Rural councils are to get more money to pay for the cost of “remoteness” as part of a funding shake-up, ministers have suggested after countryside authorities raised concerns that they would lose out.

China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier has arrived in Hong Kong as part of a drive to drum up patriotism, days after the former British colony marked the 28th anniversary of its return to ...

Diogo Jota was a dedicated family man who married his long-term partner less than two weeks ago. His two young sons and baby daughter, born only in November, were by his side as he celebrated ...

Some 94 Palestinians were killed in Gaza overnight, including 45 who were attempting to get much-needed humanitarian aid, hospitals and the Health Ministry said.

A supermarket chain is calling for the return of a beloved icon of the nation’s football memories – the half-time orange slice.

The “future already looks better for the NHS” under Labour, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he set out a 10-year vision to bring care closer to people’s homes.

Ministers expect “accountability at the highest levels” for the BBC’s decision to screen Bob Vylan at Glastonbury, the Culture Secretary has said. Lisa Nandy told the Commons she has heard from the ...

Political activist Tommy Robinson has denied harassing two journalists by allegedly telling them “I’m coming to get you” and “I’ll be knocking at your door”.

Henry Patten is sticking to his tried and tested formula after getting his Wimbledon title defence off to a winning start.

The UK’s service sector grew at its fastest rate for 10 months in June as inflation eased back, according to new figures. Experts said a “turnaround” in spending by UK businesses and consumers helped ...

Alcaraz, who beat 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the previous two finals here, waltzed to victory in just over two hours to set up a third round clash with either German Jan-Lennard ...

Alfie Hewett hopes he is peaking at the perfect time ahead of his dual Wimbledon title defence. The Norfolk wheelchair tennis star, 27, eased into the semi-finals of the LTA’s Lexus British Open ...