Irish actress Nicola Coughlan has said she is “completely horrified” and “disgusted” by the Supreme Court ruling on gender and will fundraise for a transgender charity. The Bridgerton and Barbie star, ...

The chief executive of Toby Carvery has apologised for “the upset that it has caused” after it felled a 400-year-old oak tree outside one of its restaurants. The tree, in Whitewebbs Park, north London ...

Just days after the recent wet weather, the Met Office has issued a new warning for heavy rain and strong winds expected over the Easter weekend ...

Rebecca Richardson, 54, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday as she fights extradition to Turkey over allegations she sexually assaulted a young child while teaching at an ...

Kevin Booth denies directing sexual communication to a woman without her consent at his home in the Highlands.

Education unions are calling on the Government to provide clear guidance to schools and colleges on how to interpret the law in regard to children.

The European Central Bank has cut interest rates to counter worries about economic growth fuelled by President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught. The bank said in a statement that “the outlook for ...

Simon Armitage has said he is “excited” to receive the freedom of the City of London, despite being a northerner all his life. The Poet Laureate, who was brought up in Marsden, West Yorkshire, ...

The PPS in Northern Ireland also said Will Kerr will not face charges relating to an allegation of misconduct in public office.

One Day star Ambika Mod and The Tick actor Peter Serafinowicz are among the famous faces selected to bring their “hugely gratifying” readings of the International Booker Prize shortlist to a series of ...

Outgoing BP chairman Helge Lund received a near 25% vote against his re-election at the UK oil major’s annual general meeting in a shareholder revolt. The company’s board was dealt a bloody nose from ...

Former BBC Radio 2 DJ Colin Berry has died at the age of 79, the corporation has said. He spent 25 years as the man who read out the UK’s voting decision at the Eurovision Song Contest, until 2002.