Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Out of a job and on benefits: Why Britain isn't working
Winter is closing in on the Bidston Rise housing estate in Birkenhead, but there's one front garden that hasn't given in yet.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Winter is closing in on the Bidston Rise housing estate in Birkenhead, but there's one front garden that hasn't given in yet.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000
Get ready to fight: Armed forces chief issues stark warning as Russian threat grows
There is a growing risk that Russia could attack the UK, and the nation's "sons and daughters" need to be ready to fight, the head of Britain's armed forces has said.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:31:00 +0000
There is a growing risk that Russia could attack the UK, and the nation's "sons and daughters" need to be ready to fight, the head of Britain's armed forces has said.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:31:00 +0000
Unemployment rate jumps again - young worst affected
The UK's unemployment rate has risen further, with official figures showing young people being particularly hard hit by the jump in job cuts under Labour.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:16:00 +0000
The UK's unemployment rate has risen further, with official figures showing young people being particularly hard hit by the jump in job cuts under Labour.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:16:00 +0000
BBC issues statement after Trump files $10bn lawsuit over Panorama edit
Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC, alleging the corporation's Panorama documentary portrayed him in a "false, defamatory, deceptive, disparaging, inflammatory, and malicious" manner.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:50:00 +0000
Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC, alleging the corporation's Panorama documentary portrayed him in a "false, defamatory, deceptive, disparaging, inflammatory, and malicious" manner.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:50:00 +0000
Thousands of speeding fines could be cancelled because of camera issue
Some drivers have been incorrectly fined for speeding due to an issue with variable speed cameras in England, National Highways has said.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:24:00 +0000
Some drivers have been incorrectly fined for speeding due to an issue with variable speed cameras in England, National Highways has said.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:24:00 +0000
'Can I stop my neighbour using Ring doorbell? She's spying on me'
Every week, the Money team answers a reader's financial problem or consumer dispute - you can email yours to moneyblog@sky.uk. Today's is...
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:44:00 +0000
Every week, the Money team answers a reader's financial problem or consumer dispute - you can email yours to moneyblog@sky.uk. Today's is...
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:44:00 +0000
Food safety warning issued over Dubai-style chocolate
Food safety chiefs are sounding the alarm over Dubai-style chocolate and warning that some people should not eat it.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:51:00 +0000
Food safety chiefs are sounding the alarm over Dubai-style chocolate and warning that some people should not eat it.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:51:00 +0000
Thames Water defers payment of controversial £2.5m retention awards
Thames Water has opted not to pay more than £2m in retention awards to more than 20 of its top executives this month amid a political outcry over the payments.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:12:00 +0000
Thames Water has opted not to pay more than £2m in retention awards to more than 20 of its top executives this month amid a political outcry over the payments.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:12:00 +0000
Dentists to be paid more to see urgent patients
New reforms mean dentists in England will be paid more to see patients in need of urgent treatment.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:19:00 +0000
New reforms mean dentists in England will be paid more to see patients in need of urgent treatment.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:19:00 +0000
Another water firm handed enforcement package for sewage failures
Wessex Water has become the latest utility to face a multimillion-pound enforcement package for sewage leaks, the industry regulator has announced.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:17:00 +0000
Wessex Water has become the latest utility to face a multimillion-pound enforcement package for sewage leaks, the industry regulator has announced.
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:17:00 +0000