Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Reeves to face further questions over budget after being accused of broken promises
Rachel Reeves will face further questions this morning after being accused of presiding over a manifesto-busting budget that rose taxes by £26bn.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:07:00 +0000
Rachel Reeves will face further questions this morning after being accused of presiding over a manifesto-busting budget that rose taxes by £26bn.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:07:00 +0000
Labour's credibility may not be recoverable after this
Over and over again, in the run-up to the election and beyond, the prime minister and the chancellor told voters they would not put up taxes on working people - that their manifesto plans for government were fully costed and, with the tax burden at a 70-year high, they were not in the business of raising more taxes.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:05:00 +0000
Over and over again, in the run-up to the election and beyond, the prime minister and the chancellor told voters they would not put up taxes on working people - that their manifesto plans for government were fully costed and, with the tax burden at a 70-year high, they were not in the business of raising more taxes.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:05:00 +0000
This town placed its trust in Labour - and some feel betrayed
Hitchin in Hertfordshire does well in the polls.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:07:00 +0000
Hitchin in Hertfordshire does well in the polls.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:07:00 +0000
Britain's military chiefs hold 'very difficult' meeting
Britain's top military chiefs held a "very difficult" meeting this week over how to fund plans to rebuild the armed forces amid fears of further cuts, defence sources have said.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:19:00 +0000
Britain's top military chiefs held a "very difficult" meeting this week over how to fund plans to rebuild the armed forces amid fears of further cuts, defence sources have said.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:19:00 +0000
Prince William reveals his kids have just discovered classic British sitcom - and 'love it'
Prince William wasn't close to being born when Fawlty Towers first aired - but now even his children have fallen in love with it.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 03:58:00 +0000
Prince William wasn't close to being born when Fawlty Towers first aired - but now even his children have fallen in love with it.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 03:58:00 +0000
Son of British couple detained in Iran criticises UK government
The son of a British couple detained in Iran has said the UK government is not doing enough to secure their release.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:09:00 +0000
The son of a British couple detained in Iran has said the UK government is not doing enough to secure their release.
Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:09:00 +0000
Paul Doyle in tears as he admits driving into fans at Liverpool FC trophy parade
A former Royal Marine wept in court as he admitted driving into crowds at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:05:00 +0000
A former Royal Marine wept in court as he admitted driving into crowds at Liverpool's Premier League victory parade.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:05:00 +0000
'I thought it was terrorists': Liverpool trophy parade victim tells of 'carnage'
A Liverpool fan has told how he thought he was caught up in a terrorist attack when a former Royal Marine drove into crowds at the club's victory parade.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:31:00 +0000
A Liverpool fan has told how he thought he was caught up in a terrorist attack when a former Royal Marine drove into crowds at the club's victory parade.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:31:00 +0000
Man jailed over £1m Rolex and luxury watch fraud
A watch dealer who defrauded 50 victims out of more than £1m has been jailed for just over five years.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0000
A watch dealer who defrauded 50 victims out of more than £1m has been jailed for just over five years.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0000
Health board 'destroyed vital logbooks' linked to disgraced surgeon, inquiry hears
NHS Tayside has destroyed hard copy theatre logbooks linked to disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel despite a "do not destroy" order being in place, a public inquiry has heard.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:20:00 +0000
NHS Tayside has destroyed hard copy theatre logbooks linked to disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel despite a "do not destroy" order being in place, a public inquiry has heard.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:20:00 +0000