A social worker who tried to see a toddler in the weeks before he was allegedly murdered by his grandparents was told the child was having a nap, a court has heard.

Sir Keir Starmer has chaired an emergency Cobra meeting as Donald Trump considers whether to join Israeli strikes against Iran. The high-level meeting follows the Prime Minister’s return from the G7 ...

Former president Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas. The ex-president’s plans were confirmed by a person with ...

England have kept faith with vice-captain Ollie Pope for the first Test against India, meaning rising star Jacob Bethell must wait for his chance.

Carmers maintained his unbeaten record with a determined display in the Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot. A first runner at the Royal fixture for trainer Paddy Twomey, the Wootton Bassett colt had been ...

Most economists think the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will opt to keep rates on hold when it meets on Thursday.

Amazon has announced the dates for Prime Day 2025 - its 'biggest sale yet', running for double the time of last year's event ...

Free roaming felines have been rejected as potential pest controllers in Westminster because of concerns for their safety.

Motoring groups have criticised the decision to increase Dartford Crossing charges by 40%. Transport minister Lilian Greenwood announced fees for the crossing, which features a bridge and two tunnels ...

Ryland Headley is accused of forcing entry into the home of Louisa Dunne, 75, in Bristol in June 1967 before raping and killing her.

Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions for the first time in their non-cap international against Argentina in Dublin on Friday. Itoje leads a starting XV that features Marcus Smith at ...

Shabana Mahmood told the Council of Europe in a speech in Strasbourg the ECHR ‘must evolve’ to respond to new realities.