Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Only 'Suffolk Strangler' survivor describes terrifying 40mins she was chased by him
The only surviving victim of "Suffolk Strangler" Steve Wright has told how if police had taken her story seriously, the other women he went on to murder may still be alive today.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:48:00 +0000
The only surviving victim of "Suffolk Strangler" Steve Wright has told how if police had taken her story seriously, the other women he went on to murder may still be alive today.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:48:00 +0000
When will the rain end? What the Met Office are saying
There is "no end in sight to the rain", forecasters have warned, despite downpours having lashed Britain every day in 2026.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:49:00 +0000
There is "no end in sight to the rain", forecasters have warned, despite downpours having lashed Britain every day in 2026.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:49:00 +0000
FBI 'most wanted terrorist' arrested in Wales can be extradited, judge rules
One of the FBI's "most wanted terrorists", who remained a fugitive for more than 20 years, can be extradited to the US to face trial after he was arrested in Wales, a judge has ruled.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:25:00 +0000
One of the FBI's "most wanted terrorists", who remained a fugitive for more than 20 years, can be extradited to the US to face trial after he was arrested in Wales, a judge has ruled.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:25:00 +0000
Kirsty Gallacher calls for more police on streets after she was kicked 'like a football'
Broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher has called for more police on the streets and greater action on violence against women and girls after she was attacked last year.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:47:00 +0000
Broadcaster Kirsty Gallacher has called for more police on the streets and greater action on violence against women and girls after she was attacked last year.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:47:00 +0000
King's response to heckler will frustrate critics - but he doesn't want Andrew to be a distraction
In a crowd of hundreds, two voices on the royal visit to Essex would inevitably end up grabbing some of the attention.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:36:00 +0000
In a crowd of hundreds, two voices on the royal visit to Essex would inevitably end up grabbing some of the attention.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:36:00 +0000
Trump grudgingly supports Starmer's Chagos deal
It was hardly a ringing endorsement of the deal. But it could have been a lot worse.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:44:00 +0000
It was hardly a ringing endorsement of the deal. But it could have been a lot worse.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:44:00 +0000
PM 'fighting for his political life' - as Labour peer excoriates handling of Mandelson
Sir Keir Starmer has been made to look "weak, naive and gullible" by blaming Peter Mandelson's "lies" for the crisis engulfing his premiership - and it could bring him down, a senior Labour figure has said.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:31:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer has been made to look "weak, naive and gullible" by blaming Peter Mandelson's "lies" for the crisis engulfing his premiership - and it could bring him down, a senior Labour figure has said.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:31:00 +0000
Move out of Westminster or face 60 years of repairs, MPs warned
Restoring the crumbling Houses of Parliament could cost more than £39bn and take between 38 and 61 years to complete, parliamentarians have been told.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:27:00 +0000
Restoring the crumbling Houses of Parliament could cost more than £39bn and take between 38 and 61 years to complete, parliamentarians have been told.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:27:00 +0000
15-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after teacher attacked
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teacher was attacked, police have said.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:52:00 +0000
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teacher was attacked, police have said.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:52:00 +0000
Student who died after being stabbed in Leicester is named
A cyber security student at De Montfort University who was fatally stabbed in Leicester city centre has been named as Khaleed Oladipo.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:59:00 +0000
A cyber security student at De Montfort University who was fatally stabbed in Leicester city centre has been named as Khaleed Oladipo.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:59:00 +0000