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

EU still suffering 'wounds of Brexit', bloc's foreign affairs chief tells Sky News
Britain should have access to the EU's rearmament fund before the end of the year but "wounds of Brexit" mean some member states want it to be limited, the bloc's foreign affairs chief has said.
Mon, 19 May 2025 18:28:00 +0100
Britain should have access to the EU's rearmament fund before the end of the year but "wounds of Brexit" mean some member states want it to be limited, the bloc's foreign affairs chief has said.
Mon, 19 May 2025 18:28:00 +0100

eGates and pet passports: What is in the UK-EU Brexit reset trade deal?
The UK and the EU have agreed a new trade deal - five years after Brexit kicked in.
Mon, 19 May 2025 11:23:00 +0100
The UK and the EU have agreed a new trade deal - five years after Brexit kicked in.
Mon, 19 May 2025 11:23:00 +0100

UK-EU deal tips Britain down path towards Swiss-style arrangement
There's a trick to announcing trade agreements like the one unveiled by the prime minister on Monday: pluck out a big-sounding number and release it to the public with zero context in an effort to make this sound very impressive indeed.
Mon, 19 May 2025 18:24:00 +0100
There's a trick to announcing trade agreements like the one unveiled by the prime minister on Monday: pluck out a big-sounding number and release it to the public with zero context in an effort to make this sound very impressive indeed.
Mon, 19 May 2025 18:24:00 +0100

Man killed in Bicester fire went to help firefighters, family say
A man who was killed in a fire at a former RAF base was trying to help firefighters tackle the blaze, his family said.
Tue, 20 May 2025 00:16:00 +0100
A man who was killed in a fire at a former RAF base was trying to help firefighters tackle the blaze, his family said.
Tue, 20 May 2025 00:16:00 +0100

Gary Lineker releases statement as BBC departure confirmed
Gary Lineker has confirmed he is leaving the BBC after this season's Match Of The Day and will no longer present its World Cup coverage.
Mon, 19 May 2025 06:13:00 +0100
Gary Lineker has confirmed he is leaving the BBC after this season's Match Of The Day and will no longer present its World Cup coverage.
Mon, 19 May 2025 06:13:00 +0100

How longer term weather forecasts could become more accurate - thanks to the cloud
The Met Office has transferred to a new off-site supercomputer - which could make 14-day forecasts as accurate as seven-day equivalents.
Tue, 20 May 2025 01:34:00 +0100
The Met Office has transferred to a new off-site supercomputer - which could make 14-day forecasts as accurate as seven-day equivalents.
Tue, 20 May 2025 01:34:00 +0100

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after teenager dies in Bury
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager died in what police have called a "targeted attack" in Bury.
Tue, 20 May 2025 03:12:00 +0100
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager died in what police have called a "targeted attack" in Bury.
Tue, 20 May 2025 03:12:00 +0100

Teachers of Southport stabbing victim plan charity skydive to 'celebrate her incredible spirit'
The teachers of one of the Southport stabbing victims plan to "celebrate her incredible spirit" by jumping out of a plane at 15,000ft in a charity skydive.
Mon, 19 May 2025 10:54:00 +0100
The teachers of one of the Southport stabbing victims plan to "celebrate her incredible spirit" by jumping out of a plane at 15,000ft in a charity skydive.
Mon, 19 May 2025 10:54:00 +0100

Third man arrested over fires at properties linked to Starmer
A third man has been arrested in connection with fires at two properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Mon, 19 May 2025 16:02:00 +0100
A third man has been arrested in connection with fires at two properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Mon, 19 May 2025 16:02:00 +0100

Beckham meets King and Queen at Chelsea Flower Show
David Beckham has met the King and Queen at the Chelsea Flower Show, ahead of the launch of a new charity campaign to get more young people into horticulture.
Mon, 19 May 2025 12:01:00 +0100
David Beckham has met the King and Queen at the Chelsea Flower Show, ahead of the launch of a new charity campaign to get more young people into horticulture.
Mon, 19 May 2025 12:01:00 +0100