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

UK sees longest period without migrants arriving on small boats since 2018
Migrant arrivals in small boats have resumed after 28 days without crossings.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:02:00 +0000
Migrant arrivals in small boats have resumed after 28 days without crossings.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:02:00 +0000

Met Police won't launch investigation into claims Andrew asked officer to dig dirt on accuser
The Metropolitan Police will not launch an investigation into reports Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked an officer to help dig up dirt on the woman who accused him of sexual assault.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:53:00 +0000
The Metropolitan Police will not launch an investigation into reports Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor asked an officer to help dig up dirt on the woman who accused him of sexual assault.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:53:00 +0000

Two men arrested after Christmas tree cut down hours after lights switch-on
Two men have been arrested after a beloved village Christmas tree was cut down just hours after its lights were switched on.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000
Two men have been arrested after a beloved village Christmas tree was cut down just hours after its lights were switched on.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

King reveals cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year
The King has revealed that, thanks to early diagnosis, his cancer treatment can be reduced in the new year.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:23:00 +0000
The King has revealed that, thanks to early diagnosis, his cancer treatment can be reduced in the new year.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:23:00 +0000

End of small boats crossings pause exposes fragility of migration debate
The end of a 28-day pause in small boat crossings has once again exposed the fragility of the migration debate.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:18:00 +0000
The end of a 28-day pause in small boat crossings has once again exposed the fragility of the migration debate.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:18:00 +0000

Two dead after reports of explosion in garden
Two people have died after reports of an explosion in a garden.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:57:00 +0000
Two people have died after reports of an explosion in a garden.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:57:00 +0000

'Danger to life' warning as heavy rain and floods set to hit parts of UK
Forecasters have warned of a "danger to life" from fast-flowing rivers as heavy rain and flooding are predicted to hit parts of the UK this weekend.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:43:00 +0000
Forecasters have warned of a "danger to life" from fast-flowing rivers as heavy rain and flooding are predicted to hit parts of the UK this weekend.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:43:00 +0000

Open border immigration 'not pragmatic right now', says Green Party leader
Greens leader Zack Polanski has rejected claims his party would push for open borders on immigration, telling Sky News it is "not a pragmatic" solution for a world in "turmoil".
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Greens leader Zack Polanski has rejected claims his party would push for open borders on immigration, telling Sky News it is "not a pragmatic" solution for a world in "turmoil".
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000

Next plots swoop on family-owned shoe chain Russell & Bromley
Next, the high street fashion giant, is plotting a swoop on Russell & Bromley, the 145 year-old shoe retailer.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:24:00 +0000
Next, the high street fashion giant, is plotting a swoop on Russell & Bromley, the 145 year-old shoe retailer.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:24:00 +0000

'An enigma' to the end: John le Carré's son on his father - and how his legacy lives on
Writing 26 books and a memoir in his lifetime, John le Carré is widely considered to be one of the best spy novelists of all time.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Writing 26 books and a memoir in his lifetime, John le Carré is widely considered to be one of the best spy novelists of all time.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000