Around £1 million of damage was caused by the blaze at an industrial unit in Leyton, east London, last March 20, the Old Bailey was told.

Patrick Maughan, 53, and Owen Maughan, 27, appeared at Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court accused of murdering four-year-old Peter Maughan.

Officers from Dorset Police have issued a renewed appeal as searches continue for missing man Michael from Poole ...

It is hoped that by dismantling the Swiftsure, a blueprint for future decommissioned submarines can be created.

John Swinney has insisted the Hamilton by-election is a “simple choice” between his party and Reform UK, while Anas Sarwar claimed the seat will be a fight between Labour and the SNP. Both party ...

Matthew Isles also faces allegations of attempting to incite a teenage girl to engage in sexual activity and distributing images via messaging apps.

High demand among tenants versus a lack of available homes is pushing up rental prices, Nigel Terrington said.

Sir Keir Starmer suggested to the House of Commons that the deal struck last month could come into effect ‘in just a couple of weeks’.

The Chancellor said there were ‘good things’ that would not be able to happen due to the tight spending settlement.

His remarks came as Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch pressed Sir Keir to say how many pensioners would have their winter fuel payments restored and asked about the future of the two-child ...

Security was tight on Wednesday around Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, where weeks of student-led protests shook the party in 1989.

Dorchester’s captain Jordan Ngalo has announced he will be leaving the Magpies after three seasons to play at a higher level ...