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

Police name 55-year-old man shot dead in London
A man shot dead in northwest London has been named as 55-year-old Simon Whyte.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:51:00 +0000
A man shot dead in northwest London has been named as 55-year-old Simon Whyte.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:51:00 +0000

Supermarkets and chains face backlash for using 'dangerous' tech to catch shoplifters
The Christmas period is upon us, and goods are flying off the shelves, but for some reason, the tills are not ringing as loudly as they should be.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
The Christmas period is upon us, and goods are flying off the shelves, but for some reason, the tills are not ringing as loudly as they should be.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000

Fears Palestine Action hunger striker will die in prison after 43 days without food
The family of a Palestine Action prisoner on day 43 of a hunger strike says she could die in prison if the UK government does not intervene.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:10:00 +0000
The family of a Palestine Action prisoner on day 43 of a hunger strike says she could die in prison if the UK government does not intervene.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:10:00 +0000

Son of British woman detained in Iran with partner reveals 'dire' conditions of jail
The son of a British woman detained alongside her husband in Iran has urged the UK government to do more to help them escape the "dire" conditions they are being held in.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:24:00 +0000
The son of a British woman detained alongside her husband in Iran has urged the UK government to do more to help them escape the "dire" conditions they are being held in.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:24:00 +0000

Starmer will 'absolutely' still be PM next Christmas, insists Labour chair
The chair of the Labour Party has insisted that Sir Keir Starmer will "absolutely" still be prime minister next Christmas, despite the party's dire position in the polls.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:43:00 +0000
The chair of the Labour Party has insisted that Sir Keir Starmer will "absolutely" still be prime minister next Christmas, despite the party's dire position in the polls.
Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:43:00 +0000

The links between Epstein and the UK revealed in new files
Jeffrey Epstein led two different lives - sex offender and celebrity networker - and he did that in the UK as well as the US.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:14:00 +0000
Jeffrey Epstein led two different lives - sex offender and celebrity networker - and he did that in the UK as well as the US.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:14:00 +0000

England beaten by Australia in historic Ashes defeat
England have lost the third Test in an historic Ashes defeat against Australia, who claim victory after just 11 days of cricket.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:26:00 +0000
England have lost the third Test in an historic Ashes defeat against Australia, who claim victory after just 11 days of cricket.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:26:00 +0000

The winter solstice is here - and this is what you need to know
Fed up with it getting dark at 4pm? Well after today, the days will start to get a little longer.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:25:00 +0000
Fed up with it getting dark at 4pm? Well after today, the days will start to get a little longer.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:25:00 +0000

William and George help prepare Christmas lunch for the homeless
Prince William has taken Prince George to a homelessness project for the first time, with father and son helping to prepare its annual Christmas lunch.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:24:00 +0000
Prince William has taken Prince George to a homelessness project for the first time, with father and son helping to prepare its annual Christmas lunch.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:24:00 +0000

£20,000 reward announced over fatal shooting of father
Police have announced a £20,000 reward in the hunt for the killers of a man in north London in March.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:53:00 +0000
Police have announced a £20,000 reward in the hunt for the killers of a man in north London in March.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:53:00 +0000