PM refuses to rule out more tax rises ahead of next election as he defends National Insurance hike

Boris Johnson has refused to rule out further tax rises prior to the next general election as he defended his abandonment of a Conservative manifesto promise not to raise National Insurance contributions.

Taliban announces Afghan caretaker government, including FBI-wanted militant as minister

The Taliban has appointed several old guard members to Afghanistan's caretaker government.

He has chosen his path – Boris Johnson redrawing lines of what it means to be a Conservative

The significance of Boris Johnson's announcement goes well beyond social care.

Taliban announces Afghan caretaker government, including FBI-wanted militant as minister

The Taliban has appointed several old guard members to Afghanistan's caretaker government.

Parts of England and Wales could see heatwave with temperatures of up to 30C

Temperatures could reach up to 30C (86F) in parts of the UK on Tuesday as the country enjoys a warm start to September.

Two Met Police officers investigated for misconduct over investigation into Richard Okorogheye’s disappearance

Two Metropolitan Police officers are being investigated for possible misconduct over the investigation into the disappearance of Richard Okorogheye, the police watchdog has said.

Warm weather sees channel crossings continue day after hundreds of migrants brought ashore in Kent

People have continued to cross the English Channel, the day after hundreds of migrants were brought ashore in Kent.

Four in five people aged 16 and over in UK have had both COVID vaccine jabs

Four in five people aged 16 and over in the UK have now received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, the government has announced.