Charities have warned of the impact of the cold weather on society’s most vulnerable people as the UK experiences what the Met Office has called “the first taste of winter”.

Ministers insist they back British farmers, and say the inheritance tax changes will only affect the largest estates.

Taoiseach Simon Harris and Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald both faced scrutiny over their handling of controversies involving party colleagues during the televised General Election debate.

Andy Robertson headed home John Souttar’s cross three minutes into added time to secure a 2-1 win over Poland.

David Lammy warned that faith in international law may ‘never return’ unless Vladimir Putin fails as he attended a UN Security Council session.

The parents of Harshita Brella have said they “want justice” for their daughter who was murdered and found in the boot of a car. An international manhunt is under way for the husband of Ms Brella, of ...

The UK is set to relaunch trade talks with India, Downing Street has announced. It was confirmed that discussions will reopen at the start of next year, following a bilateral meeting between Sir Keir ...

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said that the most recent growth figures are “not good enough” as he said he wanted “better” results than those seen last week. Numbers released last Friday by the ...

Northern Ireland saw a two-goal lead disappear in the space of three minutes but a 2-2 Nations League draw with Luxembourg was still enough for Michael O’Neill’s side to earn promotion as winners of ...

The Government’s change to inheritance tax relief on farming businesses was “the straw that broke the camel’s back”, the president of the National Farmer’s Union will tell members.

British Airways has been hit by a “technical issue” as frustrated customers around the world complained of delays. Reports earlier on Monday suggested dozens of BA flights had been grounded after an ...

A new Armed Forces watchdog will be a “powerful independent voice” for service men and women, Defence Secretary John Healey has said. The Armed Forces Commissioner Bill will establish the Armed Forces ...