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New testing kits are being rolled out by the Metropolitan Police to crack down on illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, with a record number of the vehicles seized so far in 2026..

Massive forest fires forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in south-western France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux as the flames raged out of control..

Five police officers have been injured after a number had to be recovered from the River Thames when their boat hit Westminster Bridge, the Metropolitan Police said..

Millions of motorists are set for long journeys over the next week as summer getaways continue..

Whitehall resistance to devolution is “over for good”, the Prime Minister has said ahead of his first meeting at the new No 10 North..

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been transferred from prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed..

Persistent money troubles have been linked to faster brain ageing in a new study..

Consumer confidence has seen a significant six-point “Burnham bounce” – the largest increase since November 2023..

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he will “put a pause” on the plan for the early release of prisoners..

A teenage girl died trying to save her seven-year-old cousin who “got into trouble” as the tide came in on West Mersea beach, according to a family friend..

A man who planned a terror attack with his friend who went on a fatal knife rampage at a Manchester synagogue less than two months later has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 17 years..

Business rates will be cut by 20% for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year, Downing Street has announced..

More than three quarters of UK airports raised or introduced drop-off fees for drivers in the past year, according to new research..

Weight loss and diabetes drugs such as Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to an increased risk of hair loss, researchers say..

Online bullying over social media could be linked to declining school attendance rates, according to a study..

Santander UK has pledged not to shut any more branches across its network and those of recently-acquired rival TSB before 2028, despite plans to cut costs further over the rest of the year..

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has paid tribute to his “dear friend” Ozzy Osbourne on the first anniversary of his death, adding: “I still can’t believe that he’s not with us.”.

The former chief executive of Southern Water has been charged with conspiracy to defraud authorities over allegations he was involved in a plan to manipulate water quality tests to avoid millions of pounds in penalties.

The widow of police officer Andrew Harper has said it is “deplorable” that two of his killers are being considered for early release..

Southampton’s head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the Football Association over the ‘Spygate’ scandal..