Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Boy charged with murdering nine-year-old girl - as victim named
A teenage boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of a nine-year-old girl.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:17:00 +0000
A teenage boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of a nine-year-old girl.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:17:00 +0000
Duke of Marlborough charged with strangulation offences
The Duke of Marlborough, known as Jamie Blandford, has been charged with intentional strangulation.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
The Duke of Marlborough, known as Jamie Blandford, has been charged with intentional strangulation.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0000
Paddy Power Betfair to pay £2m for failing to protect gamblers
Paddy Power Betfair is to pay £2m for acting too slowly on concerning customer behaviours, including one player who staked £86,000 over 16 days and another who placed 300 bets in eight hours.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:20:00 +0000
Paddy Power Betfair is to pay £2m for acting too slowly on concerning customer behaviours, including one player who staked £86,000 over 16 days and another who placed 300 bets in eight hours.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:20:00 +0000
The big-name chocolate brands that can no longer be classed as chocolate - and why
Britain loves chocolate.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:43:00 +0000
Britain loves chocolate.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:43:00 +0000
Starmer critic elected leader of the UK's biggest union
Andrea Egan, a vocal critic of Sir Keir Starmer, has been elected as the next general secretary of Unison, the UK's biggest trade union, in a fresh blow for No 10.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:08:00 +0000
Andrea Egan, a vocal critic of Sir Keir Starmer, has been elected as the next general secretary of Unison, the UK's biggest trade union, in a fresh blow for No 10.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:08:00 +0000
'Evil Jesus' who plotted to kill prosecutor detained at secure mental health facility indefinitely
A man who identified as "evil Jesus" and plotted on the dark web to kill a prosecutor has been ordered to remain at a secure mental health facility indefinitely.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:51:00 +0000
A man who identified as "evil Jesus" and plotted on the dark web to kill a prosecutor has been ordered to remain at a secure mental health facility indefinitely.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:51:00 +0000
'Irresponsible' weight loss drug adverts banned by watchdog
Social media adverts for weight loss drugs have been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority, which has condemned some of the tactics used by firms as "irresponsible".
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:58:00 +0000
Social media adverts for weight loss drugs have been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority, which has condemned some of the tactics used by firms as "irresponsible".
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:58:00 +0000
Christmas cheer for Britain's biggest chemical plant, but there are two distinct problems
You've doubtless heard of the National Grid, the network of pylons and electricity infrastructure ensuring the country is supplied with power. You're probably aware that there is a similar national network of gas pipelines sending methane into millions of our boilers.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:30:00 +0000
You've doubtless heard of the National Grid, the network of pylons and electricity infrastructure ensuring the country is supplied with power. You're probably aware that there is a similar national network of gas pipelines sending methane into millions of our boilers.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:30:00 +0000
The UK is getting sunnier - and scientists aren't sure why
The UK has already recorded its sunniest year ever, with two weeks of 2025 still to go.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:28:00 +0000
The UK has already recorded its sunniest year ever, with two weeks of 2025 still to go.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:28:00 +0000
FIFA announces cheaper World Cup tickets
FIFA has announced "more affordable" tickets for all 104 matches at next year's World Cup after an outcry over pricing.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:14:00 +0000
FIFA has announced "more affordable" tickets for all 104 matches at next year's World Cup after an outcry over pricing.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:14:00 +0000