Army to shrink to its smallest size since the 1700s under sweeping defence plans

The size of the British army will be reduced to 72,500 personnel, and the RAF will have its air cargo and personnel carriers drastically cut as part of the biggest overhaul of the armed...

A year after first lockdown: The street that doesn’t want to lose its new togetherness

As we were all plunged into lockdown 12 months ago there was no manual to follow. Staying at home was something of a novelty.

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.