Hungary and China have signed a number of new agreements to deepen their economic and cultural co-operation during a visit to ...

Israel reopened its side of the nearby Kerem Shalom crossing – Gaza’s main cargo terminal – after a rocket attack over the ...

Donald Trump’s defence lawyers have grilled Stormy Daniels on the transaction at the centre of the former president’s hush ...

British author and journalist Dame Shirley Conran has died aged 91. Her son, the designer Jasper Conran, wrote on Instagram on Thursday: “Shirl girl has flown away, a lark ascending.” ...

Analysis by the Institute for Government came after the Prime Minister pledged to cut Civil Service jobs to pay for an increase in defence spending.

Former chancellor and education secretary Nadhim Zahawi has announced he will not stand at the next general election. The MP for Stratford-on-Avon revealed the news in a resignation letter posted to X ...

The UK could see its hottest day so far this year, as temperatures continue to rise, reaching a high of 26C in parts of England over the weekend, forecasters have said. The Met Office said the weather ...

Kate Forbes has been appointed as John Swinney’s Deputy First Minister as the SNP leader assembles his Cabinet. Ms Forbes had challenged Humza Yousaf for the SNP leadership last year but opted not to ...

Donald Trump’s approach to Nato is “misunderstood”, David Lammy said as he promised a Labour government would work with the Republican if he returned to the White House. On a visit to Washington, the ...

The Bank of England said it was not yet at the point where it can start cutting rates, opting instead to hold them steady at 5.25.

Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor wrote to Justice Secretary Alex Chalk after ‘deeply concerning’ inspection findings.

John Swinney’s new ministerial team, which includes Kate Forbes as Deputy First Minister, has officially been appointed following a Holyrood vote. But the First Minister faced his first challenge ...