Paternity leave: How much time off work do new dads get across Europe?2 hours agoKristian JohnsonBBC NewsBBCThe paternity leave offer for new dads in the UK is "one of the worst in the developed...

Two men have been jailed for their roles in the theft of a £4.75 million gold toilet from Blenheim Palace. A gang of thieves smashed their way in and ripped out the fully-functioning 18-carat gold...

The High Court heard that the firm linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone 'should pay back' £122 million (Image: PA)The High Court has heard that PPE Medpro, a company linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone,...

Rachel Reeves is eyeing up Elon Musk-style spending cuts to government waste in order to make the sums from today’s Spending Review. The Chancellor’s plans have raised incredulous eyebrows after...

Despair to delight: lost Rodin 'copy' sells for $1m2 days agoYang TianBBC NewsGetty ImagesA small marble sculpture thought to be a copy of the French artist Auguste Rodin's work has turned out to be...

Despair to delight: lost Rodin 'copy' sells for $1m10 hours agoYang TianBBC NewsGetty ImagesA small marble sculpture thought to be a copy of the French artist Auguste Rodin's work has turned out to...

MPs will hold a major debate today on banning halal and kosher slaughter of animals, after thousands of Britons signed a petition demanding better animal welfare. The debate will be held in...

President Donald Trump dances with wife Melania at the Commander and Chief Ball on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump attends some of the inaugural balls after taking the oath as...

Italy citizenship referendum: 'I was born here - but feel rejected'10 hours agoSarah RainsfordEurope correspondentReporting fromRomeCorbis via Getty ImagesSonny Olumati was born in Rome and has lived...

Israel is accused of the gravest war crimes - how governments respond could haunt them for years to come12 hours agoJeremy BowenInternational Editor•@BowenBBCBBCEven wars have rules. They don't...

Bonding over their mutual love of gardening and bee-keeping, the King and Britain’s most famous footballer, David Beckham, hit it off splendidly at Chelsea last month. As they chatted away with...

A mum-of-three boarded a Ryanair flight despite refusing to pay the baggage charge by ditching her suitcase for a bin bag. Natalie Sadler, 43, was boarding her flight from Palma de Mallorca to Leeds...

The Department for Transport has responded to increasing demands for bus passengers in England to receive equivalent assistance as those in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A rapidly expanding...