2026 elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions Keir Starmer’s party has lost out to Reform and the Greens, with no respite in Scotland, Wales or England The Guardian - UK · May 11
Scotland’s Six Nations slump raises questions for new era under Sione Fukofuka The Scots could collect the wooden spoon a year after their historic World Cup run. Why has progress stalled so dramatically? The Guardian - UK · May 11
Wales has been hit by a political earthquake – and the UK government is in a very tricky position If Starmer’s Labour refuses to concede more powers to Plaid Cymru, the triumphant independence party, it will only accelerate its own decline, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward The Guardian - UK · May 11
Plaid Cymru leader plans minority Welsh government built on cooperation Rhun ap Iorwerth says he hopes to work with other parties and press the UK government for extra powers The Guardian - UK · May 10
The Guardian view on the Welsh and Scottish elections: Plaid’s triumph heralds a new era in devolved politics Editorial: Progressive nationalist parties now hold power in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. That will be a challenge for the United Kingdom’s overcentralised state The Guardian - UK · May 10
Renters’ Rights Act could worsen court delays without proper funding Letter: Investment in the courts and legal aid will be vital to deal with the expected increase in contested repossession cases, says Mark Evans of the Law Society of England and Wales The Guardian - UK · May 10
Peggy George obituary Other lives: History teacher who served on various educational bodies in Wales The Guardian - UK · May 10
Plaid Cymru leader says he hopes to be made first minister as early as Tuesday Rhun ap Iowerth says he hopes his party’s programme for government will get backing from across the Senedd The Guardian - UK · May 10
Labour MP says she will trigger leadership contest by Monday if cabinet does not launch challenge – as it happened Catherine West says she will try to get the necessary signatures herself to trigger a leadership contest The Guardian - UK · May 9
Why Welsh voters turned their backs on the Labour party after 100 years Disregard from UK Labour and struggling public services are just some of reasons behind ‘astonishing’ collapse The Guardian - UK · May 9
Swinney keen to work with fellow nationalist devolved leaders in UK SNP leader wants to ensure voices of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland ‘are heard loud and clear’ The Guardian - UK · May 9
Marlie Packer terrorises Italy to keep England’s Six Nations defence on track Marlie Packer scored four tries as England cruised to a 61-33 victory in Italy to set up a possible Six Nations decider against France The Guardian - UK · May 9
Rare Cow Breeds That Farmers Are Trying to Protect For centuries, cows have played an important role in human life. They have helped farmers with milk, farming work, manure, and even transportation in some regions. Over time, different countries developed their own native cow breeds based on local weather, food availability, and farming needs. These breeds slowly adapted to… Times Pets · May 8
This affordable UK village is a sought-after staycation spot this summer Swerving flight delays and airport chaos, Dominique Afacan discovers the North Wales hotspot beloved by those in the know The Independent UK · May 8
Evening Standard · May 8 May 2026 elections: Results in maps and charts Real-time updates on the contests for the Scottish Parliament, Senedd in Wales and local councils in England.
The Independent UK · May 8 Local elections results in full: Live map for every seat across England, Wales and Scotland Live election results for England, Scotland and Wales in one place
Evening Standard · May 7 Votes being counted in crucial elections for Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership Polling guru Lord Robert Hayward has suggested Labour could lose some 1,850 councillors in England.
The Guardian - UK · May 7 Labour suffers historic defeat in Wales as Reform surges in English council elections and Greens make gains – as it happened Welsh Labour leader and first minister Eluned Morgan loses seat with party pushed into third place behind Plaid Cymru and Reform
The Guardian - UK · May 7 Polls close in elections across England, Scotland and Wales Results of elections for councils in England, the Senedd in Wales and the Scottish parliament could transform Great Britain’s political landscape
Evening Standard · May 7 George, Charlotte and Louis’ sweet name for baby kangaroo revealed The Wales siblings named the joey, which lives at Australia Zoo in Queensland.
The Independent UK · May 7 Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis bestow charming Welsh name on baby kangaroo at Australia Zoo Robert Irwin, the son of the late Steve Irwin, has shared the name for the first time
The Times of India · May 7 Parents in South Wales urged to reinforce handwash hygiene after hepatitis A outbreak In light of a hepatitis A outbreak in Barry, Welsh health officials are calling on parents to emphasize the importance of hand hygiene. With three households reporting cases of the illness, there are rising fears of further spread in the community. To combat this, vaccinations are being provided for individuals…
The Guardian - UK · May 7 Whoever wins today’s elections, democracy is the loser under first past the post This outdated system is destroying trust in politics. It’s time for Labour to follow Wales and Scotland’s example and introduce PR in the UK, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
The Guardian - UK · May 7 Parents in Wales urged to ‘be vigilant’ about hand-washing amid hepatitis A outbreak At least three households in Barry, south Wales, identified as having contracted the liver infection
The Guardian - UK · May 7 ‘Trauma trackers’ to monitor toll of job on police officers in England and Wales Ministers to mandate use of tools that record individuals’ cumulative exposure to harrowing incidents