‘Keep calm and carry on’: France shrugs off UK plan to deploy navy amid Brexit trade deal standoff

France has shrugged off plans by Britain to deploy Royal Navy ships to protect the country's fishing rights in the case of a no-deal Brexit.

Police appeal after newborn baby found dead in Somerset garden

Police have issued an urgent appeal for information after a newborn baby was found dead in Somerset.

McLaren sells big stake in F1 team to consortium in £560m deal

A consortium of US-based investors is close to buying a big stake in the McLaren Formula One (F1) team in a deal that will value the historic British racing outfit at more than £550m.

News: Airbnb shares soar following initial public offering

Shares in holiday rental company Airbnb have surged on their first day of public trading. At the close of the day, the organisation had a valuation of more than $100 billion.

Hong Kong democracy advocate and media tycoon charged

A Hong Kong media tycoon and advocate for democracy has been denied bail after being charged under the semi-autonomous Chinese territory's new national security law.

Birmingham ‘test and dine’ scheme offers hope for closed Tier 3 restaurants

Restaurants in Tier 3 could have a route to reopening if a pilot project in Birmingham gets the go-ahead.

Virgin Galactic aborts space tourist test flight

Virgin Galactic aborted a landmark test flight of its rocket-powered space plane, despite everything getting the all-clear a minute before launch.

Britain should be ‘very worried’ about a no-deal Brexit, ex-security chief warns

Britain should be "very worried" about the prospect of a no-deal Brexit, a former head of Europol has warned.