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Sunak in push to avoid Israel-Hamas conflict leading to wider Middle...

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak encouraged Saudi Arabia to use its influence in the region to support stability.

Polls close in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire by-elections

The contests in two relatively safe Tory seats will give an indication of the electoral task facing Rishi Sunak.

Woman dies in river as Storm Babet forces evacuations in Scotland

Police Scotland confirmed the 57-year-old woman was swept into a river in Angus, where 400 homes are expected to be evacuated.

Officers’ mess used by Dambusters given listed building status

The mess hall was used by those involved in Operation Chastise, one of the most well-known operations of the Second World War.

Met Police ‘shut down vans showing pictures of children kidnapped by...

The vans with electric screens were driven around central London by the Campaign Against Antisemitism.

Woman dies after being swept into river during Storm Babet weather w...

A rare red weather warning is in force in the area.

Sunak pleads for Middle East stability as Israel wages ‘long war’ wi...

Rishi Sunak said he wanted Israel to win its war with the Gaza-based group but called for regional powers to avoid the conflict spilling over.

Families deserve answers at inquiry into Letby’s ‘horrific crimes’,...

The Health Secretary has published the inquiry’s terms of reference.

In Pictures: Communities cut off as Storm Babet brings ‘unprecedente...

The Met Office issued a red warning across Scotland and hundreds of homes were asked to evacuate.

Lady Leshurr attacked by dog and ex-partner’s then-girlfriend, court...

The rapper is standing trial on two assault charges which she denies.

Organic chicken manure is polluting River Wye, court hears

Anti-pollution charity River Action has won the first stage of a legal fight against the Environment Agency over pollution to the River Wye

Chicken manure is polluting River Wye, court hears

Anti-pollution charity River Action has won the first stage of a legal fight against the Environment Agency over pollution to the River Wye

Government advisers called Sunak ‘Dr Death’ during pandemic, Covid i...

WhatsApp messages between epidemiologist Professor John Edmunds and Professor Dame Angela McLean were shared at Thursday’s hearing.

Varadkar: Financial support to be given for homes and firms destroye...

Mr Varadkar visited some of those worst hit by the storm in Midleton, Co Cork during a major clean-up operation.

Yousaf hits out at Cleverly over omission in UK policy on Israel-Ham...

The First Minister said it was ‘shameful’ that the Foreign Secretary had not included the interests of trapped UK citizens among his objectives.

Yousaf hits out at Cleverly over ‘shameful’ omission in policy on Ga...

The Foreign Secretary had not included the interests of trapped UK citizens among his objectives in tackling the situation.

Sunak arrives in Saudi Arabia after Israel tells UK to brace for ‘lo...

He is set to meet with Saudi leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during his second stop on his Middle East tour.

UK Government’s £10 million aid for Palestinians is ‘pitiful’, MPs s...

The Prime Minister said the UK was increasing its support by a third when he confirmed the sum this week.

Partner of shooting victim ‘totally uncooperative’ with police, cour...

Environmental health worker Ashley Dale, 28, was shot with a Skorpion machine pistol at home in Old Swan, Liverpool.

Two shortlisted in process to appoint new PSNI chief constable

It is understood that the current interim chief Jon Boutcher and Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton have been shortlisted.