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A US delegation led by US vice president JD Vance has arrived in Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian representatives for the first such meeting since the war began more than a month ago, which will test whether they can shore up a fragile ceasefire and pave the way for peace..

Nasa astronauts have landed safely back on Earth following their record-breaking lunar flyby which marks a stepping stone towards a future Moon landing and eventual Mars mission..

Members of the public have been urged to seek care as normal over the weekend as resident doctors in England continue their six-day strike..

A man has died and four people have been seriously injured after a bus carrying 27 British tourists crashed in the Canary Islands, according to the local government..

The Duke of Sussex is being sued for defamation by the Sentebale charity he co-founded, according to High Court records..

US first lady Melania Trump has denied ties to the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and called for survivors to be able to give evidence to Congress..

Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say in a speech to City leaders on Thursday evening..

Katie Price has been banned from driving for the seventh time after failing to respond to police letters about an 80mph speeding ticket..

Wednesday was the hottest day recorded in the first half of April since 1946.

A 21-year-old man killed in one of two double stabbings on Tuesday has been named by police..

The UK’s average price of diesel has surpassed 190p a litre, having surged by more than a third since the start of the Iran war, new figures show..

Resident doctor strikes have been “deliberately timed to cause havoc”, the head of the NHS has said..

Donald Trump has agreed to a provisional two-week ceasefire in the Iran war after pulling back at the last-minute from his apocalyptic warning that “a whole civilisation will die” unless Tehran met his demands..

The UK has seen its warmest April 7 on record, the Met Office said as the country also enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far..

March was the best month ever for electric car registrations, with demand surging while fuel prices have continued to rise, new data shows..

E-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year, an investigation has found, leading to riders being warned about online marketplaces..

The Government could have built a “few” hospitals or slashed NHS waiting lists faster with the estimated £3 billion it has cost to cover the long-running dispute with resident doctors, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said..

Celine Dion has added six more dates to her concerts in Paris later this year, which mark her first full-length gigs in almost six years..

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has signed a new one-year contract to remain at Old Trafford beyond this summer..

Former Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has announced his retirement from football at the age of 35..

The price of stamps has risen again, with the cost of a first class stamp jumping by 10p to £1.80..

Wireless Festival has been cancelled after US rapper Kanye West was blocked from entering the UK..

Interest rates on plan 2 and 3 student loans will be capped at 6% from September following mounting criticism over the cost of repayments..

Resident doctors in England are to begin a six-day walkout as the row with the Government over jobs and pay intensifies..

Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn their sponsorship of Wireless Festival in London after Kanye West was announced as the headline act..

Travel disruption is continuing in the wake of Storm Dave after yellow weather warnings were lifted early as it pulled away..

A US service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, Donald Trump said..

Some key changes to state pensions are happening from April, affecting the amounts of income that pensioners have as well as the age at which some people may retire..

Derek Chisora was left with mixed emotions after he suffered defeat in his final bout, but only after an exhilarating fight of the year contender with Deontay Wilder at a raucous O2 Arena..

Storm Dave caused road closures and train disruptions early on Easter Sunday morning, with the forecast expected to clear throughout the day..

Former Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills could lose his honorary doctorate of arts from Southampton Solent University after he was sacked by the BBC..

There is a “masculinity crisis” brewing in schools, a teaching union has warned, as the percentage of female teachers reporting they have faced misogyny from pupils rises for the fourth year in a row..

One US service member was rescued and at least one was missing after Iran shot down two US military planes in separate attacks in a dramatic development in the war began nearly five weeks ago..

Three males are due in court after four Jewish community ambulances were targeted in an alleged arson attack in north-west London..

Astronauts heading to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years are currently more than 100,000 miles (160,930 kilometres) from Earth and in “good spirits”, according to Nasa officials..

Millions of travellers are taking to the road ahead of a windy Easter weekend with Storm Dave forecast to bring gusts of up to 90mph..

Households that eat lamb regularly have seen £168 added to the cost over the last three years due to climate change, according to a report..

Emergency callouts for problems around homes – such as blocked drains, toilet faults and leaking pipes – often spike on Easter Monday, according to a specialist provider..

Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than five decades fired its rockets early on Friday to break out of Earth’s orbit..

Crime has become “more brazen, more organised and more aggressive” with staff on the high street facing daily abuse and violence, Marks & Spencer’s retail director has said..

Tiger Woods has turned down the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup, the PGA of America has announced..

Nasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years that will take astronauts deeper into space than any human has gone before has blasted off..

Shopkeepers in a high street twice swarmed by several hundred children are bracing themselves for further unrest in the school holidays..

Household energy prices are falling by 7% from Wednesday in a “short-lived respite” for households already braced for a predicted 18% hike from July..

President Donald Trump said securing the Strait of Hormuz is “not for us” and estimated that the US will be done attacking Iran in two to three weeks..

Households are facing near across-the-board increases in their bills as yet another “awful April” takes effect..

Roberto De Zerbi has been confirmed as Tottenham’s new head coach on a five-year deal, but no relegation release clause has been included in his contract..

Jack Whitehall has been named as the latest host for the UK edition of Saturday Night Live (SNL)..

An aspiring rapper has been jailed for 10 years and three months after he was found guilty of owning one of two XL bully dogs that mauled a pensioner to death..

The King’s state visit to the US to see Donald Trump is to go ahead next month as planned, with the move sparking criticism as the Government was accused of being “too weak to stand up to bullies”..

Donald Trump said the UK and other countries which did not take part in strikes against Iran should secure the Strait of Hormuz themselves..

Britain’s economy eked out muted growth at the end of last year, official figures have confirmed, but fears are growing over the impact of the Iran war and soaring inflation as oil prices race higher..

That's according to Worldpanel by Numerator.

Sir Keir Starmer has issued an ultimatum to resident doctors to call off their strikes or lose the deal on the table..

Households will now separate their waste into a maximum of four different bins for waste collectors to pick up.

Craig Bellamy insisted the Wales job was the “best role in the world” and he would refocus after suffering World Cup heartbreak..

Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were desperate to play for England but felt the risk of the Arsenal duo aggravating injuries was “way too big” at this stage of the season..

Business chiefs have been urged to help address the economic impact of the Iran war as Sir Keir Starmer admitted the Government could not shoulder all the burden..

Diesel prices have reached their most expensive level since December 2022, new figures show, as the Iran oil crisis escalates..

Actor and former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke of the “breakthrough” he experienced in Belfast as he was presented with an honorary degree..

Two people have been discharged from hospital after a vehicle “ploughed” into pedestrians outside a Derby pub, leading to an investigation assisted by counter-terrorism officers..

Russell Brand’s trial over allegations of rape and sexual assault has been delayed until October..

Short bursts of exercise that last a few minutes a day – such as running for the bus – could slash the risk of conditions like arthritis, heart disease and dementia, a study suggests..

Britons rushed to buy fuel at the pumps in the immediate aftermath of the Iran war, while spending on holidays also tumbled due to the uncertainty caused by the conflict, new data has revealed..

Sir Keir Starmer will gather business leaders in Downing Street on Monday to address the impact of the Iran war..

Cadbury World has unveiled the “world’s largest” mini egg, dubbed the Mega Mini Egg, which will be on show for chocolate fans to view from Monday..

Councils will be pushed to sign up to a “one-stop-shop” parking app designed to stop the “faff” of paying to park, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has said..

Counter terrorism officers are assisting with the investigation in Derby city centre after seven people suffered serious injuries when a car hit pedestrians, but police are keeping an open mind about potential motives..

Igor Tudor has left his role as Tottenham head coach after seven matches in charge..

More than 200 family hubs will open this week as the Government seeks to provide more support for parents..

A man in his 30s has been arrested after seven people suffered serious injuries when a car hit pedestrians in Derby..

Kimi Antonelli knocked George Russell off the world championship summit after he claimed his second win in a row at Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix..

Regional powers are meeting in Pakistan to discuss how to end the fighting in the Middle East as about 2,500 US Marines arrived in the region and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the month-long war..

An estimated half a million people gathered in London for “the biggest demonstration ever against the far right”, organisers said..

Organisers of a mass demonstration in central London are hopeful they have “intimidated the far right” away from a counter-protest..

Events are being held to mark the 20th anniversary of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, with one senior officer saying it is an opportunity to recognise “everyone who has served with us”..

The death toll from meningitis in the UK has been highlighted in a new report which sets out the impact of the deadly infection around the world..

The Metropolitan Police are reviewing CCTV from the day Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff had his phone stolen, according to reports..

Pregnant women and cancer patients could face “life-threatening” delays because of a growing shortage of sonographers, experts have warned..

Tiger Woods has been released on bail after being charged with driving under the influence following his involvement in a car crash in Florida..

The body mass index (BMI) system may be misdiagnosing people as overweight or obese, according to a study..

An Afghan asylum seeker who abducted a 12-year-old girl and filmed himself as he raped her has been jailed for 15 years..

That's according to the boss of Asda.

The body of Carol Clark was found at the side of the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal.

That's according to Whitehall sources.

He could feature against Japan next week.

It is based on the novel by the best-selling author, Michael Dobbs.

Infants with the higher screen time are less likely to be read to or go on trips outside.

Singer scoops song of the year, album of the year, and best female act.

Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland all miss out on next summer's tournament in the US.

The International Olympic Committee has announced that transgender women will be banned from competing as females from the 2028 Games..

The UK is facing the biggest hit to economic growth out of the world’s most advanced economies because of a spike in energy prices caused by war in the Middle East, new forecasts show..

Britain and its allies cannot forget about the threat Russia poses amid the war in the Middle East, Sir Keir Starmer has said..

The 33-year-old announced earlier this week that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season.

Bills including council tax, water and telecoms go up in April.

Pharmacy staff are facing “escalating abuse” from patients while at work, with reports of racism, verbal attacks and violence, a survey has found..

That's according to the OECD.

The Ferrari driver is fourth in the 2026 F1 Championship.

Citizens Advice has warned it is already giving “crisis support” every 30 seconds ahead of household bills including council tax and water rising from April..

Western nations are facing a “war on two fronts”, Sir Keir Starmer has warned, as he meets allies at a major European defence summit..

Two men who were arrested in connection with the arson attack on Jewish community ambulances in Golders Green have been released on bail, police said..

Ministers have vowed to strip away “outdated regulations and overlapping consultations” in a bid to speed up decision-making in Whitehall..

The police watchdog is investigating a force’s handling of sexual abuse allegations made against influencer Andrew Tate..

Consumer confidence has “collapsed” as the war in the Middle East raises fears of soaring inflation over the coming months, figures show..

Resident doctors in England are to strike for six days in the ongoing row over jobs and pay, the British Medical Association (BMA) announced..

A new music roster for disabled artists has been launched to help ensure musicians are recognised as professionals and tackle “infantilisation” in the industry..

Olivia Dean, Lily Allen and CMAT are among the artists nominated for awards which celebrate songwriting..

Luke Littler was happy to teach the England squad how to hit the target as he hosted a darts tournament at St George’s Park..

A teenager who murdered his mother with a hammer and recorded his attack on a dictaphone has been jailed for a minimum of 22 years and six months..

The first female Archbishop of Canterbury has pledged to “create a space where there is difference” as she acknowledged there is not universal support for women bishops..

Two men have been arrested in connection with the Golders Green arson attack on Jewish community ambulances, police said..

UK inflation flatlined at 3% last month prior to the impact of the Iran war, according to official figures..

The beloved children’s animated series Mr Benn will be adapted into a live action film..

All platforms at Glasgow Central have fully reopened more than two weeks after a fire in a nearby building led to the station’s closure for several days..

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust missed an earlier opportunity to alert the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) of the meningitis outbreak in Kent, it has been reported..

Air strikes have battered Iran’s capital and Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel’s Tel Aviv and sites across the Middle East, even as President Donald Trump said the US was in talks with the Islamic Republic to end the war..

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool at the end of this season, the Premier League club has announced..

The family of a police officer who died after a car crash in Kent while responding to an “immediate call” say they are “broken and will probably never recover”..

Hit Netflix drama Adolescence leads the way at this year’s Bafta TV awards with 11 nominations, with further accolades for Stephen Graham as Disney+ series A Thousand Blows has seven nominations..

Snooker’s World Championship will stay at the Crucible after a landmark deal was struck between World Snooker Tour and Sheffield City Council..

The postal service has become “chaotic” with Royal Mail workers being told to leave doctors’ and hospital letters on racks to prioritise parcels, trade union bosses have warned..

Transgender girls must leave Girlguiding by early September, the organisation has told its members..

Married At First Sight relationship coach Mel Schilling has died aged 54, weeks after announcing that doctors could no longer treat her cancer..

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said the economic challenges from the Iran war may be “significant” and contingency planning is under way for energy bill support “for those who need it most”..

Trainspotting: The Musical, adapted from the best-selling novel by Irvine Welsh, will make its West End debut this summer, it has been announced..

Vets will be legally bound to prescription fee caps and publishing price lists among new measures which will start coming into force later this year, the competition watchdog has announced..

The UK “urgently” needs to produce more domestic oil and gas from the North Sea, an industry body has claimed..

People who are dying face a “postcode lottery” of care in their most vulnerable moments, MPs have said..

Hopes rose that the Iran war could begin winding down as US President Donald Trump claimed that his government was holding productive talks with Tehran, but fighting showed no signs of slowing and Iran denied there were talks..

Britain must be prepared for the Iran war to continue “for some time”, the Prime Minister has said..

People who are saving up for a house deposit are putting aside around £2,000 per year less typically if they are still paying off a student loan, compared with those without education debts, according to research for a bank..

Railway stations could help to unlock one million jobs and deliver £79 billion in economic value by 2036, new research suggests..

Sir Keir Starmer is set to convene an emergency Cobra meeting on Monday after a call with Donald Trump to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz..

Around one in four donors in England have the blood needed to help critically-ill newborn babies, health officials have revealed..

Police are investigating an antisemitic hate crime after an apparent arson attack on four ambulances belonging to the Jewish Community Ambulance service in London, the Metropolitan Police said..

Children who spend more than three hours a day on social media are more likely to develop mental health problems such as depression and anxiety as teenagers, according to research..

Newcastle have vowed to track down those responsible for discriminatory abuse aimed at Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida during Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby..

The number of cases of meningitis linked to an outbreak in Kent has decreased after some “confirmed” cases were downgraded following further tests, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said..

More than 8,000 meningitis B vaccines have been handed out since the outbreak in Kent while the number of cases is up to 34 from 29..

The world’s first Minecraft theme park land is set to open in the UK in 2027 and plans to bring the bestselling video game of all time to life..

Saturday Night Live UK has kicked off its first show with guest appearances from Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, TV presenter Graham Norton and Canadian actor Michael Cera..

President Donald Trump warned the US will “obliterate” Iranian power plants if it does not fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours..

The Church of England’s first woman appointed to its top ministry role has spoken of the “immense privilege” she feels ahead of her official enthronement..

An Iranian man and a Romanian woman have been charged after two people tried to enter the naval base which is the home of the UK’s nuclear deterrent..

The number of cases linked to the meningitis outbreak in Kent has risen to 34, up from 29 previously, as hundreds of students queued for a third day to get vaccinated..

Iran has reportedly fired missiles towards a joint US-UK base in the Indian Ocean following its warning that British lives are “in danger” after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer backed the US to carry out further strikes..

US actress Tina Fey will launch the series premiere of Saturday Night Live UK alongside Isle Of Wight band Wet Leg who will join as the show’s first musical guest..

A return to colder weather, and a chance of snow for some, is set to follow a week of sunshine which brought the warmest day of the year so far in the UK..

Students in Kent have queued for hours for meningitis vaccines for a second day as a public health director said “sporadic” household clusters could appear in other parts of the UK..

The Foreign Secretary has warned Tehran against targeting UK interests as her Iranian counterpart said the UK providing its military bases to the US to use is seen as “participation in aggression”..

Entering a football match without a ticket will become a criminal offence ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley, more than five years after thousands of ticketless fans stormed the same stadium..

Household energy bills could jump by £332 a year in July as recent sharp increases in wholesale prices are set to feed through into Ofgem’s price cap, according to the latest forecasts..

The family of a teenager who died from meningitis in the Kent outbreak have described their “immeasurable loss” as the number of cases jumped to 29..

The NHS “coped, but only just” during the Covid-19 pandemic, the inquiry into the crisis has concluded..

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said more people affected by a meningitis outbreak in Kent will get vaccines as the number of cases rose to 27..

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% as policymakers hiked forecasts for UK inflation due to war in the Middle East pushing up energy prices..

Wet weather in the UK, teamed with the “spectre” of higher energy bills sparked by the conflict in the Middle East, could place millions of people with lung conditions at risk of health problems, a charity has warned..

The harrowing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on patients and NHS staff is to be laid bare in a new report..

The Senegalese Football Federation has announced its intention to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the country was stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title..

Controversial legislation that would have made Scotland the first nation in the UK to back assisted dying has been defeated at Holyrood..

Five new cases of meningitis have been reported in Kent, taking the total number being investigated by health officials to 20.

A charity is urging Scotland’s political parties to commit to passing legislation that would give people access to shared e-scooter schemes for the first time..

Older and vulnerable people are being targeted by online scammers in a “cruel” spate of friendship fraud, a bank is warning..

Vladimir Putin cannot be allowed to benefit from the Iran war, the Prime Minister told Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to the UK..

Families and tourists thronged the streets in cities and towns across the island of Ireland for St Patrick’s Day, while reflecting on what it means to be Irish..

The King is preparing to host the first incoming state visit by a Muslim leader during Ramadan in what is believed to be nearly 100 years..

The UK should follow more of the European Union’s rules to boost trade and cut prices, Rachel Reeves has claimed..

Students in university halls in Kent are to be offered the meningitis B vaccine, Wes Streeting has said, as officials work to stem the spread of infection in an “unprecedented” outbreak..

Some cases of meningitis seen in Kent have been confirmed as meningitis B, health officials have said, as hundreds of people are being urged to get antibiotics to stem the spread of infection..

Train passengers who buy tickets with railcard discounts will be required to pass additional checks as part of a Government crackdown on fare dodging..

Black music has made up 80% of the UK’s recorded music revenue over the past three decades, new figures show..

The estimated cost of bringing pothole-plagued local roads in England and Wales up to scratch has risen to a record £18.6 billion, according to a new report, which branded the situation “a national disgrace”..

Three schools have confirmed cases of meningitis after an outbreak killed two students and others were admitted to hospital.

A nursery worker who raped and abused young children in his care has been jailed for 24 years..

Sir Keir Starmer says he is working with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz..

A school pupil is the second person to have died following an outbreak of meningitis in Kent.

The UK must send ships to help the US secure a key oil shipping route out of the Middle East, Donald Trump has said..

Rachel Reeves drawing up plans to help with spiralling costs as Iran war continues.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Lord Peter Mandelson have been pictured in bathrobes alongside paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein..

The UK economy unexpectedly stalled in January following meagre growth at the end of last year, official figures have shown, amid fears Britain is heading for a hit from the Iran conflict as prices are sent soaring..

A woman whose blood is so rare that it can be frozen for up to three decades every time she donates has said she feels “very special and honoured” to be able to help sick patients..

This year’s Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) “will confront complexity with curiosity and openness” as it marks 250 years of American independence, its director has said..

MPs will examine the fairness of student loans repayment in a new inquiry following increasing debate over the system..

Many organisations in the health service face a “perilous” financial situation, with analysis finding that NHS trusts ran a deficit of more that three quarters of a billion pounds last year..

Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh will not face a terror trial after judges at the High Court rejected a Crown Prosecution Service appeal against the decision to throw out the case..

Sir Keir Starmer was warned there was a “general reputational risk” over Lord Peter Mandelson’s relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein before giving him the role of ambassador to the US..

Some train services at Glasgow Central have resumed after a weekend fire devastated an adjacent building, but the main part of the station will remain shut for the rest of the week..

Downing Street could begin releasing documents related to Lord Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to Washington today, reports have suggested..

The Foreign Secretary has emphasised “close co-ordination” on Middle Eastern security in a call with her US counterpart as Washington threatened its “most intense day” of strikes on Iran..

Heavy rain at the start of the year caused a spike in drivers hitting potholes hidden in puddles, new figures suggest..

Just one in 17 older people are dismissive of climate change, with the majority of over-50s viewing it as a serious risk, a study suggests..

A former Love Island contestant has become the first man to speak out about how a cancer-linked pregnancy drug taken by his grandmother in the 1970s has impacted his own health..

A ban on social media for under-16s has been rejected by MPs..

Glasgow Central station is likely to remain closed for at least two days after a devastating fire which tore through a neighbouring building, causing major travel disruption..

England is “running out of time” to rescue nature-rich ancient woodlands buried under 20th century tree plantations, conservationists have warned..

Gender-affirming hormone treatment for 16 and 17-year-olds has been paused after an NHS review found evidence does not support its continued use..

Travel disruption is expected to last throughout Monday after a fire broke in a building adjacent to Glasgow Central railway station..

Mojtaba Khamenei will take over from Ayatolla Ali Khamenei.

Lindsey Vonn is reported to be in a “stable condition” after her fairytale Olympic comeback ended with her being airlifted to hospital following a crash in the women’s downhill in Cortina..

Bottom of League One Staffordshire side knock-out Premier League side with 1-0 home win .