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

Starmer told to appoint Burnham to his cabinet
Sir Keir Starmer should appoint Andy Burnham to his cabinet, as he has "huge talents", Harriet Harman said.
Tue, 12 May 2026 16:07:00 +0100
Sir Keir Starmer should appoint Andy Burnham to his cabinet, as he has "huge talents", Harriet Harman said.
Tue, 12 May 2026 16:07:00 +0100

Police shoot man dead after he pulls out weapon in stand-off
A man has been shot dead by police after pulling a weapon during a stand-off with armed officers.
Tue, 12 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100
A man has been shot dead by police after pulling a weapon during a stand-off with armed officers.
Tue, 12 May 2026 00:01:00 +0100

UK borrowing costs hit decades-long high
The cost of UK government borrowing has hit a high not seen in decades as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting threats to his leadership and the oil price rises.
Tue, 12 May 2026 08:51:00 +0100
The cost of UK government borrowing has hit a high not seen in decades as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting threats to his leadership and the oil price rises.
Tue, 12 May 2026 08:51:00 +0100

The working class extrovert who wants to be Labour leader - who is Wes Streeting?
Wes Streeting couldn't have been plotting a coup against Sir Keir Starmer, his friends claim, because he went to the cinema to watch the Devil Wears Prada 2.
Tue, 12 May 2026 18:44:00 +0100
Wes Streeting couldn't have been plotting a coup against Sir Keir Starmer, his friends claim, because he went to the cinema to watch the Devil Wears Prada 2.
Tue, 12 May 2026 18:44:00 +0100

Andy Murray back on court to coach British star Jack Draper
Sir Andy Murray is back to coaching tennis a year after parting ways with career rival Novak Djokovic.
Tue, 12 May 2026 18:02:00 +0100
Sir Andy Murray is back to coaching tennis a year after parting ways with career rival Novak Djokovic.
Tue, 12 May 2026 18:02:00 +0100

New first minister of Wales named as Plaid Cymru end Labour's 27-year Senedd reign
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has been officially sworn in as the new first minister of Wales.
Tue, 12 May 2026 15:44:00 +0100
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has been officially sworn in as the new first minister of Wales.
Tue, 12 May 2026 15:44:00 +0100


Man charged in connection with 'voyeurism offence' at Asda store
A man has been charged in connection with "voyeurism" at an Asda store in East Dunbartonshire.
Tue, 12 May 2026 14:28:00 +0100
A man has been charged in connection with "voyeurism" at an Asda store in East Dunbartonshire.
Tue, 12 May 2026 14:28:00 +0100

Man who sexually assaulted women on crowded train jailed
A man who sexually assaulted two women on a crowded train has been jailed for nine months.
Tue, 12 May 2026 12:54:00 +0100
A man who sexually assaulted two women on a crowded train has been jailed for nine months.
Tue, 12 May 2026 12:54:00 +0100

Children aged five to 12 referred to NHS clinics weighing around 11st
Thousands of severely obese children have been referred to weight management clinics since they opened five years ago, according to new figures.
Tue, 12 May 2026 10:28:00 +0100
Thousands of severely obese children have been referred to weight management clinics since they opened five years ago, according to new figures.
Tue, 12 May 2026 10:28:00 +0100