Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
PM in 'precarious position' after MPs force climbdown over Mandelson files release
Sir Keir Starmer is facing growing anger among Labour MPs and renewed speculation about his future after being forced to publish files about his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as the UK's US ambassador.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:24:00 +0000
Sir Keir Starmer is facing growing anger among Labour MPs and renewed speculation about his future after being forced to publish files about his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as the UK's US ambassador.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:24:00 +0000
Beth Rigby: Starmer's future uncertain after toughest day yet
By my reckoning, yesterday will be remembered as perhaps the most difficult of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership yet, with even close allies telling me they are not sure where it will end.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:57:00 +0000
By my reckoning, yesterday will be remembered as perhaps the most difficult of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership yet, with even close allies telling me they are not sure where it will end.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:57:00 +0000
Could a sex and secrets scandal bring down another PM?
Is the Mandelson-Epstein crisis Sir Keir Starmer's Profumo scandal?
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:22:00 +0000
Is the Mandelson-Epstein crisis Sir Keir Starmer's Profumo scandal?
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:22:00 +0000
Murder investigation launched after student dies
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a university student was stabbed in Leicester city centre.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:28:00 +0000
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a university student was stabbed in Leicester city centre.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:28:00 +0000
'We've had a machete in prison': How gangs control airspace over jails
Specialised gangs piloting drones to fly drugs and weapons into prisons are working up and down the country to "beat" the system, the governor of HMP Manchester has told Sky News.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:12:00 +0000
Specialised gangs piloting drones to fly drugs and weapons into prisons are working up and down the country to "beat" the system, the governor of HMP Manchester has told Sky News.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:12:00 +0000
Kate describes cancer journey in personal video message
The Princess of Wales has spoken of how a cancer journey has "moments of fear and exhaustion" in a personal video message to mark World Cancer Day.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:34:00 +0000
The Princess of Wales has spoken of how a cancer journey has "moments of fear and exhaustion" in a personal video message to mark World Cancer Day.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:34:00 +0000
Six Palestine Action activists cleared of aggravated burglary at Israel-linked defence firm
Six Palestine Action activists have been cleared of aggravated burglary over a break-in at an Israeli-linked defence firm's UK site.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Six Palestine Action activists have been cleared of aggravated burglary over a break-in at an Israeli-linked defence firm's UK site.
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Email appears to contradict Andrew's claims about photo with accuser
An email seemingly sent by Ghislaine Maxwell appears to contradict claims by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor that a photograph of him with his sexual abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre is not real.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:37:00 +0000
An email seemingly sent by Ghislaine Maxwell appears to contradict claims by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor that a photograph of him with his sexual abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre is not real.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:37:00 +0000
Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79
Former player and broadcaster John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker has announced.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:40:00 +0000
Former player and broadcaster John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Snooker has announced.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:40:00 +0000
Comedians revealed for new Saturday Night Live UK series
Saturday Night Live has announced the comedians cast for the first UK incarnation of the hit late-night US series.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Saturday Night Live has announced the comedians cast for the first UK incarnation of the hit late-night US series.
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000