Deputy PM David Lammy shares his own traumatic experience of racial abuse at school, urging Nigel Farage to apologise after multiple allegations from former classmates. Read the full story.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns upcoming US-Russia talks may force Kyiv into concessions. Macron hosts Zelenskyy as diplomatic efforts intensify. Read the latest developments.
OBR's Prof David Miles tells MPs that pre-budget leaks spread damaging misconceptions, contradicting government briefings and potentially harming economic growth. Read the full hearing details.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new 3p-per-mile road charge for electric and hybrid vehicles from April 2028. Find out how much you'll pay and what it means for the future of driving.
The Trump administration unveils a 'Hall of Shame' website targeting journalists from outlets like the BBC and Washington Post. Explore the escalating White House media feud.
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro pledges loyalty after a reported phone call with Donald Trump, who has increased pressure with sanctions and a narcoterrorism reward. Explore the rising tensions.
Vladimir Putin, dressed in military fatigues, claims a strategic victory in Ukraine as Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff lands in Moscow for crucial peace negotiations. Kyiv disputes the Russian advance.
An 8-year-old girl is sleeping on a floor in Jamaica after the Home Office rejected her visa, highlighting Britain's ongoing legacy of separating Caribbean families. Read the full investigation.
Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman faces a second Senate hearing for NASA leadership, amid a political saga involving Trump, Elon Musk, and a race to the moon. Read the full analysis.
Starbucks Workers United threatens the 'longest and biggest' strike in company history as 2,500 baristas walk out, demanding a fair contract after four years of unionisation efforts.
The White House's new media 'bias tracker' is a desperate gimmick that reveals Donald Trump's growing isolation, not flawed journalism. Analysis of his attacks and falling approval.
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, with more platforms like Lemon8 to be added. Minister Anika Wells admits a 'sieve' effect but vows fines up to $50m.
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 12 further mistaken prisoner releases in England and Wales since November, with two still at large. He insists the trend is downwards.
Revelation of a US military radar in Trinidad and Tobago raises concerns the Caribbean is being drawn into the escalating US-Venezuela standoff. Read the full analysis.
A US Navy admiral will brief lawmakers as bipartisan scrutiny grows over a boat strike incident. Get the latest details on the investigation and political fallout.
Exclusive video analysis confirms Russian military units have entered the strategic Donetsk town of Pokrovsk, marking a significant shift in frontline dynamics. Read the full report.
The White House clarifies that a US Navy commander, not Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, ordered a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, amid war crime allegations. Read the latest.
A former British soldier has been detained in Ukraine, accused by the SBU of spying for Russia and planning terrorist attacks for 'easy money'. Read the full report.
A 22-year-old man was fatally stabbed in a Post Office on Wembley's High Road. Police are hunting the attacker after shoppers, including mothers with prams, fled in terror. Call 101 with information.
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus is set to arrive for eligible claimants. Find out the payment dates, qualifying benefits, and if you are eligible for the extra support.
Former SBS presenter Mary Kostakidis alleges a racial discrimination case is a bid to 'undermine and discredit' her over Israel-Gaza commentary. Read the latest from the Federal Court.
Hong Kong's leader John Lee announces an independent probe into the Wang Fuk Court fire that killed 151 people. Analysis reveals a narrowing gulf with mainland China's response to disasters.
Justice Secretary David Lammy is set to scale back radical plans to restrict jury trials, following cabinet discussions. He will propose a higher threshold, but critics warn of unfairness.
Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils plans to drastically reduce jury trials in England and Wales, citing a courts emergency with a backlog nearing 100,000 cases. He argues reform upholds the spirit of Magna Carta.
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 12 more prisoners were mistakenly released in a month, with two still at large. Get the latest on this ongoing prison system failure.
Justice Secretary David Lammy admits 12 further erroneous prisoner releases since November, with two still at large. Get the latest on this ongoing prison system fiasco.
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals two prisoners mistakenly freed remain at large, as 91 erroneous releases occurred between April and October. Follow for latest UK justice news.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warns against using Brexit as a 'reckless' foreign policy model. Plus, analysis of the UK-US drugs deal and the race for the US Ambassador role.
Two brothers on trial for drowning their sister in a Dutch swamp blame their father, calling him a 'terror' to the family. The 'honour killing' followed a TikTok video.
Major UK justice system reforms loom as OBR chair resigns amid political row. New study reveals half of women skip Christmas parties over safety fears. Get the full story.