Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
'Very deep poverty' hits 6.8 million in the UK
The number of people living in "very deep poverty" in the UK is at the highest level in more than 30 years, a charity has warned.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:34:00 +0000
The number of people living in "very deep poverty" in the UK is at the highest level in more than 30 years, a charity has warned.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:34:00 +0000
'I don't understand why he took his own life': A mother's fight for TikTok data
Ellen Roome began campaigning for a change in the law after her 14-year-old son died.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:42:00 +0000
Ellen Roome began campaigning for a change in the law after her 14-year-old son died.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:42:00 +0000
Menopause 'triggers loss of brain matter which could explain women's higher dementia risk'
Women face a significant loss of grey matter in the brain after menopause, which may explain why they are more likely to suffer dementia than men, a new study suggests.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:40:00 +0000
Women face a significant loss of grey matter in the brain after menopause, which may explain why they are more likely to suffer dementia than men, a new study suggests.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:40:00 +0000
'We're throwing the kitchen sink at this': Labour's rivals target major by-election scalp amid Burnham row
Reform UK and the Green Party are eyeing victory in 2026's first parliamentary by-election, as Sir Keir Starmer faces internal revolt over the decision to block Andy Burnham from standing for Labour.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:05:00 +0000
Reform UK and the Green Party are eyeing victory in 2026's first parliamentary by-election, as Sir Keir Starmer faces internal revolt over the decision to block Andy Burnham from standing for Labour.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:05:00 +0000
Man attacked by Nottingham triple killer says: 'Someone's got to take the blame for this person coming out'
"It's like starting life again," says Wayne Birkett, who suffered life-changing injuries in a killing spree which left three people stabbed to death.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:40:00 +0000
"It's like starting life again," says Wayne Birkett, who suffered life-changing injuries in a killing spree which left three people stabbed to death.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:40:00 +0000
Tougher new driver rules aimed at cutting fatal crashes coming to Northern Ireland
Learner drivers in Northern Ireland must wait six months before taking a practical test as part of sweeping new reforms.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:33:00 +0000
Learner drivers in Northern Ireland must wait six months before taking a practical test as part of sweeping new reforms.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:33:00 +0000
Energy price cap facing upwards pressure from US storm
Energy bills for households and businesses are facing upwards pressure from a surge in wholesale natural gas costs, according to market experts.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:50:00 +0000
Energy bills for households and businesses are facing upwards pressure from a surge in wholesale natural gas costs, according to market experts.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:50:00 +0000
'Trailblazing' cancer scheme hailed as a 'glimpse of the future'
AI and robotics are to be used to help detect lung cancer in a "trailblazing" scheme that experts are calling "a glimpse of the future of cancer detection".
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:14:00 +0000
AI and robotics are to be used to help detect lung cancer in a "trailblazing" scheme that experts are calling "a glimpse of the future of cancer detection".
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:14:00 +0000
Farage says the right is uniting. The reality is very different
Nigel Farage began his second news conference of the day alongside Suella Braverman by declaring: "The centre right is finally uniting." Really?
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:55:00 +0000
Nigel Farage began his second news conference of the day alongside Suella Braverman by declaring: "The centre right is finally uniting." Really?
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:55:00 +0000
'We can't sell our house - and it's our neighbour's fault'
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...
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:03:00 +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...
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:03:00 +0000