Britain’s biggest police force is set to more than double its use of live facial recognition to up to 10 deployments a week..

Conservationists are calling for the phaseout of great apes in zoos where they experience chronic stress and other health impacts..

Led by charity leader Edel Harris, the review calls for automatic entitlement to the benefit in some cases..

Sharon Osbourne was visibly emotional as fans shouted “Ozzy Ozzy Ozzy” during a procession through the streets of Birmingham in honour of the heavy metal star..

High street lender Santander UK revealed it has axed over 2,000 jobs and warned more roles may need to be cut as part of an ongoing overhaul..

England captain Ben Stokes felt it was just not worth the risk to his long-term fitness after being ruled out of the deciding fifth Test against India with a right shoulder injury..

The population of England and Wales is estimated to have jumped by more than 700,000 in the year to June 2024, the second largest annual numerical increase in over 75 years, figures show..

The Grinch and police drama Blue Lights were the most watched programme or film in Northern Ireland last year, according to Ofcom..

Disruption across the NHS in England caused by resident doctor strike action is set to end as the five-day walkout comes to a close..

One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East on Wednesday as an 8.8-magnitude tremor set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific and prompted warnings for Alaska, Hawaii and south toward New Zealand..

The Princess of Wales has highlighted the power of “historic objects” to influence “fashion, design, film, art” as a new exhibition she curated opens..

Two men who died after a stabbing at a business premises in central London have been named as a father and son..

The UK will recognise the state of Palestine “in September” unless Israel takes “substantive steps” to end the “appalling situation in Gaza”, Sir Keir Starmer has told the Cabinet..

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two men were fatally stabbed at a business premises in central London, police have said..

The England Women’s football team have lifted their European Championships trophy outside Buckingham Palace as thousands joined in the celebrations of their dramatic victory..

The water regulator has told Anglian Water to pay out a £62.8 million enforcement package due to failures managing its wastewater treatment works and network..

The country will come together to show “sorrow and solidarity” a year after the Southport attack, the Prime Minister has said..

Mobile users are being urged to “stop before you tap” in a warning about malicious apps that trick people into downloading malware onto their phone.

Communities which have lost pubs, piers and parks could be regenerated through a tax on wealthy firms such as Amazon in an effort to sow cohesion.

Singer Mariah Carey has said ageing “just doesn’t happen” to her as she refuses to acknowledge the passing of time..

Two men have died and a third man is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after four people were stabbed in central London..

Donald Trump is hosting Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney for dinner at his Aberdeenshire golf course during his four-day trip to Scotland..

A 42-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her two-year-old daughter who died after being found in a pond..

Donald Trump has suggested he will bring forward a deadline for Russia to agree a ceasefire with Ukraine as he met Sir Keir Starmer in Scotland..

Nurses in England are expected to “overwhelmingly” reject a proposed 3.6% pay rise, it has been reported..

Nurses in England are expected to “overwhelmingly” reject a proposed 3.6% pay rise, it has been reported..

A handprint left 4,000 years ago on a clay model crafted to go inside an Egyptian tomb has been discovered during preparation for an exhibition at a museum..

Learner drivers are being forced to wait more than five months to book a slot at four out of five test centres, new figures show..

The Lionesses are set for an open-top bus parade in central London as part of the celebrations following their historic Euros win, but there are no plans for a bank holiday..

Incidents of people being trapped in railway station lifts for more than 75 minutes have nearly doubled in two years, new figures show..

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is expected to meet US President Donald Trump to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine..

Ecstatic England fans celebrated across the country as the Lionesses retained their Euros title in a penalty shootout win over Spain..

Hundreds of anti-illegal migration protesters and pro-immigration counter-protesters have demonstrated outside a hotel being used to house migrants..

Donald Trump will meet the president of the European Commission as work gets under way on a five-day visit to Scotland..

The royal family have led the nation in wishing England’s Lionesses good luck ahead of their Euros final clash with Spain..

Two “incredible” new professional dancers will join the Strictly Come Dancing cast, the BBC has announced..