Historic win for SNP but change and challenges ahead at Holyrood
Sat, 09 May 2026 07:41:40 GMT
John Swinney will return as first minister after a fifth Scottish election victory for the SNP.
Reform UK will never take voters for granted, Zia Yusuf says
Sat, 09 May 2026 09:13:26 GMT
A Reform UK spokesman says the party will "welcome scrutiny", following its sweeping election gains.
Analysis: Many Labour MPs are blaming Starmer himself for elections body blow
Fri, 08 May 2026 20:54:06 GMT
Sir Keir Starmer is facing what looks like a coordinated attempt to get him to set a timetable for his departure.
No leadership pressure on Badenoch despite Tory losses
Fri, 08 May 2026 22:26:48 GMT
The Tories had a grim night at the polls, losing seats to both Reform and the Liberal Democrats.
Polanski says two-party politics 'dead' after election gains for Greens
Fri, 08 May 2026 19:05:16 GMT
The Greens secured their first-ever elected mayors and took control of councils, including Norwich.
Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade
Sat, 09 May 2026 11:07:22 GMT
The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.
More than 200,000 migrants have crossed Channel in small boats since 2018
Sat, 09 May 2026 08:43:43 GMT
More than 6,000 people crossed the Channel so far this year, 36% below the total for the same time last year
Anger and resignation in Tenerife as hantavirus ship approaches
Sat, 09 May 2026 00:15:58 GMT
Some on the Spanish island worry the imminent arrival of the MV Hondius could pose a health risk.
Police charge two men over filming antisemitic TikToks in London
Sat, 09 May 2026 11:01:13 GMT
Adam Bedoui, 20, and Abdelkader Amir Bousloub, 21, are due to appear at magistrates' court on Saturday.
The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
Fri, 08 May 2026 23:30:12 GMT
Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.
