Former cabinet minister defends JK Rowling in free speech address

Free speech is in danger unless people speak up to defend figures such as JK Rowling, according to former Tory cabinet minister Dr Liam Fox.

UK reports 17 COVID deaths in last 24 hours – as record-breaking vaccination streak ends

The UK has recorded 17 coronavirus deaths in the latest 24-hour period - the lowest daily figure since late September.

Sturgeon did not breach ministerial code over Salmond case, investigation finds

Nicola Sturgeon did not breach the ministerial code over her handling of the Alex Salmond harassment case, an independent investigation has found.

UK sanctions four Chinese officials over Uighur human rights abuses

Four Chinese officials will be sanctioned by the UK over "appalling violations" of human rights against Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang province, the foreign secretary has announced.

UK sanctions four Chinese officials over Uighur human rights abuses

Four Chinese officials will be sanctioned by the UK over "appalling violations" of human rights against Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang province, the foreign secretary has announced.

Rare ‘daytime fireball’ meteor that caused ‘sonic boom’ may have ‘crashed into Bristol Channel’

A sonic boom-type explosion heard across France, Wales, and England this weekend has been tied to an extremely rare "daytime fireball" meteor believed to have crashed into the Bristol Channel.

Strictly star AJ Pritchard’s girlfriend reveals YouTube stunt left her with burns

Actress and dancer Abbie Quinnen has revealed that a YouTube stunt left her in hospital requiring continuous treatment for burns.

Hundreds of spiders crawl into garage seeking shelter from Australian floods

Hundreds of spiders have been filmed crawling into a family's garage to escape the heavy rain and floodwater in New South Wales, Australia.