Sinn Fein has pledged to deliver a mini-budget in its first 100 days of government and “real” cost-of-living measures as it unveiled its election manifesto. Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald said ...

Wes Streeting has pledged to address concerns around the roles of physician associates (PAs) and those working in anaesthesia. The Health Secretary told the Commons he would “grip” the issue of doctor ...

Chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council Gavin Stephens said responsibilities should be redefined and a new national body set up.

All pensioner households in Northern Ireland affected by cuts to winter fuel support are to receive a one-off payment of £100. Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said the payment would be made before ...

More than two in three teachers believe the impact of social media on pupils is the most pronounced challenge in girls’ schools, a poll has suggested. Nearly three in five (58%) teachers said mental ...

The UK’s commitment to Ukraine remains “ironclad”, Sir Keir Starmer said as Vladimir Putin ratcheted up nuclear tensions on the 1,000th day of the conflict.

A prison workshop instructor had admitted to having an inappropriate relationship with Jordan McSweeney at HMP Belmarsh.

TV presenter and journalist Jeremy Clarkson said the Chancellor has used a “blunderbuss” to hit farmers as he arrived in London to protest against changes to agricultural inheritance tax. Farmers from ...

One of the UK’s most senior police officers said the summer riots showed the damage that can be done if online hate is left unchecked.

Celebrities including Jeremy Clarkson, who warns the policy is a ‘blunderbuss’ that has hit farmers, joined a rally in Whitehall.

A motorcyclist is fighting for his life in hospital after a crash with a car on the M25 near Heathrow Airport.

The BBC has revealed a new line-up and schedule changes for Radio 2 as Scott Mills replaces Zoe Ball on the Breakfast Show - see all changes.