Starmer to hail 1bn climate investment as he hosts Emir of Qatar
The Prime Minister faces pressure to raise human rights issues as he meets the Emir of Qatar to agree a £1 billion investment in climate technology on Wednesday..
Hundreds of thousands of children in England may be missing education
Up to 300,000 children in England could be missing from education, a report has suggested..
Drivers to enjoy cheapest Christmas fuel prices since pandemic
Drivers are set to enjoy the cheapest Christmas fuel prices since the pandemic, despite a slight rise in November, figures suggest..
Trump tariffs could hit UK goods trade as hard as Brexit says think tank
Donald Trumps threatened tariffs could hit UK trade with the US as badly as Brexit affected trade with the EU, a leading think tank has said..
Prison plans could cost extra 4bn and be short of 12400 cell spaces by 2027
Government plans to boost prison capacity could fall short by thousands of cell spaces within two years and cost the taxpayer billions of pounds more than anticipated, Whitehalls spending watchdog has warned..
King Charles and Camilla host the Emir of Qatar on his two day state visit
The Princess of Wales joined the King and her husband in welcoming the Emir of Qatar to the UK during a rare public appearance since completing her cancer treatment..
Reeves insists public services will have to live within their means
Rachel Reeves has again declined to repeat her promise not to raise taxes or borrowing in future budgets, but insisted she would not have to top up her spending plans either..
MasterChef Christmas shows pulled from BBC schedule amid Gregg Wallace furore
Two MasterChef celebrity Christmas specials have been pulled from the BBCs schedule after Gregg Wallace stepped away from hosting the cooking show, a BBC spokesperson said..
Queens chest infection was form of pneumonia
The Queen has told guests at the state visit that her chest infection was a form of pneumonia..
NHS will get much worse over winter ministers warned as major reform urged
Scotlands NHS will become much worse over the winter, the head of the doctors union has warned after a report said fundamental reform in the health service is needed..
Emir of Qatar to begin two day state visit to UK
The Emir of Qatar will begin a two-day state visit to the UK hosted by the King..
More protection for victims as Government vows crackdown on stalking
Victims of the horrendous crime of stalking are to be given better protection including the right to know the identity of their online stalkers, the Government has said..
Christmas unlikely to be bumper one for all as consumers focus on budgeting
Spending on cough and cold remedies was a bright spot in November as weak consumer confidence and rising energy bills caused anxiety for retailers in the all-important run-up to Christmas..
Camilla to miss ceremonial welcome during Qatari state visit
The Queen is to miss the ceremonial welcome during the Qatari state visit after suffering significantly diminished reserves of energy following her chest infection..
Ruud van Nistelrooy astonished by offers after Man Utd spell
New Leicester boss Ruud van Nistelrooy was astonished by the amount of managerial offers he received on the back of his spell as Manchester United interim manager..
No 10 brands Gregg Wallaces response to claims inappropriate and misogynistic
Downing Street has said Gregg Wallaces response to the accusations being made against him was inappropriate and misogynistic..
Landlords face jail if they fail to act on cladding by new 2029 deadline
Building owners who fail to remove dangerous cladding have been warned we are after them and they could face jail as ministers set a 2029 deadline for action..
NHS reforms stand no chance if recruitment issues are not tackled nurses warn
Top nurses have warned that planned Government reforms for the health service stand no chance if issues with recruitment and retention in the profession are not addressed..
UK pledges further 19m for Gaza Strip
The UK has pledged a further £19 million in funding for Gaza, as a minister described the situation on the ground as catastrophic..
Fianna Fail set for most seats amid uncertainty over rotating taoiseach re run
Fianna Fail looks on course to secure the most seats in Irelands General Election, with attention turning to the potential make-up of the next coalition government..
Man arrested on suspicion of rape at London venue The Groucho Club
A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape at London venue The Groucho Club, the Metropolitan Police said..
Kind and caring British holidaymaker killed in Turkey lift shaft incident
A 20-year-old British man has died after being found injured in a hotel lift shaft while on a family holiday in Turkey..
Counting resumes in Irish election as focus shifts to coalition permutations
Counting has resumed in the Irish General Election as focus intensifies on the potential make-up of the next coalition government..
Kates carol service to feature letter from the princess highlighting love and empathy
The Princess of Wales will deliver a heartful Christmas message about the importance of love the greatest gift we can receive to those attending her annual carol service..
Gregg Wallace accused of harassment in 2022 letter purportedly sent to BBC
MasterChef host Gregg Wallace was accused of making lewd comments and asking for the personal phone numbers of female production staff in a letter a producer and director claimed to have sent to the BBC in 2022..
Man hopes to become fastest British person to run across Australia
A man who is running 2,684 miles (4,320km) across Australia hopes to break a new British record by completing the challenge in 60 days..
Mental health waiting time targets missed 168000 times over decade Lib Dems
Mental health waiting time targets have been breached more than 168,000 times since they were introduced a decade ago, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has said..
Keir Starmer to set out plan for change with milestones for key missions
Sir Keir Starmer will set out a plan for change with milestones set in key policy areas to achieve the targets laid out in Labours manifesto, Downing Street has said..
Temperatures around UK to plunge following mild weather says Met Office
Temperatures are expected to plunge on Monday after the UK enjoys a mild weekend, the Met Office has said..
Pro Palestine group and counter protesters demonstrate near Christmas shoppers
There is a heavy police presence in central London as a pro-Palestine march and counter-protest are held in the midst of Christmas shopping and Winter Wonderland festivities..
Further accusations made against MasterChef star Gregg Wallace
Further accusations have been made against TV presenter Gregg Wallace in the wake of him stepping away from hosting hit BBC show MasterChef while a review into complaints is carried out..
Unofficial tallies in Irish election suggest some trouble for big figures
Informal tallying of votes in count centres for Irelands General Election have suggested the potential for new breakthroughs and trouble for some established incumbents, after an exit poll put the three main parties nearly neck and neck..
Santa paws Dozens of dogs don Christmas jumpers for festive parade
More than a hundred dogs dressed in Christmas jumpers joined a festive parade in central London in support of rescue charities..
Political leaders to pay tribute to Alex Salmond at memorial service
Political leaders will gather on Saturday to pay tribute to Alex Salmond at a public memorial service in Edinburgh..
Boxes opened in count for Irish General Election
The protracted process of sorting and counting votes in Irelands General Election has begun, after an exit poll put the three main parties virtually neck and neck..
Southampton denied by VAR in draw with Brighton
Southampton were furious after being denied a priceless victory by a controversial VAR decision in a 1-1 draw at Brighton..