Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Leasehold ban 'unlikely to come into force' before next general election, housing minister says
It's "highly likely" the ban on new leasehold properties won't come into force until the next parliament, Matthew Pennycook has said.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:24:00 +0100
It's "highly likely" the ban on new leasehold properties won't come into force until the next parliament, Matthew Pennycook has said.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:24:00 +0100
UK borrowing cost highest since 1998 as inflation outlook darkens
UK long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 1998 while oil prices have notched a new Iran war peak amid fears of extended disruption to energy flows from the Middle East.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0100
UK long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level since 1998 while oil prices have notched a new Iran war peak amid fears of extended disruption to energy flows from the Middle East.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0100
UK must 'take more risk' to stay ahead of its enemies, head of Royal Navy says
The head of the Royal Navy has said Britain must "take more risk" to stay ahead of its enemies and maintaining the status quo is "simply not good enough".
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:41:00 +0100
The head of the Royal Navy has said Britain must "take more risk" to stay ahead of its enemies and maintaining the status quo is "simply not good enough".
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:41:00 +0100
UK rallies multinational force of navies as threat from Russia grows
The UK is rallying a new multinational force of navies from among northern allies to be ready to fight and defend their seas amid a growing threat from Russia, the head of the Royal Navy has said.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:02:00 +0100
The UK is rallying a new multinational force of navies from among northern allies to be ready to fight and defend their seas amid a growing threat from Russia, the head of the Royal Navy has said.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:02:00 +0100
Tories refer Farage to parliamentary watchdog over seven-figure gift from British businessman based in Thailand
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:10:00 +0100
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:10:00 +0100
Nine arrests made as part of sex offence investigation into members of religious group
Police raided three properties and made nine arrests as part of a probe into allegations of sex offences involving a religious group.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:04:00 +0100
Police raided three properties and made nine arrests as part of a probe into allegations of sex offences involving a religious group.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:04:00 +0100
Woman found guilty after stabbing sister to death and stealing her Rolex
A woman has been found guilty of killing her film director sister before making off with her diamond-encrusted gold Rolex watch.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0100
A woman has been found guilty of killing her film director sister before making off with her diamond-encrusted gold Rolex watch.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0100
Grandmother charged over anti-abortion protest has case dropped
A woman who was charged after taking part in an anti-abortion protest near to a Scottish hospital has had her case dismissed.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:08:00 +0100
A woman who was charged after taking part in an anti-abortion protest near to a Scottish hospital has had her case dismissed.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:08:00 +0100
Skin serum ad banned over 'misleading' five years younger claim
An advert for a serum has been banned over the "misleading" claim it could make skin look up to five years younger.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:46:00 +0100
An advert for a serum has been banned over the "misleading" claim it could make skin look up to five years younger.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:46:00 +0100
How Formula One has used its war-enforced break
Formula One revs up again after being silenced for five weeks by war in the Middle East.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:05:00 +0100
Formula One revs up again after being silenced for five weeks by war in the Middle East.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:05:00 +0100