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UK sees largest annual jump in estimated population size since 1971
The UK population has seen its largest annual increase in size since the early 1970s, new figures suggest..
Madeleine McCann suspect cleared of sex offences by German court
A man under investigation over the 2007 disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann has been acquitted of unrelated sexual offences in Germany, according to reports..
HS2 is likely to reach Euston minister signals
HS2 is likely to reach Euston, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has indicated, saying it would never have made sense for that not to happen..
Harry Kane given green light for England duty but injured trio pull out of squad
Harry Kane has been given the green light to play for England following an injury scare but Ezri Konsa, Kobbie Mainoo and Morgan Gibbs-White have been ruled out of Nations League action..
Oasis announce two Australian dates for 2025 reunion tour
Oasis have announced the dates for the Australia leg of their 2025 reunion world tour after selling out their UK, Ireland and North America shows..
Ofwat orders water firms to pay 1576m for missing performance targets
Water companies will have to pay a £157.6 million penalty after missing key targets on reducing pollution, leaks and supply interruptions while customer satisfaction continues to fall, Ofwat has said..
No evidence of third party involvement in womans disappearance say police
Police searching for Victoria Taylor have said there is no information to suggest any form of third-party involvement in her disappearance, as they revealed a new sighting of the 34-year-old on the day she went missing..
TGI Fridays UK secures rescue deal but 1000 jobs lost as 35 restaurants shut
TGI Fridays will remain on UK high streets following a rescue deal for the chain, but more than 1,000 staff have lost their jobs with the immediate closure of 35 restaurants..
Thunderstorms may cause travel disruption in England and Wales Met Office
Thunderstorms and heavy rain may cause travel disruption across parts of southern England and Wales, the Met Office has warned..
Police inquiries ongoing after man killed and three injured in flats blast
Investigations are continuing after an explosion ripped through flats leaving one man dead and three people injured..
Lammy October 7 anniversary is day of deep reflection and pain
David Lammy said the anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel was a moment of deep reflection and pain, as commemorations were held across the UK to mark the outbreak of the latest Middle East conflict..
Salmon 50p with Kings portrait leaps to rarest in circulation Royal Mint
A 50p depicting the Atlantic Salmon and bearing the Kings portrait is the rarest such coin in circulation, the Royal Mint has confirmed..