Boris Johnson has denied there was a failure to plan for Covid school closures at the start of the pandemic, saying it would be “surprising” if there had been no planning.

Ms Takaichi won 237 votes – four more than a majority – compared to 149 won by Yoshikoko Noda, head of the largest opposition party.

The Met Office has issued warnings about damage and possible flooding as rain and strong wings hit the Thames Valley region.

Pressure is mounting on Prince Andrew to give up his 30-bedroom mansion after it emerged he has paid a “peppercorn rent” on the property for more than 20 years. Senior Tory Robert Jenrick said it was ...

Researchers said further studies were needed but they hoped the findings can ‘start a larger conversation about prevention in women’s health’.

A CPS source says legal experts are entitled to offer an opinion ‘based on published documents and media reports’.

Keir Mather promised that ticket prices will be “kept under continual review”, once the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill clears both Houses.

Tom Tugendhat suggested that if ‘the bureaucrats are in charge of everything’, then the UK ‘isn’t a democracy any more’.

The number of written complaints submitted to the health service has risen year on year, new NHS England data shows. Some 256,777 complaints were made to the NHS in 2024/25, up from 241,922 a year ...

A man from Slough has been arrested for numerous crimes which involve GBH, drugs and weapons. On Monday, October 13, at just after 7 pm the proactive team stopped a Vauxhall Astra on Viridian Square, ...

Pat McFadden joined campaigners in the Caerphilly constituency on Thursday morning ahead of a crucial by-election for Welsh Labour next week.

A search is underway for a wanted man with links to Slough and Windsor has been launched as he is sought on warrant by Devon and Cornwall Police.