Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
UK snow warnings upgraded
Forecasters have upgraded snow weather warnings from yellow to amber in some parts of the UK.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:13:00 +0000
Forecasters have upgraded snow weather warnings from yellow to amber in some parts of the UK.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:13:00 +0000
Landmark chickenpox vaccine rollout begins
A chickenpox vaccine is being rolled out on the NHS for the first time.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:22:00 +0000
A chickenpox vaccine is being rolled out on the NHS for the first time.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:22:00 +0000
Workers being 'hammered' while pensioners benefit, says analysis
Rachel Reeves is "quietly hammering" workers with stealth taxes as a result of her budget last year, a think tank has said.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 22:29:00 +0000
Rachel Reeves is "quietly hammering" workers with stealth taxes as a result of her budget last year, a think tank has said.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 22:29:00 +0000
'I was exposed to hardcore porn at school - it was so disturbing'
Children aged five and under are being exposed to pornography online, leading to addiction, Sky News has learned.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:05:00 +0000
Children aged five and under are being exposed to pornography online, leading to addiction, Sky News has learned.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:05:00 +0000
'Miracles do happen': UK's largest Christian monument being built
"Miracles do happen," Juliet tells me as we stand huddled against the cold on the edge of a boggy, windswept field in Warwickshire.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:35:00 +0000
"Miracles do happen," Juliet tells me as we stand huddled against the cold on the edge of a boggy, windswept field in Warwickshire.
Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:35:00 +0000
It's bad news for PM's 'smash the gangs' promise - but it could have been even worse
The government's woken up to quite the new year hangover with the publication of 2025's small boat data - which reveals the number of migrants crossing the Channel increased by more than 4,500 people compared to 2024.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 20:24:00 +0000
The government's woken up to quite the new year hangover with the publication of 2025's small boat data - which reveals the number of migrants crossing the Channel increased by more than 4,500 people compared to 2024.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 20:24:00 +0000
Double murderer awarded £7,500 compensation over human rights breaches
A double murderer has been awarded £7,500 compensation by the High Court over breaches of his human rights.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:53:00 +0000
A double murderer has been awarded £7,500 compensation by the High Court over breaches of his human rights.
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:53:00 +0000
Police officer pays tribute to his wife and two children who died in house fire
A police officer who lost his wife and two children in a house fire on Boxing Day has paid tribute to his family as "three of the greatest humans to ever grace our presence".
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:29:00 +0000
A police officer who lost his wife and two children in a house fire on Boxing Day has paid tribute to his family as "three of the greatest humans to ever grace our presence".
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:29:00 +0000
Man charged on suspicion of trespassing on grounds of William and Kate's London residence
A man has been charged with twice gaining access to the grounds of Kensington Palace.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:33:00 +0000
A man has been charged with twice gaining access to the grounds of Kensington Palace.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:33:00 +0000
Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban: West Midlands Police 'knew of antisemitism warning from Jewish groups'
West Midlands Police told a safety planning meeting that Jewish groups warned excluding Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match "could be perceived as antisemitic" - weeks before telling MPs the Jewish community backed the ban, according to documents obtained by Sky News.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:38:00 +0000
West Midlands Police told a safety planning meeting that Jewish groups warned excluding Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match "could be perceived as antisemitic" - weeks before telling MPs the Jewish community backed the ban, according to documents obtained by Sky News.
Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:38:00 +0000