Pandemic fuelling rise in online sex crimes against children, charity says

The coronavirus pandemic is "fuelling long-term changes" to the threat posed by online sexual abusers, with children now facing "significant new risks", according to the country's leading children's charity.

Storm Darcy to bring more heavy snow across parts of the country

More heavy snowfall is forecast across parts of England as Storm Darcy continues to trigger UK-wide weather warnings.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers win Super Bowl as Tom Brady gets record seventh victory

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won Super Bowl LV, beating Kansas City Chiefs 31 to 9 in Florida.

Americans voice ‘legitimate fears’ of civil war as Trump’s impeachment trial looms

American politics often baffles outsiders but on the eve of Donald Trump's second impeachment trial, it really has never been weirder.

‘Boris, you knew him as he helped your campaign’: Mother of man who was fatally stabbed pleads with PM for help

The mother of a 22-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in a "barbaric" attack in north London has called on the prime minister for help.

Derby-based firm to produce 20 million rapid coronavirus tests

A diagnostics company in Derby has become the first British manufacturer to supply COVID-19 tests to the government.

COVID-19 has hit exam years hardest, but students need not be a ‘lost generation’ – study

GCSE and A-level students have been hardest hit by COVID-19, according to the UK's biggest study into the impacts on young people.

The ‘offensive cyber’ used to confuse Islamic State militants and prevent drone attacks

The UK has revealed new details about a secret cyber operation against Islamic State that targeted the group's ability to fly drones, meddled with their phones and hit their propaganda.