G7 leaders called for de-escalation in the Middle East before Donald Trump left the global summit early as conflict ...

Temperatures could hit 33C this weekend as parts of the UK bask in a heatwave. Forecasters are expecting temperatures to climb to a peak of 33C on Sunday in the east of England, approaching the ...

Baroness Louise Casey told the BBC she was ‘disappointed’ by the Opposition’s response to her review of the grooming gangs scandal.

National Records of Scotland has recommended that Scotland’s next census should take place in 2031 at the same time as the rest of the UK. As part of the plans it has launched a consultation on topics ...

Some 31 people have been arrested by police investigating recent disorder in Northern Ireland. Of those arrested, 23 people – including a 13-year-old girl and her mother – have been charged in ...

The discount chain also indicated it will shut dozens more of its UK shops in the coming years under the new ownership.

A long-awaited Stormont plan to target poverty has been criticised as “underwhelming”. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons launched an extended 14-week public consultation on the Executive’s ...

Thousands of holidaymakers could see their flights cancelled as EasyJet cabin crew have voted for three days of strike action over a pay dispute. Flights to Spain are most likely to be hit.

Concern has been expressed that Stormont MLAs are delivering pre-scripted text in the Assembly for a clip on social media. Stormont Speaker Edwin Poots said he was also concerned that Points of Order ...

An EastEnders icon has landed a new role 18 after leaving the popular BBC soap opera. Shaun Williamson, who played the role of Barry Evans, will join the Channel 5 gameshow Celebrity Puzzling. Many ...

The former England captain has returned to Saracens on a two-year deal after an injury-disrupted campaign with Racing 92.

Singer Joss Stone has announced the birth of her fourth child with husband Cody DaLuz, saying the pair are “so in love” with their newborn. The 38-year-old, who also has a daughter named Violet, son ...