French PM looks to scrap two public holidays in bold bid to cut national debt19 minutes agoLaura GozziBBC NewsGetty ImagesFrance's Prime Minister François Bayrou has proposed cutting two public...
There is never a good time to elect a Labour government. There are only slightly less bad times. Like 1997 for example. We could just about afford Labour then, because the economy was absolutely...
The Canary Islands may introduce a flat rate for taxis to make costs more predictable and competitive for travellers. The government hopes an aligned service may encourage locals and tourists to use...
Britain is set to sign its first defence cooperation treaty with Germany in the modern-era this week, in a move hailed as a major step in tightening security ties across Europe.Sir Keir Starmer and...
UK-France migrant deal 'robust' against legal challenges, Cooper says2 days agoAnna LamcheBBC NewsPAThe home secretary has said the new migrant returns scheme agreed with France on Thursday is...
The Princess of Wales consoled Amanda Anisimova after the loss (Image: PA Wire)Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, offered words of encouragement to Wimbledon runner-up Amanda Anisimova, advising...
Why cockpit audio deepens the mystery of Air India crash 2 hours agoSoutik BiswasIndia correspondent•@soutikBBCInvestigators have uncovered a chilling discovery in the preliminary investigation...
US author Attica Locke can't wait to swap LA for Harrogate (Image: Victoria Will)Award-winning screenwriter and novelist Attica Locke has been champing at the bit to swap her home town of Los Angles...
Parliament’s standards watchdog has opened an investigation into Rupert Lowe, the former Reform MP, reportedly over a failure to declare the hundreds of thousands of pounds donated to his “Rape...
Donald Trump’s top military strategist is “p***ing everyone off” in Washington as tensions mount over the future of the landmark AUKUS submarine pact with the UK and Australia. Elbridge Colby,...
An ice sculpture of a woman living with motor neurone disease (MND) will be installed in Parliament Square next week – and left to melt – to highlight the devastating reality of being denied...
In a surprise move, Belfast City Council has decided in a private session on Wednesday to clear the site of the proposed bonfire at Meridi Street due to asbestos concerns and possible power supply...
It’s the job nobody wants, despite a whacking great salary, a vast amount power in the land, incredible digs and a very stylish wardrobe to boot. Yes, it’s the Archbishop of Canterbury gig - the...
Al Murray and James Holland have shared their opinions on the most authentic World War 2 movies. The pair have studied the period in depth and share their knowledge via their We Have Ways Of Making...
A convicted murderer who killed family members with a poisoned beef wellington spent the length of her trial making a series of wild complaints about her life in prison.Erin Patterson complained...