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Starmer 'upbeat and confident' despite two top aides quitting in less than 24 hours
Sir Keir Starmer will not stand down and remains "upbeat and confident" despite his second top aide quitting in less than 24 hours.
Nursery worker found guilty of rape and sexual assault against five toddlers
A nursery worker in Bristol has been found guilty of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault against five toddlers - in a case described as "every parent's nightmare".
Police launch investigation after golden eagle found with shotgun injuries
A police investigation is under way after a four-year-old golden eagle was shot in the Scottish Borders.
D-Day veteran who 'never thought of himself as a hero' dies aged 100
One of Scotland's last surviving D-Day veterans has died aged 100.
PM battling for survival after his chief of staff resigns
Sir Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival as calls for him to step down grow, after the resignation of his top aide over the Peter Mandelson scandal.
Man arrested after student found dead in university accommodation
A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 19-year-old student.
Convicted robber who absconded prison is found
A convicted robber who absconded from prison has been found, police confirmed.
When the No 10 operation goes into freefall, it's nearly impossible to stabilise
In the end, the PM had little option.
D-Day survivor 'dedicated' to 'fallen comrades' dies aged 100
A veteran who survived the D-Day landings has died at the age of 100.
Moped rider killed in alleged hit-and-run with car
A moped rider has died in an alleged hit-and-run in southwest London.
Who is Morgan McSweeney, the prime minister's departed chief of staff?
For those wishing to understand the Starmer project, it is hard to overstate how crucial a role Morgan McSweeney played.
UK set for up to 10 more days of wet weather, forecasters warn
Parts of the UK are bracing for up to 10 more days of wet weather, with flood warnings issued for more than 100 areas of the country.
Flood alerts: 170 in place across UK as more rain expected
More than 100 flood warnings have been issued by the Environment Agency, as more heavy rain is forecast for Monday.
Get kids back into books by reflecting modern Britain in school reading, campaign says
How to get children reading again has become one of the highly debated questions in education.
Man charged with string of sex offences
A man has been charged with scores of sex offences, some dating as far back as 2003.
How to pick out a good steak - as one supermarket's range gets shoutout from top chef
While steak is a favourite for many people, choosing the perfect piece can be a daunting task.
What's happening with this year's local elections in England?
Ministers have abandoned plans to delay elections for 30 English local councils, following what it says is new legal advice.
'He's been a source of quite a bit of friction': Tottenham boss Thomas Frank sacked
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has been sacked after just eight months in charge.
Every Labour U-turn - as Starmer rows back on plan to cancel 30 local elections
The first 19 months of Labour in power have seen more than a dozen U-turns.
Entertainment News
Guthrie family are not suspects in kidnapping, sheriff says
The family of Nancy Guthrie are not suspects in her kidnapping, the sheriff has confirmed.
Apocalypse Now and Godfather star Robert Duvall dies
Hollywood icon Robert Duvall, star of films including The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95.
Man charged over Taylor Swift concert terror attack plot
A man has been charged with terrorism-related offences over a plot to carry out an attack at a Taylor Swift concert in 2024.
Producer of hit TV spy thriller found dead in hotel room
The executive producer of hit TV spy thriller Tehran has been found dead in an Athens hotel, police have said.
Chadwick Boseman's brothers say late star's play will help 'preserve his memory'
A play written by the late Hollywood star Chadwick Boseman is part of a legacy that will "preserve his memory", his brothers have told Sky News.
From street plays to TV success: Derry Girls creator talks about her new show
Nearly four years on from the emotional finale of Derry Girls, writer and creator Lisa McGee has released her new project on Netflix.
Sinners cinematographer on bugs, blood splatters and Hollywood 'boys' club'
If you are a film fan, Autumn Durald Arkapaw is a name to remember this award season.
An interview with The Secret Agent's star and filmmaker - right after a call from Brazil's president
Wagner Moura and Kleber Mendonca Filho, star and director of political thriller The Secret Agent, have been delayed, slightly, I'm told.
James Van Der Beek GoFundMe raises over $2m as stars 'show up' to support his family
A GoFundMe collection set up following the death of Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has raised over $2m (£1.5m) in just two days.
Trial date set for Trump's $10bn lawsuit against BBC
A trial in President Trump's $10bn (£7.5bn) defamation lawsuit against the BBC has been scheduled for February next year in Miami, Florida.
Former Strictly star who took his own life was 'vulnerable to rejection', inquest finds
A former Strictly Come Dancing star who took his own life in 2024 was "vulnerable to rejection both emotionally and professionally", an inquest jury has concluded.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni appear in court together for first time
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have attended court together for the first time since their acrimonious It Ends With Us legal battle began more than a year ago.
Katie Holmes pays tribute to Dawson's Creek co-star James Van Der Beek
Katie Holmes has paid tribute to her Dawson's Creek co-star James Van Der Beek, remembering his "bravery" and "selflessness", and their "adventures of a unique youth".
Dawson's Creek star dies aged 48
James Van Der Beek, the star of Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues, has died at the age of 48, his family have said.
Strictly star found dead in hotel room left note saying being dropped from show 'destroyed me'
Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor left a note saying the way he was treated when he was dropped from the show "destroyed me", an inquest has heard.
Prince William's first tour of Saudi Arabia ends with nature reserve visit
The Prince of Wales has visited a nature reserve on the final day of his first tour of Saudi Arabia to learn about a programme reintroducing endangered species.
'World first' as Sky brings four major streaming platforms into its subscription
Sky has announced "world first" plans to bring together several streaming platforms as part a single TV subscription.
Ex Daily Mail editor clashes with lawyer as he describes 'rage' over allegations
Former Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre has clashed in court with a lawyer, calling some of the allegations in a case against his newspaper group by a number of celebrities and Prince Harry "preposterous".
US singer leaves talent agency after Epstein files revelations
US singer Chappell Roan has announced she is leaving her talent agency, after emails between its founder and Ghislaine Maxwell were featured in the Epstein files.
Prince William asked to raise case of detained Manchester man during visit to Saudi Arabia
The Prince of Wales has been asked to raise the case of a Manchester man detained in Saudi Arabia during his first official trip to the country.
Business
Royal Mail warns of service delays - here are the postcodes affected
Royal Mail has warned of potential service delays across more than 100 UK postcodes due to poor weather and staff sickness.
'Reckless' ex-Carillion boss fined £237,700 by regulator
The former chief executive of Carillion has been fined £237,700 by the City regulator for his role in misleading statements by the company before its collapse eight years ago.
'I'm a sommelier - here's my supermarket tip and why you're really asked to taste the wine'
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. This week we chat Jo Radford, the sommelier at Michelin-starred restaurant Timberyard in Edinburgh.
'Mutinous mood' at UK's Foreign Office
Take a good, hard look at the world and what do you see?
Starmer pledges social media crackdown to protect children
The government has announced a sweeping crackdown on tech firms to protect children from illegal content.
Heathrow chair Jansen takes off with US software firm Xplor
Philip Jansen, the former BT Group boss, is taking on the chairmanship of a US-based payments software company which boasts more than 60 million end-users around the world.
BrewDog owners call time on craft beer pioneer
BrewDog, the leading independent craft brewer behind brands including Punk IPA and Elvis Juice, has called in advisers to oversee a sale that could trigger a break-up of one of Scotland's best-known businesses.
Premier League pitches £750m annual boost from ad sales revamp
The Premier League could receive a £750m annual revenue boost by centralising perimeter advertising sales and increasing the number of top-level commercial partners associated with the world's most lucrative domestic football competition, its clubs have been told.
There are more railcards than you think - here is how you can benefit
A railcard is a discount card that allows you to save money on the price of eligible train tickets.
DP World boss leaves ports and P&O owner amid questions over Epstein links
The Emirati businessman credited with turning DP World into a global logistics powerhouse has left the company amid questions over his links to the disgraced paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Financial trading firm Iforex revives £40m London float
A financial trading company which counts the former mining tycoon and erstwhile Conservative Party treasurer Sir Mick Davis among its board members is reviving plans for a £40m London stock market listing.
Laughing all the way to the bank? How bosses' pay has soared at three big lenders
The UK's biggest banks have had a strong annual earnings season.
Amazon rolls out new payment method - but consumer expert says you should think twice
You might have seen or used it - pay by bank is a new way to buy products online without the hassle of entering any of your card details.
How Trump's White House is helping Big Tech fight back against child safety campaigners
More than 10 years ago, I filmed my kids for a report on the impact of screens on young minds.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments go beyond reputational damage for Man Utd
It took 23 hours but Manchester United did distance themselves from Sir Jim Ratcliffe's rhetoric on immigration.
Do the latest AI resignations actually mean the world is in 'peril'?
When most people leave their jobs, they send out an email to their colleagues, arrange some drinks at a nearby pub, and that's about it.
Trial date set for Trump's $10bn lawsuit against BBC
A trial in President Trump's $10bn (£7.5bn) defamation lawsuit against the BBC has been scheduled for February next year in Miami, Florida.
Daily Mail takeover of Telegraph faces competition probe
The planned £500m sale of the Telegraph titles to the owner of the Daily Mail is facing an inquiry over competition concerns, the government has announced.
'Quite expensive' supermarket crowned nation's favourite for fifth time
Marks and Spencer has been crowned the nation's favourite supermarket for the fifth year running, according to a survey - despite being "quite expensive" for the average shopper.
Instagram use can be 'problematic' but not addictive, says app's chief
The head of Instagram has told a court he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media.

























































