 21 May 2026 01:40:00 +0100

Father describes 'emptiness' of losing three daughters off the coast of Brighton
Three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach were all sisters in their 30s, police revealed.
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 +0100
Three women whose bodies were recovered from the sea off Brighton beach were all sisters in their 30s, police revealed.
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 +0100

Aston Villa win Europa League to claim first major trophy in 30 years
Aston Villa have won the Europa League following victory over German side Freiburg in Istanbul.
Wed, 20 May 2026 21:11:00 +0100
Aston Villa have won the Europa League following victory over German side Freiburg in Istanbul.
Wed, 20 May 2026 21:11:00 +0100

Who is at risk from silicosis - and why are there calls for quartz worktop ban?
California is set to vote on a ban of engineered stone later today - potentially becoming the first US state to outlaw its use.
Mon, 11 May 2026 11:30:00 +0100
California is set to vote on a ban of engineered stone later today - potentially becoming the first US state to outlaw its use.
Mon, 11 May 2026 11:30:00 +0100

Heatwave forecast and health alerts issued as temperatures set to hit 30C
A series of health alerts have been issued as forecasters warned a heatwave could see temperatures hit 30C in parts of the UK over the coming days.
Wed, 20 May 2026 13:41:00 +0100
A series of health alerts have been issued as forecasters warned a heatwave could see temperatures hit 30C in parts of the UK over the coming days.
Wed, 20 May 2026 13:41:00 +0100

Man arrested for offences linked to huge illegal waste site in Wigan
A man has been arrested on suspicion of fraud, money laundering and environmental offences linked to the huge illegal waste site in Wigan.
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:41:00 +0100
A man has been arrested on suspicion of fraud, money laundering and environmental offences linked to the huge illegal waste site in Wigan.
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:41:00 +0100

Murder investigation launched after bus driver dies following assault on a London bridge
A murder investigation has been launched into an assault on one of London's busiest bridges after the bus driver who was attacked died in hospital.
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:55:00 +0100
A murder investigation has been launched into an assault on one of London's busiest bridges after the bus driver who was attacked died in hospital.
Wed, 20 May 2026 19:55:00 +0100

TV presenter stabbed in UK street by 'laughing men' recruited by Iran, court hears
CCTV captured the moment prosecutors say a TV presenter was stabbed in a London street by two "laughing" men recruited by the Iranian government.
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:54:00 +0100
CCTV captured the moment prosecutors say a TV presenter was stabbed in a London street by two "laughing" men recruited by the Iranian government.
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:54:00 +0100