Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Heathrow's £33bn third runway plan chosen by government
Heathrow's £33bn plan for a third runway has been chosen as the plan to expand the airport, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has announced.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:41:00 +0000
Heathrow's £33bn plan for a third runway has been chosen as the plan to expand the airport, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has announced.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:41:00 +0000
Graham Linehan cleared of harassment but guilty of criminal damage to trans activist's phone
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has been cleared of harassment against a trans activist but guilty of criminal damage to their phone.
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000
Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has been cleared of harassment against a trans activist but guilty of criminal damage to their phone.
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000
Reeves issues 'pick 'n' mix' warning ahead of looming budget
A defiant Rachel Reeves has urged Labour MPs to unite behind this week's budget - but appeared to admit they might not like all of her policies.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:28:00 +0000
A defiant Rachel Reeves has urged Labour MPs to unite behind this week's budget - but appeared to admit they might not like all of her policies.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:28:00 +0000
Pasty tax 2.0: Are we set for yet another astoundingly complex budget?
This is going to be a big budget - not to mention a complex budget.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:34:00 +0000
This is going to be a big budget - not to mention a complex budget.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:34:00 +0000
'One in four' GPs using AI at work despite vast majority having no training
One in four GPs are now using artificial intelligence (AI) in their work, despite almost none having formal training or guidance from their employers, new research has found.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:33:00 +0000
One in four GPs are now using artificial intelligence (AI) in their work, despite almost none having formal training or guidance from their employers, new research has found.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:33:00 +0000
Large fire breaks out in west London warehouse
Around 150 firefighters have responded to a large blaze at a warehouse in west London.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:25:00 +0000
Around 150 firefighters have responded to a large blaze at a warehouse in west London.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:25:00 +0000
Scotland to roll out 'simple' genetic test to help prevent deafness in babies
A "simple" genetic test for newborns that will help to prevent deafness caused by a common antibiotic is to be rolled out across Scotland.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:06:00 +0000
A "simple" genetic test for newborns that will help to prevent deafness caused by a common antibiotic is to be rolled out across Scotland.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:06:00 +0000
Luxury cars removed from Motability scheme
Luxury cars will no longer be available for Motability recipients, it has been announced, with the government saying more money will also go to British manufacturers under changes.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:22:00 +0000
Luxury cars will no longer be available for Motability recipients, it has been announced, with the government saying more money will also go to British manufacturers under changes.
Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:22:00 +0000
Milkshakes and lattes to be hit with sugar tax, Wes Streeting announces
Milkshakes and lattes will be hit with a sugar tax for the first time in a bid to tackle obesity, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:10:00 +0000
Milkshakes and lattes will be hit with a sugar tax for the first time in a bid to tackle obesity, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:10:00 +0000
Most Black Friday offers are not as good as you think, survey shows
Most Black Friday deals at some of the country's biggest retailers are cheaper or the same price at other times of year, according to a Which? study.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:15:00 +0000
Most Black Friday deals at some of the country's biggest retailers are cheaper or the same price at other times of year, according to a Which? study.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:15:00 +0000