The number of hospital beds in England occupied by patients with flu has increased by 70% in a week, NHS England said, as it warned of a “tidal wave of flu hitting hospitals”. Health leaders said that ...

John Lewis and former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft have chosen the “cover star” of the retailer’s Christmas ad theme song following a nationwide competition. Mel Raeburn said it was “an honour” to ...

Tai and Naiyahmi Yasharahyalah were found guilty of ‘breathtaking’ neglect which left Abiyah Yasharahyalah with rickets and ...

The Government is considering “fundamental reform” in the courts after the crown court backlog almost doubled in five years, hitting another record high. The number of criminal cases waiting to be ...

A mum is warning people to check their energy bills after claiming British Gas demanded £9,000 from her, only to discover they owed her more ...

The UK’s first drug consumption room may not now open until early next year after delays. The facility, in the east end of Glasgow, was due to open to drug users in October, allowing them to take ...

Officers were called to Siskin Close in Hawkinge, near Folkestone, at 2.23pm on Wednesday after a report the eight-month-old had been bitten by ...

Reduced numbers of houses being built has alarmed some in the industry but construction work and completions continue.

Swedish prosecutors say they have dropped a rape investigation that was launched in connection with football star Kylian Mbappe’s visit to Stockholm in October. In a statement, lead investigator ...

The Australian government said it will tax large digital platforms and search engines unless they agree to share revenue with Australian news media organisations.

Vestas said it is switching from offshore to onshore wind turbine blades, with half of its 600-strong workforce in Newport set to be affected.

South Korea’s parliament says the country’s six opposition parties have submitted a new joint motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his declaration of martial law. The National Assembly said ...