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Sarwar declares Labour ‘ready for government’ as he reaches across aisle

Sarwar declares Labour ‘ready for government’ as he reaches across aisle

The Scottish Labour leader appealed to SNP and Conservative voters to ‘put your trust in us’.

Time to give Ukraine ‘Nato-standard capabilities’, Sunak tells West

Time to give Ukraine ‘Nato-standard capabilities’, Sunak tells West

The Prime Minister is expected to warn fellow leaders they must not lose their nerve in the face of an expected Russian spring offensive.

Varadkar ‘quietly confident’ that protocol deal can be reached within weeks

Varadkar ‘quietly confident’ that protocol deal can be reached within weeks

The Irish premier warned that windows of opportunity can disappear ‘for quite some time’ as diplomatic efforts ramped up to secure a deal.

Man denies plotting Hyde Park terror attack

Man denies plotting Hyde Park terror attack

Edward Little is accused of planning to buy a firearm and carry out an attack in Hyde Park.

Royal Mile falls silent as thousands pay tribute to fallen firefighter

Royal Mile falls silent as thousands pay tribute to fallen firefighter

Barry Martin died last month after tackling a blaze at the former Jenners department store in Edinburgh.

Humza Yousaf: UK Government must ‘stop messing around’ over nurses’ strike

Humza Yousaf: UK Government must ‘stop messing around’ over nurses’ strike

The Scottish Health Secretary spoke out after making a record pay offer to NHS staff north of the border.

Northern Ireland Protocol: Key questions answered

Northern Ireland Protocol: Key questions answered

The controversial arrangements have created red tape on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

£2 cap on bus fares in England extended

£2 cap on bus fares in England extended

The promotion , launched at the start of the year, was due to expire at the end of March but will now run until June 30.

Life sentence for son who ‘caved in’ father’s head with Champagne bottle

Life sentence for son who ‘caved in’ father’s head with Champagne bottle

Deekan Singh Vig was found guilty of murdering 86-year-old shopkeeper Arjan Singh Vig at the family home in Southgate, north London.

Archaeologist who discovered lost Iraq temple: People said I was making it up

Archaeologist who discovered lost Iraq temple: People said I was making it up

The Sumerian site has been described as the ‘cradle of civilisation’ and ‘one of the most important heritage sites in the world’.

Daughter pleads for information 33 years after father was killed in axe attack

Daughter pleads for information 33 years after father was killed in axe attack

Kevin Childerley’s killer has never been caught in the years since he and his wife were attacked in Nottinghamshire.

Sex offender has jail term doubled but is living free in Albania, court told

Sex offender has jail term doubled but is living free in Albania, court told

Baftjar Bilalaj had been voluntarily deported under an early release scheme in January.

Predator who sexually assaulted young child shared footage of attack worldwide

Predator who sexually assaulted young child shared footage of attack worldwide

In a statement, the mother of Keenan Ridgway’s victim said she hopes he ‘rots in hell’.

DUP leader ‘hopeful’ deal can be done on NI protocol but insists work remains

DUP leader ‘hopeful’ deal can be done on NI protocol but insists work remains

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson held talks with the Prime Minister in Belfast amid mounting speculation that the UK and EU are poised to strike an agreement.

Police driver under criminal investigation following death of pedestrian

Police driver under criminal investigation following death of pedestrian

Rachael Moore, 22, died after she was hit by the Merseyside Police vehicle in the Kensington area of Liverpool.

Met officer in sexual assault case suggests DNA was transferred after handshake

Met officer in sexual assault case suggests DNA was transferred after handshake

A police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman while on duty said the transfer of his DNA may have occurred after she shook his hand.

Yousaf giving ‘serious consideration’ to bid to replace Sturgeon

Yousaf giving ‘serious consideration’ to bid to replace Sturgeon

The Scottish Health Secretary said he is discussing a potential run for the SNP leadership with his family.

Man ordered to pay compensation to Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale after assault

Man ordered to pay compensation to Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale after assault

Ramsdale was kicked in the back shortly after the Gunners beat Tottenham 2-0 in a Premier League match on January 15.

Investigative journalist Christo Grozev ‘banned’ from Baftas by police

Investigative journalist Christo Grozev ‘banned’ from Baftas by police

The Bulgarian Bellingcat journalist features in Bafta-nominated documentary Navalny.

Serial killer-obsessed woman found guilty of murdering on-off boyfriend

Serial killer-obsessed woman found guilty of murdering on-off boyfriend

Shaye Groves, 27, was found guilty of murder at Winchester Crown Court.

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