England captain Ben Stokes has defended the decision to hand rookie batter Jacob Bethell a Test debut in the pivotal number three slot against New Zealand, telling fans: “we do know what we’re doing”.

The way proposed legislation on assisted dying is set to go through Parliament is “utterly inadequate” an MP has said, after she put her name to a bid to halt the plans going through the Commons.

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has suggested his next job could be away from football. Southgate ended an eight-year stint as the national team boss in the wake of the Euro 2024 final defeat ...

Up to 50mm could fall in parts of southern England after a new weather warning for rain was issued by the Met Office.

A lack of clarity on local government spending due to a backlog in audits led to an unprecedented decision by the National Audit Office.

John Letby was also said to have ‘exerted pressure’ via phone calls to members of staff at the Countess of Chester Hospital, a public ...

Sir Keir Starmer met privately with the leader of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) amid an ongoing row over inheritance tax changes which will impact farmers. Downing Street described the Monday ...

Grammy-nominated rapper Slowthai and a friend raped two women at a house party after a gig, a court has been told. The rapper, whose real name is Tyron Frampton, 29, and his co-accused Alex ...

“The Infected Blood Inquiry further highlighted the devastating impacts a lack of senior leadership accountability can have and emphasised the need for candour to apply across the NHS, regardless of ...

Scottish Labour Leader, Anas Sarwar, addressed cuts to services in West Dunbartonshire whilst on the by-election campaign trail ...

Guide aims to help farmers considering agroforestry, which officials say can deliver benefits to environment and farm ...

A vulnerable young mother killed herself after leaving a note claiming “I was murdered” after suffering years of alleged abuse by her ex-boyfriend, a court has heard. Hairdresser Kiena Dawes, 23, also ...