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Cleverly says he would welcome Xi Jinping role in Ukraine-Russia pea...

The Foreign Secretary also urged the West to stand by Kyiv even if its spring offensive fails to make a decisive breakthrough.

Teenager locked up for life over stabbing death of 14-year-old

Jermaine Cools was fatally stabbed after coming across a street fight outside a chicken shop in Croydon, south London, in November 2021.

Violence spreads throughout Pakistan after arrest of ex-PM Imran Kha...

He was removed from Islamabad High Court by security agents from the National Accountability Bureau.

Citizen scientist volunteers needed to monitor sweet chestnut trees

An invasive species of wasp and a fungus are spreading across Europe and threatening the species, experts have warned.

Bayoh injuries could be result of pressure being applied, inquiry he...

The inquiry into the death of Mr Bayoh resumed on Tuesday and heard evidence from the doctor who conducted the post-mortem examination.

Future of UK’s health research at risk, report suggests

Health research saves and improves lives, for example by developing life-saving vaccines, researchers say.

Herd of cattle used to protect environment in the Cotswolds

The National Trust is using the belted Galloway herd for conservation grazing in Gloucestershire’s Stroud Valleys

US busts Russian cyber operation in dozens of countries

Prosecutors linked the spying operation to a unit of Russia’s Federal Security Service.

Drakeford accuses UK Government of having ‘voter suppression agenda’

Voter ID requirements will not be introduced in Wales for local and Senedd elections, the First Minister confirmed.

Junior minister says he knew wife had expressed interest in Limerick...

Niall Collins told reporters that, with the benefit of hindsight, ‘it would have been better had I recused myself’ from a 2007 meeting.

More than 3,000 young Scots diagnosed with cancer in a decade

Scottish Labour has called for a catch-up plan for cancer treatment after the figures were revealed by Public Health Scotland.

Stormont department warns it is facing £111m funding gap after budge...

The Department for Communities said measures to bridge the funding gap would have ‘adverse impacts’ on services.

Retired police officer will not be prosecuted over 1991 shooting in...

Colum Marks died after being shot a number of times in Downpatrick.

Irish deputy premier says Ireland is not relying on RAF

Micheal Martin also said he was ‘a bit impatient’ with the suggestion that Ireland was the weakest link in Europe.

Home Office failed to fund help for asylum seekers’ mental health, M...

A pilot scheme to improve mental health amongst asylum seekers in hotels has been set up with Scottish Government funding, a Holyrood committee heard.

Starmer not committing to immediately ripping up protest arrest law

The Labour leader said it was ‘early days’ for the Public Order Act, amid criticism of the arrest of anti-monarchy protesters ahead of the coronation.

Starmer refuses to rule out coalition with Lib Dems if he does not w...

The Labour leader was ‘absolutely clear’ that he would never do a deal with the SNP.

What is the Reclaim Party and what does it stand for?

Andrew Bridgen is understood to be joining actor Laurence Fox’s Reclaim Party.

Jury out in case of police officer who left man paralysed after tase...

Pc Imran Mahmood, 36, is charged with unlawfully inflicting grievous bodily harm on Jordan Walker-Brown during a lockdown patrol.

Cherry: I was warned speaking out on trans could ruin my chances of...

MP Joanna Cherry has said an adviser told her that speaking out could harm her chances of ever leading the party.