Defence Secretary John Healey said the UK was ‘ramping up’ its support for Ukrainian forces, ahead of independence day celebrations in Kyiv.

“On Ukrainian Independence Day, Government buildings are flying the blue and yellow flag of Ukraine as a visible symbol of our unwavering support,” the Government spokesperson added.

Sheila Burtles, 95, who has known the brothers for many years, has been leading support at the home. A former sensory analyst in the whisky industry, Ms Burtles worked with the brothers’ father ...

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has criticised the “sore losers” pushing for Robert Jenrick to replace her. She also suggested some of her critics believed she only got into her position because of positive ...

The bands pulled out of the Victorious Festival in Portsmouth after The Mary Wallopers claimed they were ‘cut off’ for displaying a ...

The Irish president has said the conflict in Gaza is at the “realm of non-accountability”. Michael D Higgins described the ongoing conflict as a “tragic period” in the world’s history. The Integrated ...

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said a new appeals body would help speed up the system and reduce demand for hotels.

THE M5 was closed after multiple vehicles "shunted" into each other near Worcester. Motorists reported standstill traffic after the incident on Saturday morning (August 23), with police seen closing ...

An act which explores life as a trans woman has won the prestigious Best Comedy Show award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Sam Nicoresti’s Baby Doomer show won the Taffner Family best comedy show ...

A fire at a restaurant in north-east London was like a “Halloween scene”, a local businessman has said, after CCTV footage appeared to show a man running out of the building with his clothing on fire.

Protests against the use of asylum hotels and counter-demonstrations have taken place, with police trying to keep the groups apart.

Toplaoder and other music stars such as Chesney Hawkes and Bad Manners have been impressing the Sunshine Festival crowds at Upton Upon Severn.