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The Princess of Wales will make a return to major overseas royal tours when she joins her husband in India for his Earthshot Prize awards ceremony..

A taxpayer-funded scheme aimed at helping young people into work will be expanded to include under-25s who have been claiming benefits for a year, the Government has announced..

The Government has said it will consider calls to change the age of consent after a woman waived her right to anonymity to publicly claim she was raped by Russell Brand as a 16-year-old schoolgirl..

The leader of Welsh Labour said his party fell short on delivering for people in Wales and “angered” voters who turned elsewhere in May’s Welsh Parliament election..

Airlines cancelled thousands of flights across the US on Saturday as they worked to recover from the longest nationwide ground stop in 25 years, which left passengers scrambling for seats and disrupted travel around the world..

Wales ended 73 years of hurt against New Zealand and shredded world rugby’s form book by winning an epic Nations Championship encounter 35-28 at the Principality Stadium..

Thousands of people opposed to data centres have marched through Edinburgh as campaigners called for a “national conversation” on proposed plans..

Young people deserve a legal “guarantee” of a job, training or employment support, Alan Milburn has said..

Andy Burnham will promise more power for Welsh communities as Labour seeks to rebuild following its humiliation in the Senedd elections..

More than half of voters in Northern Ireland believe the UK should rejoin the European Union a decade after the Brexit referendum, a new opinion poll has suggested..

Scottish actor Alan Cumming will make a surprise voice cameo appearance during a romantasy-inspired dance on Strictly Come Dancing..

A tanker has struck the American Heritage river cruise paddleboat in New Orleans with 180 people on board, partially submerging the boat..

Passengers flying to and from UK airports are likely to face disruption after flights were grounded across the United States..

James Blunt has secured his first UK number one album in almost two decades, just weeks after missing out on victory on The Celebrity Traitors..

The force says it has received a number of non-recent allegations against the former Britain’s Got Talent judge “in recent days”.

Manchester United’s new head coach Mauricio Pochettino broke down in tears on Friday as he said leaving his role with the United States had been “one of the most difficult decisions” of his whole career..

The Government will face a legal challenge over plans to convert a Ministry of Defence site near the Oxfordshire village of Piddington into accommodation for more than 1,200 detained asylum seekers, the parish council chairman has said..

Manchester United have reached an agreement for Mauricio Pochettino to become their new head coach..

Microsoft’s global outage may cause stress and disruption for people moving on “unlucky” Friday 13, but a property expert said many firms use purpose-built portals which will help.

Sir Ian McKellen said live theatre has become “increasingly costly” as he spoke about a new £15 million project by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport for the National Theatre..

England crashed to a heavy defeat in the first game of their latest Australian tour, with a rousing debut from 21-year-old Mahli Beardman diverting some of the home side’s attention from the ongoing sandpaper scandal..

Cheltenham has urged racegoers to arrive early on Friday for the first day of the November meeting as a worldwide Microsoft outage could cause issues with digital tickets..

Thomas Tuchel says the “winner takes it all” as England end 2026 with the opportunity to top their Nations League group in Sunday’s “final” at world champions Spain..

Manchester United are set to agree a two-and-a-half-year contract with Mauricio Pochettino to succeed Michael Carrick, the Press Association understands..

The BBC has responded after complaints were made about the charities the Celebrity Traitors winners donated to..

Microsoft said it is seeing “early signs of stabilisation” but has not yet been able to fully restore services after a global outage left millions without access to emails and Teams around the world..

Microsoft said it is seeing “early signs of stabilisation” but has not yet been able to fully restore services after a global outage left millions without access to emails and Teams around the world..

A rediscovered Second World War plotting room hidden under the white cliffs of Dover is set to open to visitors for the first time, the National Trust has revealed..

First-time buyer inquiries for homes have fallen by 27% in the past week, compared with the same period a year earlier, according to a property website..

Microsoft users continued to experience disruption on Friday as the tech giant worked to resolve outages impacting some of its most popular services..

The King has been pictured reviewing plans for his charity’s flagship Australian regeneration project..

Communities Secretary Angela Rayner has approved full planning permission for a Ministry of Defence site near the village of Piddington in Oxfordshire to be turned into accommodation for more than 1,200 detained asylum seekers..

Harry Kane will become England’s most-capped player after being named in the starting XI for their Nations League clash with Croatia..

Harry Kane will become England’s most-capped player after being named in the starting XI for their Nations League clash with Croatia..

Scottish actor Robert Carlyle has stepped into the world of Line Of Duty for the first time as a specialist rifle officer..

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has resigned after his extramarital affair raised national security concerns..

Drummer Roger Taylor has announced he is quitting Duran Duran due to the worsening of his recently diagnosed tinnitus..

Five people were shot in a trendy Washington DC neighbourhood within walking distance of the White House, said police, who were responding to multiple locations..

The stage production of Hamnet will go on tour across the UK for the first time..

Russell Brand will be the subject of a new Netflix documentary charting his rise to international fame and his dramatic fall from grace, after he was jailed for 10 and a half years for rape and sexual assault..

Crystal Palace have sacked manager Pierre Sage less than five months after his appointment..

Poundland has given itself more time to thrash out a rescue deal for the business as it battles to stave off the threat of insolvency..

Metro Bank has put itself up for sale as it looks to the “next phase of growth” after recent turnaround efforts..

More than 3,500 patients a day received care in hospital corridors or makeshift treatment areas in England last month, as other figures show the NHS is already facing growing pressures before winter has arrived.

Activist Danny Tommo has admitted criminal damage after slashing a migrant dinghy with a knife in the English Channel..

Manchester United’s owners, rather than Michael Carrick, are to blame for the club’s continued problems, a fans’ group has said..

Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach..

Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach..

Michael Carrick has been sacked as Manchester United head coach..

A Government minister has called for the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to be reviewed, as women in the media industry speak out about the use of the so-called gagging orders..

Mortgage arrears and repossessions fell annually in the third quarter of this year, according to a banking and finance industry body, despite some rising cost pressures for households..

Michael Carrick looks set to end another day in limbo despite Manchester United laying the groundwork to bring in Mauricio Pochettino..

Mitch Marsh refused to shed any light on his own role in Australia’s ongoing sandpaper scandal, despite facing an excruciating grilling in Perth..

Major changes to the national and London blue plaque schemes will allow more “hidden heroes” to be celebrated..

The UK economy has grown at its fastest quarterly rate since the start of 2024 following a boost from tech services and AI..

The UK economy has grown at its fastest quarterly rate since the start of 2024 following a boost from tech services and AI..

Six in 10 people in Scotland (60%) have either worried about their own drinking or that of someone else, a poll has found..

Andy Burnham has said the UK is committed to meeting its 2050 net zero target and working with other countries to reach theirs..

The King and Sir Elton John have recorded an hour-long special episode of the singer’s Apple Radio show Rocket Hour, which will air on the monarch’s 78th birthday on Saturday..

Changes to how out-of-work young people are treated will not be “pain-free”, Alan Milburn has said as he acknowledged some would lose out on financial support under his plans..

Harry Kane believes even his recent Ballon d’Or win will not stop him feeling like he has to prove himself..

Ed Miliband has said he deeply regrets appearing on Russell Brand’s web show after he was accused of “cosying up” to the shamed comedian during his 2015 leadership campaign..

The future of Poundland remains uncertain as last-ditch efforts continue to save the struggling retailer..

The future of Poundland remains uncertain as last-ditch efforts continue to save the struggling retailer..

A 32-year-old Scottish DJ has been identified as one of the six people killed in the Krakow shooting..

Consultants in England have paused industrial action and will not walk out at the end of the month, the British Medical Association (BMA) has said..

Dua Lipa will become the first solo female British artist to headline Coachella when she performs at the US music festival in 2027..

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and Lord Speaker Lord Forsyth of Drumlean laid wreaths and led the nation in a two-minute silence in remembrance of the fallen on Armistice Day..

Angela Rayner will push for a “new wave” of homes to “turn the tide” on the crisis when she brings together the country’s biggest housebuilders, councils and housing chiefs next week..

Governments have been “asleep at the wheel” on social care, the leader of a review into reform of the sector is expected to say as new research concludes it is a “fundamentally fragmented system” with no-one in charge overall..

Parents are returning to buying toys for fun rather than educational value amid the fastest growth in the market for more than a decade, the industry has said..

A Florida court has dismissed the BBC’s attempt to have US President Donald Trump’s 10 billion dollar (£7.5 billion) defamation claim against the broadcaster thrown out..

TV presenter Jonathan Ross said he was “horrified” by the allegations about David Walliams and the crimes of Russell Brand, adding that he was “genuinely unaware of their conduct”..

Lucy Beaumont said the TV industry needs better procedures for people to raise safeguarding issues as she revealed she was among people who spoke to The Guardian about allegations involving David Walliams..

Michael Carrick took training on Tuesday as Manchester United’s powerbrokers drag their heels over the beleaguered head coach’s future ahead of a key meeting in Monaco..

Luke Littler admits he thought he would be facing pub players on his recent Netflix show but says top women’s player Fallon Sherrock was a worthy winner..

Numbers of puffins breeding on the Farne Islands fell this year as seabird species struggled with an exceptionally difficult winter, the National Trust has said..

Allegations of sexual misconduct and grooming against David Walliams have sparked calls to make it easier to report concerns about the behaviour of powerful celebrities..

Joe Root resisted the opportunity to twist the knife on Australia over ‘sandpapergate’, as Usman Khawaja’s ball-tampering revelations continued to make waves Down Under..

Vaping among young people may worsen lung function in the long term, researchers have suggested..

Prince George’s detailed drawing of a kingfisher takes pride of place in a special edition of a magazine guest edited by his father the Prince of Wales..

The Duchess of Sussex’s father is back in custody for cutting off his electronic tag just days after his arrest for possessing child sex abuse material, including images of himself with naked young girls..

Seven people have been taken to hospital after a car struck pedestrians on a road in the west end of Glasgow..

David Walliams has been accused of sexual misconduct and abusing his power to groom teenagers as young as 15..

Michael Carrick took training on Tuesday as Manchester United’s powerbrokers drag their heels over the beleaguered head coach’s future ahead of a key meeting in Monaco..

Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has made a return to the club’s training base for the first time since he collapsed in a training session..

Champion marathon runner Paula Radcliffe has praised Princess Charlotte for being a role model for girls in sport as she celebrated the “immense honour” of being made an OBE..

Multiple women have accused author and TV star David Walliams of sexual misconduct, including when they were teenagers..

The famous man who tried to get an injunction to prevent the reporting of allegations against him can now be named as David Walliams..

The Celebrity Traitors and Amandaland are some of the UK shows that have been nominated for Rose d’Or awards..

Sir Paul McCartney has become a billionaire and is now the world’s third-richest musician..

Grocery price inflation edged up again in October as sales of essentials jumped following the launch of the Government’s Be Ready campaign, figures show..

US aircraft were evacuated from an airbase in Britain on Monday following a threat from Iran, it has been reported..

Amazon has taken a major step towards introducing its drone delivery service across the UK after securing the “world’s first” safety authorisation..

The Duke of Sussex has said children “deserve to feel safe wherever they are” as the Duchess of Sussex made her first public appearance since her father’s arrest for possession of child abuse images..

Hundreds more prisoners will be released from jail in the latest phase of the Government’s controversial expanded early release scheme..

Schools in England should go beyond “not seen, not heard” phone policies, where devices stay in pupils’ bags during the day, to ensure children can learn away from distractions, the Government has said..

Retailers suffered a subdued October as shoppers delayed spending ahead of Black Friday and Christmas, figures show..

Russell Brand has been accused of further violence towards women as he prepared to spend the first night of his 10-and-a-half year sentence for rape and sexual assault behind bars..

Olivia Dean has been named Apple Music’s Artist Of The Year for 2026..

Dense fog has led to a “high” air pollution alert being issued in London, as forecasters warn of transport delays and difficult travel conditions across much of the country..

Former I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here winner Sam Thompson has said working alongside presenting duo Ant and Dec is one of the “coolest things in the world”..

Manchester United are reviewing head coach Michael Carrick’s position as the club take stock during the international break, the Press Association understands..

The Duchess of Sussex has pulled out of making a joint speech with the Duke of Sussex in Brussels about online child safety because she is “not strong enough” after her father’s arrest..

One of the killers of James Bulger is to remain behind bars after he told a Parole Board panel he should stay in prison..

Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh has died at the age of 69 following a “long illness”, his agent has confirmed..

Russell Brand has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years for raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three TV and radio workers during his rise to international fame..

Russell Brand has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years for raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three TV and radio workers during his rise to international fame..

A 2kg pack of ice cubes was Deliveroo’s most delivered item this year, according to a report from the delivery platform..

Concerns that consumers could face a harder uphill battle to get redress when they have problems with financial firms have been raised by consumer campaigners and charities..

A team of history documentary-makers are preparing for an ambitious bid to retrace the steps of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s most gruelling journey..

David Warner has come out in support of Usman Khawaja’s claims that the entire Australia team and coaching staff were aware of the 2018 sandpaper scandal..

Thousands of people with conditions like heart disease and frailty can get more support from their GP this winter in a bid to keep them out of hospital, the Government has announced..

Russell Brand started to pray and told his wife “it’ll be okay” as he entered the dock to be sentenced for raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three other women..

A gunman suspected of killing six people in Krakow on Saturday has died in hospital..

Russell Brand is set to return to court on Monday to be sentenced for raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three other women during his showbiz career..

Steve Borthwick's side run out 45-22 winners at the Allianz Stadium.

The 32-year-old Celebrity Traitors star has presented the ITV reality show since 2023.

The Reform leader believes Parliament’s standards commissioner will find against him when the investigation wraps up.

The Red Devils boss committed himself to the Old Trafford side after a 4-4 home draw with Aston Villa.

The Government is seriously considering banning children from online sales platforms.

Charles took centre stage and laid the first wreath at the Cenotaph.

The side fell to another defeat at Murrayfield in rugby union's Nations Championship.

Two people were seriously injured in the collision.

The suspected gunman was believed to have been inspired by “far-right ideologies” and remains in hospital after being shot by police.

Liam Delap’s emphatic brace earned Nottingham Forest a first home win of the season and piled the misery on Manchester City with a 3-1 victory..

Britain will not be able to pick and choose which elements of the European Union’s single market arrangements it wants if the country moves closer to the bloc, a former chief Brexit negotiator has warned..

President Donald Trump said the US military carried out new limited strikes on Iran on Friday, targeting an Iranian air defence system..

The Duchess of Sussex’s father will be subject to home detention and electronic tagging following his release on bail after appearing in a US court accused of possessing child sex abuse material, including images of himself with naked young girls..

Andy Farrell challenged Ireland to be more ruthless after they swept aside Argentina with a 42-12 bonus-point victory in the Nations Championship in Dublin..

Andy Burnham has said he will look at changing rape trials to encourage more women to come forward and “get the conviction rate up”..

TV horticulturalist Monty Don has presented his last episode of the BBC’s Gardeners’ World after more than two decades on the show..

Campaigners have said 75 organisations are set to protest against AI data centres in Scotland as charities demand “a proper public consultation” on plans..

The Duchess of Sussex’s father has been arrested by federal agents in the US on charges related to child sexual abuse material, it has been reported..

A number of police officers were injured when emergency services were attacked with bricks, missiles and fireworks in “shocking scenes” on Bonfire Night..

Andy Burnham has praised the courage of Russell Brand’s victims as police chiefs prepare for a flood of further allegations against the rapist comedian..

The owner of British Airways has revealed a profits hit from soaring fuel costs and a bill of up to 30 million euros (£24.6 million) from recent air traffic control outages..

Jobe Bellingham and Josh King have been included in the final England squad of the year, but Thomas Tuchel has overlooked Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo for November’s internationals..

London’s financial markets slid on Friday morning as a major tech sell-off on Wall Street spread globally..

Andy Burnham has said employers will be made to say how much they are prepared to pay new hires..

Andy Burnham has said employers will be made to say how much they are prepared to pay new hires..

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley will call for urgent policing reforms in England and Wales during a keynote speech in Manchester on Friday..

Russell Brand has been accused of raping two more women and could now face further criminal charges, it can be revealed..

Russell Brand is facing years in prison after being found guilty of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women during his showbiz career..

Russell Brand is facing years in prison after being found guilty of raping one of his fans and sexually assaulting three women during his showbiz career..

The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years and warned that further hikes are likely if the Iran war is not resolved..

A guitar used by Johnny Marr after his split from The Smiths is expected to fetch up to £30,000 when it goes under the hammer next month..

Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane says he feels “right at home” after signing a bumper contract extension at Bayern Munich..

BT has revealed almost another 8,000 jobs have been axed since the end of March as part of its ongoing programme to slash costs..

The US owners of Poundland have said the high street chain remains “challenged and vulnerable” after holding talks with ministers amid Government criticism of their handling of the retailer..

A Cabinet minister told her interviewer to “get a life” when asked about claims that smoky bacon crisps could be banned under a deal to be signed with the European Union this month..

The Bank of England is poised to hike interest rates for the first time in more than three years, economists think..

James Blunt has said he thought Romesh Ranganathan “betrayed” him during the final of The Celebrity Traitors..

Multiple flights have reportedly been diverted on Thursday morning following a further series of bomb threats..

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football..

Channel 4 has cancelled Married At First Sight UK following an external review triggered by “serious allegations of wrongdoing”..

It follows the birth of his first child.

The Gunners beat Slavia Prague 2-1 in the Champions League.

The two-storey Swiss chalet stands in the gardens of Eastgate House in Rochester.

Their decision will be announced at lunchtime.

Erling Haaland scored the winner in the 78th minute against RB Leipzig.

That's according to a joint statement by Commonwealth Leaders.

Jaime Winstone will miss this weekend’s Strictly Come Dancing after suffering a torn abdominal muscle..

Alexander Zverev lost his first match since becoming world number one..

Poundland’s owners need to find a “practical solution” to keep stores open and save jobs, Andy Burnham has said..

Andy Burnham said the world has an “opportunity” to focus on ending the Iran war and easing the cost of living following the US midterm elections in which Donald Trump’s Republican Party suffered a series of crushing defeats..

A 29-year-old man has been arrested after the discovery of a TikTok account advertising illegal crossings from the UK to Europe, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said..

A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre..

A train derailment that caused the deaths of three people in 2020 could have been avoided if a drain had been built correctly, a sheriff has found..

The boss of Marks & Spencer (M&S) has accused the Labour Government of one of the “biggest tax grabs in history” as the historic retailer cautioned it faces an “onslaught of costs”..

Four cutting-edge blood tests to pick up cancer in the earliest stages will be given to thousands of patients across the NHS..

Raphinha found it difficult to play in Barcelona’s Champions League clash with Aston Villa after the death of Jesus de Miguel..

Joe Rodon has been named in the Wales squad for upcoming Nations League games, despite not having played for over two months..

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said the players “don’t need to save anyone’s job” after they fought back from 2-0 down against Roma to win 3-2 and halt a nine-game winless run..

British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic defeated former grand slam champion Sofia Kenin to claim her first WTA Tour win – despite only finding out she was playing an hour before..

Pub group JD Wetherspoon has said it plans to open up to 25 bars over the year ahead as it reported a jump in first-quarter sales..

Hollywood film star Rebel Wilson is being prosecuted in the UK for failing to insure a £50,000 Audi while in the United States waiting for her second child to be born..

Celebrity hairstylist and beauty entrepreneur John Frieda has died aged 75..

British taxpayers will not pay a penny more as a result of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s “new approach” to the Commonwealth, the Foreign Secretary has insisted..

Donald Trump has been branded a “failed lame duck president” after the Democrats inflicted a string of historic defeats against the Republicans to take control of Congress..

Donald Trump has been branded a “failed lame duck president” after the Democrats inflicted a string of historic defeats against the Republicans to take control of the US Senate..

Elsinore, which stars Andrew Scott, is leading this year’s nominations for the British Independent Film Awards with 12 nods..

Sebastien Pocognoli is relishing being able to welcome Scott McTominay’s experience back to the Scotland squad after the midfielder returned to selection following his recovery from a health scare..

Kellogg’s has removed rice from its Rice Krispies and Coco Pops cereals after “changing weather conditions” affected the quality and availability of the ingredient, the firm has said..

The King has told Commonwealth leaders the transatlantic slave trade “fills my heart with horror and my soul with the most profound personal sorrow”, but did not offer an apology..

Meat processing firms in the UK have been hit by cyber attacks after hackers targeted supermarket freezers across Europe..

West Ham have sacked Nuno Espirito Santo after back-to-back home defeats left the club eighth in the Championship..

Millions of private sector workers saving into a pension will be given the option of what could potentially be a simpler way for some to turn their retirement savings into an income, under Government plans..

Virgin Media O2 has confirmed plans to axe thousands of UK jobs under aims to slash costs by around £800 million a year by 2029 as it battles intense competition and a mounting debt pile..

The legacy of slavery will dominate a meeting of Commonwealth leaders, with Andy Burnham beginning talks over a formal apology and the King set to speak about the issue with “unflinching honesty”..

GCHQ has been alerting organisations in the UK which could be at risk after supermarket freezers across Europe were hit by apparent cyber attacks..

Tenerife player Jesus De Miguel has died after an on-field collision in a match on Monday, his club have announced..

A former Conservative MP has walked free from court after admitting altering their passport to access a gambling website..

MMA world champion Cedric Doumbe has been announced as Jake Paul’s opponent for the YouTuber-turned-boxer’s return on December 24..

Strictly Come Dancing star Neil Jones has announced he is expecting his second child with wife Chyna Mills..

Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw missed training on the eve of Manchester United’s crunch Champions League match against Roma but Patrick Dorgu retuned for the first time since picking up a hamstring injury..

Adventurer Karl Bushby has been mobbed by well-wishers as he arrived in his home town of Hull on the last day of his 28-year walk from South America..

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) by job candidates is increasing, according to new research..

Skilled migrants settling in Britain are expected to contribute billions more to the public finances than they cost over their lifetimes, according to analysis published before an immigration rules overhaul expected on Monday..

Up to 10 major industrial and commercial sites across the UK could be built with the help of £700 million in public capital, the Government has announced..