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Shapps accuses union of ‘punishing’ the public with crippling rail strikes

Shapps accuses union of ‘punishing’ the public with crippling rail strikes

Labour say Boris Johnson and the Transport Secretary want the country to ‘grind to a halt’ so they can ‘feed off the division’.

Double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes announces she is gay

Double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes announces she is gay

The 52-year-old Olympic champion revealed that she came out to her family and friends in 1997.

Finsbury Park attack victim remembered at mosque on five-year anniversary

Finsbury Park attack victim remembered at mosque on five-year anniversary

Makram Ali died when Darren Osborne ploughed a hired van into worshippers gathered outside the Muslim Welfare House in north London.

Thunderstorms warning as temperatures fall after heatwave

Thunderstorms warning as temperatures fall after heatwave

A cold front from the north is responsible for the sudden temperature shift.

Two quizzed in ‘partygate’ probe failed to return police questionnaires

Two quizzed in ‘partygate’ probe failed to return police questionnaires

The Metropolitan Police said ‘non-responses’ made no difference to whether individuals were fined for breaching lockdown rules.

Royal family release heart-warming Father’s Day photographs through the ages

Royal family release heart-warming Father’s Day photographs through the ages

The Queen, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge have shared family photographs.

Ben Stiller arrives in Poland to meet Ukrainian refugees

Ben Stiller arrives in Poland to meet Ukrainian refugees

The actor said he hoped to ‘share stories that illustrate the human impact of war and to amplify calls for solidarity’.

Wacky antics help Captain Tobias launch his campaign for accessible playgrounds

Wacky antics help Captain Tobias launch his campaign for accessible playgrounds

Tobias Weller, 11, has challenged everyone to complete a kilometre in a challenging way to raise awareness of how disabled children struggle in parks.

Ukrainian woman gives birth in UK hospital after escaping Russian bombs

Ukrainian woman gives birth in UK hospital after escaping Russian bombs

Lesia Husar gave birth at Nottingham City hospital after travelling more than 1,200 miles from her home in Chernivsti, Ukraine.

Dangerous driving suspect detained by police dies in hospital

Dangerous driving suspect detained by police dies in hospital

The van driver was stopped on Wellsway in Bath but an ambulance was called when officers became concerned for his welfare.

Dame Deborah James’ clothing line raises £1m for her BowelBabe fund

Dame Deborah James’ clothing line raises £1m for her BowelBabe fund

The collection launched in May with 100% of the profits going to charity.

Tories’ ‘levelling-up’ agenda destined to fail – Starmer

Tories’ ‘levelling-up’ agenda destined to fail – Starmer

The Labour leader will accuse ministers of ‘hoarding’ power in Whitehall and refusing to decentralise.

Veterans gather to commemorate 40th anniversary of Falklands victory

Veterans gather to commemorate 40th anniversary of Falklands victory

Falklands veterans gathered in Edinburgh on Saturday to commemorate the end of the Falklands War 40 years ago.

Thousands march to demand help with cost-of-living crisis

Thousands march to demand help with cost-of-living crisis

The event was organised by the TUC.

Camilla reveals she plays Wordle with her granddaughter in rare interview

Camilla reveals she plays Wordle with her granddaughter in rare interview

The duchess spoke with British Vogue for a lengthy piece ahead of her 75th birthday.

Starmer: Wakefield victory could herald next Labour government

Starmer: Wakefield victory could herald next Labour government

The Labour leader urged supporters not to be complacent with just days to go to until the by-election.

Putin victory in Ukraine will be a catastrophe, says Johnson

Putin victory in Ukraine will be a catastrophe, says Johnson

The Prime Minister has defended his decision to pull out of a conference of northern Tories to visit Kyiv.

Camilla says domestic abuse is ‘terrible hidden secret’ for many women

Camilla says domestic abuse is ‘terrible hidden secret’ for many women

The future Queen Consort spoke with British Vogue ahead of her 75th birthday.

Boris Johnson says Ukraine ‘deserves’ to host Eurovision next year

Boris Johnson says Ukraine ‘deserves’ to host Eurovision next year

Organisers have confirmed the event will not take place in the war-torn country in 2023.

Remains of British journalist Dom Phillips found in Brazil, minister confirms

Remains of British journalist Dom Phillips found in Brazil, minister confirms

Latin America minister Vicky Ford has confirmed the identification.

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