Russia’s economy is “on the brink of going into a recession”, the country’s economy minister has said, according to reports.

Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft has resigned as a Government whip over proposed cuts to disability benefits. In a letter informing the Prime Minister of her resignation, the MP for Lewisham North said she ...

Thomas Holford, 24, has denied murdering Everleigh Stroud, who died aged one after ‘excessive and severe’ shaking when she was just five ...

Donald Trump has delayed a decision on whether to join Israeli attacks on Iran as Sir Keir Starmer continues to urge restraint in the Middle East.

A transport minister has branded the company responsible for delivering the troubled high-speed rail scheme “arrogant”. In withering criticism, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill said the flagship HS2 ...

Four MPs have confirmed they are switching their vote on the assisted dying Bill from yes to no, branding it “drastically weakened”. Labour’s Paul Foster, Jonathan Hinder, Markus Campbell-Savours and ...

Israel, meanwhile, carried out strikes on Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor, its latest attack on the country’s sprawling ...

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 69-year-old woman was discovered stabbed inside her home. Jennifer Abbott, also known as Sarah Steinberg, was found dead at her flat in Camden, ...

Ireland’s premier and deputy premier have called for an “immediate de-escalation” between Israel and Iran and for diplomatic talks to restart. Irish premier Micheal Martin said Iran should make clear ...

Cases of cryptosporidium infection began appearing in visitors to the Cowbridge Farm Shop in the Vale of Glamorgan in March.

The interim principal and vice-chancellor of the University of Dundee and two senior members of its governing body have stepped down following a report into the institution’s financial deterioration.

It is not clear how many times he can — or will — keep extending the ban as the government continues to try to negotiate a deal for the platform.