Expert comment and analysis on the latest UK news, with headlines from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Sky News projection: Labour on course to be largest party - but short of overall majority
Sky News has considered results from two million council wards and projected these voting figures into a nationwide estimate. They suggest, at the next general election, Labour could be on course to become the largest party but still short of a commons majority.
Fri, 03 May 2024 16:35:00 +0100
Sky News has considered results from two million council wards and projected these voting figures into a nationwide estimate. They suggest, at the next general election, Labour could be on course to become the largest party but still short of a commons majority.
Fri, 03 May 2024 16:35:00 +0100
Starmer says time for Sunak to face nation as Tories hammered in by-election and council races
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has renewed his demand for Rishi Sunak to go to the polls after the prime minister suffered a by-election drubbing and bruising council losses across England.
Fri, 03 May 2024 11:03:00 +0100
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has renewed his demand for Rishi Sunak to go to the polls after the prime minister suffered a by-election drubbing and bruising council losses across England.
Fri, 03 May 2024 11:03:00 +0100
UK plans to ramp up weapons production as Lord Cameron reveals envoy will oversee 'national priority'
The UK will appoint a new envoy to oversee a plan to ramp up the production of weapons and ammunition, which is now a "national priority", the foreign secretary has revealed.
Fri, 03 May 2024 12:57:00 +0100
The UK will appoint a new envoy to oversee a plan to ramp up the production of weapons and ammunition, which is now a "national priority", the foreign secretary has revealed.
Fri, 03 May 2024 12:57:00 +0100
Parents 'broken' at death of 20-year-old cricketer as tributes pour in
The parents of Josh Baker, a cricketer who died at the age of 20, have said they are both "broken" following his shock death.
Fri, 03 May 2024 16:18:00 +0100
The parents of Josh Baker, a cricketer who died at the age of 20, have said they are both "broken" following his shock death.
Fri, 03 May 2024 16:18:00 +0100
Hainault sword attack victim thanks NHS for saving his life
A man who was injured in a sword attack in northeast London has thanked the NHS and his family for saving his life.
Fri, 03 May 2024 18:28:00 +0100
A man who was injured in a sword attack in northeast London has thanked the NHS and his family for saving his life.
Fri, 03 May 2024 18:28:00 +0100
Boy, 15, found guilty of murdering teenager Alfie Lewis
A 15-year-old boy has been found guilty of the murder of teenager Alfie Lewis.
Fri, 03 May 2024 15:42:00 +0100
A 15-year-old boy has been found guilty of the murder of teenager Alfie Lewis.
Fri, 03 May 2024 15:42:00 +0100
Crew member missing at sea during round-the-world cruise
A crew member on a 120-day voyage around the world is missing at sea.
Fri, 03 May 2024 20:30:00 +0100
A crew member on a 120-day voyage around the world is missing at sea.
Fri, 03 May 2024 20:30:00 +0100
Scientists find 'strong evidence' bird flu has passed from mammals to humans for first time
Scientists fear bird flu has spread from mammals to humans for the first time, marking another step in the evolution of the deadly virus.
Fri, 03 May 2024 17:29:00 +0100
Scientists fear bird flu has spread from mammals to humans for the first time, marking another step in the evolution of the deadly virus.
Fri, 03 May 2024 17:29:00 +0100
Bristol hospitals declare 'internal critical incident' - and tell public 'not to attend'
A critical incident was declared at hospitals in the centre of Bristol, with the public told to stay away and two fires found in one of the buildings.
Fri, 03 May 2024 16:04:00 +0100
A critical incident was declared at hospitals in the centre of Bristol, with the public told to stay away and two fires found in one of the buildings.
Fri, 03 May 2024 16:04:00 +0100
Teenagers jailed after boy, 16, stabbed to death at party
A teenager will be jailed for a minimum of 16 years after stabbing a boy to death with a large hunting-style knife at a house party.
Fri, 03 May 2024 06:00:00 +0100
A teenager will be jailed for a minimum of 16 years after stabbing a boy to death with a large hunting-style knife at a house party.
Fri, 03 May 2024 06:00:00 +0100