UK embassy security fears after Briton suspected of spying for Russia arrested in Germany

MPs are calling for a review of private contractors in British embassies after a Briton working at the UK embassy in Berlin was arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying for Russia.

British-flagged vessel sinks in Greece, coast guard says

A British-flagged vessel has sunk of the coast of Milos and a rescue operation is under way for 17 passengers at sea, the Greek coast guard says.

GCSE top grades reach record high after exams cancelled for second year

GCSE results have hit record highs again this year.

Fight for control of Afghanistan as Taliban surge advances towards Kabul

Fighting in Afghanistan's Kandahar region has become "extremely intense" amid the continued insurgence of the Taliban in the country.

Met commissioner says ‘no one is above the law’, when asked about Prince Andrew allegations

The Metropolitan Police commissioner has said "no one is above the law" when asked about allegations of sexual assault against Prince Andrew.

Fight for control of Afghanistan as Taliban surge advances towards Kabul

Fighting in Afghanistan's Kandahar region has become "extremely intense" amid the continued insurgence of the Taliban in the country.

British-flagged vessel sinks in Greece, coast guard says

A British-flagged vessel has sunk of the coast of Milos and a rescue operation is under way for 17 passengers at sea, the Greek coast guard says.

Economy grows by 4.8% in second quarter as post-lockdown reopening drives spending spree

The UK economy grew by 4.8% in the second quarter of the year, according to official figures charting the fightback from the last lockdowns imposed on households and businesses to tackle the coronavirus crisis.