Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Details of King's Christmas message revealed - as he chooses to deliver it away from palace
A photograph has been released by Buckingham Palace showing the King delivering his Christmas message again outside of traditional palace walls.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000
A photograph has been released by Buckingham Palace showing the King delivering his Christmas message again outside of traditional palace walls.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:00:00 +0000
PM makes cost-of-living promise in Christmas message
The prime minister has acknowledged Britons' cost-of-living struggles in his Christmas message - and vowed that helping with the issue is his "priority".
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:56:00 +0000
The prime minister has acknowledged Britons' cost-of-living struggles in his Christmas message - and vowed that helping with the issue is his "priority".
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:56:00 +0000
Will it be a white Christmas? Here's what to expect
Many in the UK will wake up to a frosty morning on Christmas Day - but don't hold out hope for snow, forecasters have said.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:53:00 +0000
Many in the UK will wake up to a frosty morning on Christmas Day - but don't hold out hope for snow, forecasters have said.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:53:00 +0000
Comedian Russell Brand charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand has been charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault, police have said.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:37:00 +0000
Russell Brand has been charged with further counts of rape and sexual assault, police have said.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:37:00 +0000
Islamic State supporters guilty of planning 'most deadly' gun attack on Jewish targets
Two Islamic State extremists have been found guilty of plotting a deadly gun attack on Manchester's Jewish community.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:05:00 +0000
Two Islamic State extremists have been found guilty of plotting a deadly gun attack on Manchester's Jewish community.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:05:00 +0000
Farmers celebrate Starmer's Christmas U-turn on inheritance tax
In a massive Christmas U-turn by Sir Keir Starmer, the government has announced a huge climbdown on inheritance tax on farmers.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:50:00 +0000
In a massive Christmas U-turn by Sir Keir Starmer, the government has announced a huge climbdown on inheritance tax on farmers.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:50:00 +0000
Man in court accused of drugging and repeatedly raping ex-wife
A man has appeared in court charged with drugging and raping his ex-wife over a 13-year period.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:12:00 +0000
A man has appeared in court charged with drugging and raping his ex-wife over a 13-year period.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:12:00 +0000
Greta Thunberg arrested at protest supporting Palestine Action hunger strikers
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been arrested in central London at a demonstration in support of Palestine Action hunger strikers.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:34:00 +0000
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been arrested in central London at a demonstration in support of Palestine Action hunger strikers.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:34:00 +0000
Cricket bosses investigate video appearing to show England player drunk during Ashes tour
Cricket bosses are investigating a video appearing to show Ben Duckett drunk and slurring his words during the Ashes tour.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:36:00 +0000
Cricket bosses are investigating a video appearing to show Ben Duckett drunk and slurring his words during the Ashes tour.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:36:00 +0000
High street banking giants vie for £2.5bn wealth manager Evelyn
Two of Britain’s biggest high street banks are embroiled in a £2.5bn takeover battle for Evelyn Partners, the wealth management group.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:03:00 +0000
Two of Britain’s biggest high street banks are embroiled in a £2.5bn takeover battle for Evelyn Partners, the wealth management group.
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:03:00 +0000