The Environment Agency has launched an investigation after thousands of litres of oil spilled into a river, water minister Emma Hardy said ...

The Sentencing Council published new principles for judges to follow when imposing community and custodial sentences on Wednesday.

MP Ellie Chowns was told Middle East minister Hamish Falconer did not reply to her urgent question as he was ‘in the region pushing for a ...

Two pairs of the semi-aquatic animals, known as ‘ecosystem engineers’, are being released in Dorset on Wednesday afternoon.

Downing Street has said the UK’s stance on putting Ukraine in the ‘strongest possible position’ has not changed.

Pc Stephen Evans denies an allegation that he assaulted a 13-year-old boy on November 4 2022 following a disagreement.

A gardener who was told she had won more than £1 million from an online Paddy Power game but was only paid around £20,000 has won a High Court case over her winnings.

The UK, France and Germany said humanitarian aid ‘should never be contingent on a ceasefire or used as a political tool’.

Scientists have described the “Eureka moment” when they discovered how aspirin may prevent some cancers from spreading. Their new research builds on existing evidence and suggests aspirin supports a ...

Jurors have been selected for the retrial of aristocrat Constance Marten and her partner, who are accused over the death of their baby. Marten, 37, and Mark Gordon, 50, are charged with the ...

Some 1,168 people made the journey between March 1 and 4, bringing the total number of arrivals for the year so far to 3,224.

Arsenal legend Paul Merson will be visiting Welwyn for an evening in support of the Teens Unite fundraising event.