Downing Street has said that the Prime Minister has confidence in his chief law officer after a series of negative press briefings. A Number 10 spokesman said that Sir Keir Starmer has “absolute ...

Police said there is suspicion that the Norwegian-owned and Russian-crewed ship had been involved in serious cable damage discovered last weekend.

Kalif Du Berlais would be a poignant winner of the Scilly Isles following the death of his part-owner John Hales, but it is Jango Baie who heads the market following an impressive start to his career ...

Paul Nicholls feels it would be a fitting tribute to owner John Hales should Kalif Du Berlais win the Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown on Saturday. Nicholls announced on Friday ...

The mother of a jailed British-Egyptian who has vowed not to eat until he is freed says Sir Keir Starmer has written to her saying her son’s release is possible but will “take time”. Laila Soueif, who ...

Paul Martin, 59, appeared in court charged with encouraging terrorism, possessing articles for the purposes of terrorism, and possessing a stun gun.

The men’s release would be the fourth since a ceasefire paused the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas this month.

A driver who crashed his car into a bus stop, seriously injuring a four-year-old boy, has been sentenced to two years and two months in detention. James Doherty, 18, who had no driving licence or ...

The pharmaceutical giant claimed the Labour Government failed to match its predecessor’s offer of help for the Merseyside investment.

Lincolnshire Police chief said the force may have to cut 400 staff and officers as the Government announced £100m extra for neighbourhood policing.

A 14-year-old girl who stabbed two teachers and a pupil at a school has said she was sorry for what she had done and regretted it – wishing she could turn back the clock, a court heard.