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Six children in hospital after car crash in Oxford

Four children were left with serious injuries while two sustained minor injuries following the collision on Tuesday, police have said.

MP Crispin Blunt suspended by Tories after arrest on suspicion of ra...

The former minister has been told by the chief whip to stay away from Parliament, the PA news agency understands.

Police hunt sex offender wanted for questioning over death of woman

Richard Scatchard, 70, is said to present a ‘serious risk’ to the safety of women he forms relationships with.

King presented with paper crown as he opens new hospice site

The new Priscilla Bacon Lodge hospice in Norwich opened in September.

Israeli ambassador: I could not remain silent over Irish president’s...

Dana Erlich denied suggestions that Israel is breaking international law in its actions against Hamas.

Tory MP Crispin Blunt arrested on suspicion of rape

The MP for Reigate, a former minister, identified himself as the man who was also detained on suspicion of possession of controlled substances.

Cooper pledges clampdown on shoplifting

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper pledged to do more to protect businesses after a 25% rise in shoplifting offences nationally.

Further flooding forecast as more heavy rain falls over Scotland

More heavy rain is expected over Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Angus, Dundee, and Perth and Kinross.

Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape

Surrey Police said he was also arrested on suspicion of possessing controlled substances.

Nursery places and wraparound childcare plans announced

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said he wanted all schools to be able to offer care either side of the school day by September 2026.

Resign immediately and spare constituents recall process, Labour tel...

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said the suspended Wellingborough MP should ‘recognise the seriousness of this’ and resign.

Resign immediately to spare constituents recall process, Labour tell...

Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said the suspended Wellingborough MP should ‘recognise the seriousness of this’ and resign.

Baby’s father ‘heartbroken’ after bid to take treatment case to Euro...

Eight-month-old Indi Gregory is critically ill with mitochondrial disease.

Former SNP MP attempts comeback

The selections were announced on Thursday.

Britons fleeing Middle East violence ‘able to access benefits withou...

British citizens fleeing the conflict in Israel and Gaza will be exempt from residency tests and able to get easier access benefits.

EU talks on common Gaza stance must consider all perspectives, says...

Leo Varadkar said he hoped the European Council could agree a joint call for a humanitarian ceasefire.

King briefed by aid agencies on ‘acute humanitarian situation’ in Ga...

Charles held an audience at Buckingham Palace with charities including the Medical Aid for Palestinians and the British Red Cross on Thursday.

Rocket company given £3.5m ahead of Shetland space launch

Rocket Factory Augsburg plans to have its first blast-off from SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst in 2024.

How will Ofcom enforce the Online Safety Act?

The legislation places new obligations on social media platforms to keep users, and particularly children, safe online.

Just Stop Oil activists held after paint protest at Natural History...

Two medics were held on suspicion of criminal damage after orange paint was poured over a dinosaur skeleton.