Disabled woman ‘victim of a catalogue of catastrophic failures’, inq...

Lyn Parker, 64, fractured her ribs and both arms after two care workers tried to lift her using a sling in January 2021.

Labour: Almost a million hours of sewage discharge into coastal cons...

Shadow environment secretary Jim McMahon said coastal communities should not have to worry about ‘encountering filthy raw sewage’.

Northern Ireland budgetary position ‘extremely bleak’ – Murphy

The former Stormont finance minister was speaking after a briefing with civil service chief Jayne Brady.

Japanese police arrest two men over ‘sushi terrorism’ prank

Ryu Shimazu and Toshihide Oka were arrested on suspicion of obstructing business as well as destroying and dirtying property.

Holidaymakers face disruption as Port of Dover limits Good Friday co...

The Kent port said the decision is part of measures aimed at avoiding a repeat of the ‘horrible situation’ last weekend.

Holidaymakers face Easter disruption as coach firms asked to move Do...

The Kent port said the decision is part of measures aimed at avoiding a repeat of the ‘horrible situation’ last weekend.

Government must stick to its promises in wake of Windrush scandal, P...

The scandal saw British citizens, mostly from the Caribbean, wrongly detained, deported or threatened with deportation.

Investigation into SNP not the reason for Sturgeon’s resignation, sa...

Nicola Sturgeon’s husband Peter Murrell was arrested on Wednesday.

Dutch court blocks government’s move to cut Schiphol Airport flights

A judge ruled that the Dutch government did not follow the correct procedure when it called on Schiphol bosses to reduce flight numbers.

I just want justice for my family – infected blood scandal victims s...

Thousands of people were infected with HIV and hepatitis by contaminated blood between 1970 and 1991.

Scientists identify potential for lifestyle changes to prevent and t...

Researchers hope their findings could help eliminate the need for weight loss surgery.

‘Human disco ball’ running 2,500km in support of refugees and asylum...

Freya Morgan has hit the 900-kilometre mark in a shimmering, silver disco ball suit in aid of Bail for Immigration Detainees.

Judges end contempt of court proceedings involving ‘Bitcoin inventor...

Dr Craig Wright was facing allegations that he may have deliberately leaked details of a High Court ruling.

Police hail improved accuracy of facial recognition tech as campaign...

Research has found minimal discrepancies for sex and race at certain settings but human rights groups have criticised police use of the technology.

Ministers announce plans for streamlined post-Brexit trade checks wi...

The Government has delayed implementing the trade checks on goods coming from the EU several times since the Brexit withdrawal.

Ex-Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi admitted to hospital

The 86-year-old is reportedly in an intensive care unit suffering from respiratory problems.

Ex-Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi admitted to intensive care unit

The 86-year-old is being treated for a problem related to a previous infection but is alert and speaking, Italy’s foreign minister.

Rail passengers offered virtual reality experience to tackle sexual...

Train companies and British Transport Police are holding the event at London Waterloo on Thursday.

Sturgeon’s husband arrested as police search home and SNP HQ in fina...

Humza Yousaf, Ms Sturgeon’s successor as first minister, described the arrest as a ‘difficult day’ for the SNP.

Homelessness campaigner apologises to Taoiseach over evictions comme...

Leo Varadkar had denied suggestions he had overruled minister Darragh O’Brien.