Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
'I waited for my baby's cry, but it never came': Grieving parents demand nationwide guidance after failings
"When Finn was born, I turned to Ruth and said, just wait. He'll cry, he'll cry… But he never did," says Martin, wiping tears from his eyes.
Thu, 02 May 2024 04:00:00 +0100
"When Finn was born, I turned to Ruth and said, just wait. He'll cry, he'll cry… But he never did," says Martin, wiping tears from his eyes.
Thu, 02 May 2024 04:00:00 +0100
UK 'increasingly vulnerable' to threat of missile and drone attacks after decades of cuts
The UK is increasingly vulnerable to the threat of missiles and drones after decades of cost-saving cuts eroded its once world-class air defences, military sources and Cold War veterans have warned.
Thu, 02 May 2024 04:30:00 +0100
The UK is increasingly vulnerable to the threat of missiles and drones after decades of cost-saving cuts eroded its once world-class air defences, military sources and Cold War veterans have warned.
Thu, 02 May 2024 04:30:00 +0100
Man charged with murder after boy, 14, killed in sword rampage
A man has been charged with murder after 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin was killed and four people were injured near a London Tube station.
Wed, 01 May 2024 13:07:00 +0100
A man has been charged with murder after 14-year-old Daniel Anjorin was killed and four people were injured near a London Tube station.
Wed, 01 May 2024 13:07:00 +0100
Thunderstorm warnings in force with 'heavy bursts of rain' to hit
The Met Office has issued warnings for rain and thunderstorms - with the alerts in place until Thursday morning.
Wed, 01 May 2024 05:05:00 +0100
The Met Office has issued warnings for rain and thunderstorms - with the alerts in place until Thursday morning.
Wed, 01 May 2024 05:05:00 +0100
Olivia Rodrigo's gigs cancelled as crisis-hit arena faces another setback
The new Co-op Live in Manchester has been hit by further problems before it's even fully opened – with tonight's gig cancelled and two events this weekend postponed.
Wed, 01 May 2024 19:10:00 +0100
The new Co-op Live in Manchester has been hit by further problems before it's even fully opened – with tonight's gig cancelled and two events this weekend postponed.
Wed, 01 May 2024 19:10:00 +0100
John Swinney expected to declare bid to become new SNP leader
John Swinney is expected to declare his bid to become the new leader of the SNP later today, Sky News understands.
Thu, 02 May 2024 02:01:00 +0100
John Swinney is expected to declare his bid to become the new leader of the SNP later today, Sky News understands.
Thu, 02 May 2024 02:01:00 +0100
Attempted murder arrest after three injured in 'broken bottle' incident which locked down school
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for attempted murder after three people were injured at a school in Sheffield.
Wed, 01 May 2024 06:20:00 +0100
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested for attempted murder after three people were injured at a school in Sheffield.
Wed, 01 May 2024 06:20:00 +0100
Polls to open for voters in England and Wales
Polls are to open for the local elections across the country, with the added extra of a by-election on the same day.
Thu, 02 May 2024 00:30:00 +0100
Polls are to open for the local elections across the country, with the added extra of a by-election on the same day.
Thu, 02 May 2024 00:30:00 +0100
'Animal-centred internet' may be possible, scientists suggest
An "animal-centred internet" - which could allow pets to interact with each other as well as humans - may be possible, scientists have suggested.
Thu, 02 May 2024 02:46:00 +0100
An "animal-centred internet" - which could allow pets to interact with each other as well as humans - may be possible, scientists have suggested.
Thu, 02 May 2024 02:46:00 +0100
Scottish government survives vote of no confidence
The Scottish government has survived a vote of no confidence at Holyrood.
Wed, 01 May 2024 15:00:00 +0100
The Scottish government has survived a vote of no confidence at Holyrood.
Wed, 01 May 2024 15:00:00 +0100