News
The latest news stories from the UK and around the world...
Almost 17500 ScotRail services cancelled last year figures show
More than 17,000 ScotRail trains were cancelled in the last year, a freedom of information request has found..
Ministers to unveil 10 year plan to overhaul infrastructure
Ministers are to unveil their plan to overhaul infrastructure over the next decade as Rachel Reeves said the countrys schools and hospitals have been left to crumble..
Starmer visits Canada for trade talks with Carney ahead of G7 summit
Sir Keir Starmer is holding talks on trade and security with Mark Carney on the first visit by a UK leader to Canada in eight years, ahead of a major international summit..
Starmer accused of U turn after ordering inquiry into grooming gangs
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of a U-turn after committing to a statutory inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal..
King wears black armband in memory of India air disaster at Trooping the Colour
The King wore a black armband in tribute to those killed in the Air India plane crash as the Trooping the Colour ceremony staged in his honour began..
Iran retaliates after Israeli strikes target nuclear programme and military
Iran has launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes on Israel, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, after a series of Israeli attacks on the heart of Tehrans nuclear programme and armed forces..
Grenfell community gathers for final anniversary before tower demolition begins
Grenfell bereaved and survivors are to gather for what is likely to be the final anniversary in the shadow of the tower as it stands, ahead of work to begin its demolition..
One in 10 parents say children ask to miss school over concerns about toilets
More than one in 10 parents said their children have asked to miss school because of concerns about school toilets, a survey has suggested..
Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly named in Kings Birthday Honours list
TV presenter Claudia Winkleman has said she is incredibly grateful to have been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Kings Birthday Honours..
David Beckham immensely proud of knighthood in Kings Birthday Honours
Former England captain David Beckham said he is immensely proud to have been given a knighthood in the Kings Birthday Honours..
Kings Birthday Honours list 2025
Those receiving Knighthoods and Damehoods in the Kings Birthday Honours list 2025..
Ban on advertising and safeguard for child patients added to Assisted Dying Bill
MPs said health professionals would not be allowed to raise the subject of assisted dying with child patients and advertising for such a service would be banned. .
The British survivor of the AirIndiaplane crash has spoken of the horror of watching people dying in front of my eyes
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh told DD News I still cant believe how I survived as he spoke from his hospital bed on Friday..
Parents whose sons are losing ability to walk face nightmare battle with NHS
Parents whose sons are losing the ability to walk have described the nightmare battle they face with the NHS to access a free drug..
William praises rangers who protect awe inspiring rhinos
The Prince of Wales has highlighted the devastating poaching crisis threatening the survival of awe-inspiring rhinos..
100000 electric vehicle charging points to be installed with 381m funding
100,000 street-side electric vehicle (EVs) charging points will be installed across England as a result of £381 million funding, ministers have said..
Trojan horse treatment given green light for NHS use
Blood cancer patients in England will be among the first in the world to have access to a new Trojan horse treatment, health officials have announced..
Increase in candidates for jobs recruiters say
The availability of candidates for jobs has increased at the biggest rate for more than four years, according to recruiters..
Badenoch to call for end to oil and gas windfall tax and ban on new licences
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch is set to call for an end to the windfall tax on oil and gas companies and the ban on new licences..
Thomas Frank appointed Tottenham boss
Thomas Frank has been confirmed as Tottenhams new head coach on a three-year deal..