The criminal case against comedian and actor Russell Brand is set to be heard in court after he was charged with sexual offences, including rape. Brand was charged by post last month with one count ...

The bank holiday weekend is set to bring largely dry but noticeably cooler weather across the UK following the hottest day of the year so far, forecasters said. While much of the country will avoid ...

MPs have been urged to consider the wider impact of changes to eligibility requirements for the personal independence payment.

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK hopes to make gains at the expense of Labour and the Tories, with the Liberal Democrats and Greens also ...

The Supreme Court ruling on gender has been interpreted to mean that transgender women can be excluded from female toilets.

Figures show that the number of working-age adults in England claiming health-related benefits has risen by about 40 ...

While it had already been confirmed that the first phase of the commission would report in 2026, it has now been revealed some of its recommendations may not be put into effect for another 10 years.

Miriam Haley, giving evidence for a third day at Weinstein’s retrial, was grilled about her decision to hire a lawyer and go ...

A parliamentary by-election, more than 1,600 council seats across 23 local authorities, four regional mayors and two local mayors are up for grabs.

President Donald Trump nominated his national security adviser Mike Waltz to serve as United Nations ambassador in a major shake-up of his national security team. The president said secretary of state ...

Sister Inah Canabarro, a Brazilian woman who was the world’s oldest person, died on Wednesday, just weeks short of turning 117, her religious congregation said. The Company of Saint Teresa of Jesus, a ...

Pictures show people wearing life jackets being brought ashore in Dover on the warmest day of the year so far.