Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Sunak pledges to remove benefits for people not taking jobs after 12 months
People who are fit to work but do not accept job offers will have their benefits taken away after 12 months, the prime minister has pledged.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:51:00 +0100
People who are fit to work but do not accept job offers will have their benefits taken away after 12 months, the prime minister has pledged.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:51:00 +0100
Met Police apologises for using phrase 'openly Jewish' as campaigner accuses force of 'victim-blaming'
The Metropolitan Police has apologised after an officer prevented an antisemitism campaigner from crossing a road near a pro-Palestinian march because they were "openly Jewish".
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:25:00 +0100
The Metropolitan Police has apologised after an officer prevented an antisemitism campaigner from crossing a road near a pro-Palestinian march because they were "openly Jewish".
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:25:00 +0100
Labour blames 'shoplifters' charter' for surge in retail crime
A "shoplifters' charter" has seen thefts rise significantly - to about one offence every minute - but police are charging fewer people, according to Labour.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:27:00 +0100
A "shoplifters' charter" has seen thefts rise significantly - to about one offence every minute - but police are charging fewer people, according to Labour.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:27:00 +0100
Police investigate Joey Barton tweets as ex-footballer hits out at 'attempt to intimidate' him
Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has hit out at "an attempt to intimidate" him and his family after officers contacted him about comments he posted on social media.
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0100
Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has hit out at "an attempt to intimidate" him and his family after officers contacted him about comments he posted on social media.
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0100
Stout attracts unlikely new legion of fans as sales soar
A pint of deep, dark stout with a creamy top may be thought of as an acquired taste but it seems the silky-smooth beer is attracting a legion of unlikely new fans.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:23:00 +0100
A pint of deep, dark stout with a creamy top may be thought of as an acquired taste but it seems the silky-smooth beer is attracting a legion of unlikely new fans.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:23:00 +0100
London Marathon: Four mistakes to avoid as the big day looms
It's crunch time now for those who have been training for this year's London Marathon.
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 01:01:00 +0100
It's crunch time now for those who have been training for this year's London Marathon.
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 01:01:00 +0100
Tories warned Menzies misuse of funds claims 'constituted fraud' but whistleblower told there was no 'duty' to report it
The Conservatives were warned ex-Tory MP Mark Menzies's alleged misuse of party funds may have constituted fraud but the whistleblower was told there was no duty to report it
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:56:00 +0100
The Conservatives were warned ex-Tory MP Mark Menzies's alleged misuse of party funds may have constituted fraud but the whistleblower was told there was no duty to report it
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:56:00 +0100
SWAT team shot man in face after UK gamer faked hostage situation
A British video gamer who faked a hostage situation leading to another man suffering life-changing injuries after armed units were tricked into shooting him has been sentenced in the first case of its kind in the UK.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:58:00 +0100
A British video gamer who faked a hostage situation leading to another man suffering life-changing injuries after armed units were tricked into shooting him has been sentenced in the first case of its kind in the UK.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:58:00 +0100
Bloody Sunday: No perjury charges for former soldiers or alleged IRA member
Fifteen former soldiers and an alleged IRA member investigated for perjury during the Bloody Sunday Inquiry will not face charges.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:55:00 +0100
Fifteen former soldiers and an alleged IRA member investigated for perjury during the Bloody Sunday Inquiry will not face charges.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:55:00 +0100
Sturgeon admits to 'incredibly difficult time' after husband charged over embezzlement probe
Nicola Sturgeon has described her personal situation as "incredibly difficult" after her husband was charged in connection with the embezzlement of SNP funds.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:28:00 +0100
Nicola Sturgeon has described her personal situation as "incredibly difficult" after her husband was charged in connection with the embezzlement of SNP funds.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:28:00 +0100