Britain declined to back the joint communique because it had concerns about the ‘practical clarity’ of global governance outlined, No 10 said.

An investigation has been launched after a fire damaged a Co-op supermarket store in Abbey Wood. Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled the blaze in McLeod Road at around 3.50am today ...

Nicky Henderson is thankful for the well wishes as Sir Gino’s treatment continues following the hind leg infection that has ruled him out for the rest of the season. The five-year-old is unbeaten in ...

A coroner has given a warning about potentially incriminating evidence at a fresh inquest into the death of a premature baby. Robert Sowersby, assistant coroner for Avon, was asking questions about ...

Commons authorities have agreed to install CCTV in the Strangers’ Bar and introduce other security measures to deter drink spiking.

Members of the NASUWT teaching union in non-academised sixth-form colleges have backed strike action in a fight for a pay increase.

The Greek island of Santorini has been rattled by a further earthquake. The latest quake, one of hundreds to hit the volcanic island in recent weeks, is the strongest so far with a magnitude of 5.3.

Kyle Kitchen, 38, is accused of vigorously shaking Primrose Kane and either hitting her with a hard object or throwing her against a hard surface.

The former civil servant wore the traditional scarlet robes for the short introduction ceremony, watched by her Labour MP son.

Two women have been sexually assaulted at a pub in Waterloo station. Police are investigating reports of two sexual assaults which are said to have taken place on December 17 last year, at about ...

A man has been arrested after allegedly making threats to kill during a 15-hour stand-off with armed police in Lewisham.

The Princess of Wales has made the promotion of the early years development of children one of the key elements of her public work.