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

Hundreds of artefacts stolen from museum in Bristol in 'high-value' raid
More than 600 artefacts have been stolen from a building housing items belonging to a museum in Bristol.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:38:00 +0000
More than 600 artefacts have been stolen from a building housing items belonging to a museum in Bristol.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:38:00 +0000

'They know Britain is a soft country': The visa overstayers living under the radar
Ramesh lives in fear every day. A police siren is enough to alarm him.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:14:00 +0000
Ramesh lives in fear every day. A police siren is enough to alarm him.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:14:00 +0000

'Shambles': Why the government doesn't know how many people are overstaying their visas
The government can't say with accuracy how many visa overstayers there are in Britain - no data has been collated for five-and-a-half years.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:13:00 +0000
The government can't say with accuracy how many visa overstayers there are in Britain - no data has been collated for five-and-a-half years.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:13:00 +0000

Doctors consider whether new offer is enough to call off strike in run-up to Christmas
Doctors in England planning to go on strike in the run-up to Christmas are considering a new offer from the government to end the long-running dispute.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:34:00 +0000
Doctors in England planning to go on strike in the run-up to Christmas are considering a new offer from the government to end the long-running dispute.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:34:00 +0000

Plan to tackle rough sleeping unveiled - but charities say it doesn't go far enough
Homelessness charities have warned that ministers are "falling short of what is desperately needed to end Britain's homelessness crisis".
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:28:00 +0000
Homelessness charities have warned that ministers are "falling short of what is desperately needed to end Britain's homelessness crisis".
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:28:00 +0000

Rare chance to see Mary Queen of Scots' last letter, penned hours before her execution
A letter written by Mary Queen of Scots just hours before her execution is to go on display for the first time in nearly a decade.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:12:00 +0000
A letter written by Mary Queen of Scots just hours before her execution is to go on display for the first time in nearly a decade.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:12:00 +0000

British soldier killed in Ukraine named - as Trump exchanges 'strong words' with Kyiv's allies
Tributes have been paid to a British soldier killed in Ukraine, as the country's allies prepare for talks before a crucial potential meeting with Donald Trump.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:52:00 +0000
Tributes have been paid to a British soldier killed in Ukraine, as the country's allies prepare for talks before a crucial potential meeting with Donald Trump.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:52:00 +0000

Birth stories: Women felt ignored, neglected and dismissed
Feeling ignored, neglected and having feelings and experiences dismissed are the most frequent issues raised by women in nearly 170 birth stories that were shared with and analysed by Sky News.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:47:00 +0000
Feeling ignored, neglected and having feelings and experiences dismissed are the most frequent issues raised by women in nearly 170 birth stories that were shared with and analysed by Sky News.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:47:00 +0000

NHS facing 'worst case scenario' December amid 'super flu' surge
NHS England has warned the health service is facing a "worst case scenario" December with a surge of "super flu".
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:40:00 +0000
NHS England has warned the health service is facing a "worst case scenario" December with a surge of "super flu".
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:40:00 +0000

'She left you feeling better about yourself': Tributes paid to Sophie Kinsella after death at 55
Sophie Kinsella, author of the Shopaholic series of novels, has been hailed as a "graceful" inspiration who left her readers feeling better about themselves, following her death at the age of 55.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:48:00 +0000
Sophie Kinsella, author of the Shopaholic series of novels, has been hailed as a "graceful" inspiration who left her readers feeling better about themselves, following her death at the age of 55.
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:48:00 +0000