Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
'Deeply uncomfortable' fiscal position facing UK ahead of crucial budget
The UK is in a "deeply uncomfortable" fiscal position ahead of next month's budget, experts have warned, after government borrowing costs soared to a near 30-year high amid growing pressure on global bond yields.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:14:00 +0100
The UK is in a "deeply uncomfortable" fiscal position ahead of next month's budget, experts have warned, after government borrowing costs soared to a near 30-year high amid growing pressure on global bond yields.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:14:00 +0100
Murder trial of four people charged over death of newborn baby girl set for next year
Four people accused of murdering a newborn baby girl who was repeatedly stabbed will go on trial next year.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0100
Four people accused of murdering a newborn baby girl who was repeatedly stabbed will go on trial next year.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0100
Schoolboy who stabbed teacher in the head sentenced
A schoolboy who stabbed a teacher in the head has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in youth detention.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:24:00 +0100
A schoolboy who stabbed a teacher in the head has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in youth detention.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:24:00 +0100
Schools to shut early 'to ensure pupils' safety' ahead of funeral for A66 crash victim
Several schools will close early on Friday "to ensure pupils' safety" as the first funeral for one of five young men killed in the A66 wrong-way crash is set to take place.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:37:00 +0100
Several schools will close early on Friday "to ensure pupils' safety" as the first funeral for one of five young men killed in the A66 wrong-way crash is set to take place.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:37:00 +0100
'Hitchhiking' mosquitoes that can transmit dengue and Zika virus found breeding in UK
An invasive mosquito species known to transmit diseases such as the dengue and Zika viruses has been found to be breeding in the UK for the first time.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0100
An invasive mosquito species known to transmit diseases such as the dengue and Zika viruses has been found to be breeding in the UK for the first time.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0100
Current El Nino extreme weather phenomenon will be 'exceptional', say forecasters
Forecasters have warned it is almost certain that this year's El Nino will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months and last until February next year.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0100
Forecasters have warned it is almost certain that this year's El Nino will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months and last until February next year.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:17:00 +0100
Fraudsters jailed after buying supercars and yacht in £70m tree-planting scam
Three directors of a tree-planting company have been jailed after running a £70m investment scam that duped thousands of people, including many pensioners, out of their savings.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:48:00 +0100
Three directors of a tree-planting company have been jailed after running a £70m investment scam that duped thousands of people, including many pensioners, out of their savings.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:48:00 +0100
Theatre team responds amid row between Maureen Lipman and actor who quit
The creative team behind a suicide prevention play has said the show is about "a cause bigger than any one of us", after an actor quit the show over the casting of Dame Maureen Lipman and their differing political views.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:05:00 +0100
The creative team behind a suicide prevention play has said the show is about "a cause bigger than any one of us", after an actor quit the show over the casting of Dame Maureen Lipman and their differing political views.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:05:00 +0100
Woman who died in crash following police pursuit named
A woman who was fatally injured in a crash following a police pursuit has been named by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0100
A woman who was fatally injured in a crash following a police pursuit has been named by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:20:00 +0100
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