The number of hospital beds in England occupied by patients with flu has increased by 70% in a week, NHS England said, as it warned of a “tidal wave of flu hitting hospitals”. Health leaders said that ...

John Lewis and former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft have chosen the “cover star” of the retailer’s Christmas ad theme song following a nationwide competition. Mel Raeburn said it was “an honour” to ...

Mr Biden said he would be taking more steps in the weeks ahead and would continue to review clemency petitions.

The Government is considering “fundamental reform” in the courts after the crown court backlog almost doubled in five years, hitting another record high. The number of criminal cases waiting to be ...

The UK’s first drug consumption room may not now open until early next year after delays. The facility, in the east end of Glasgow, was due to open to drug users in October, allowing them to take ...

Martin Lewis has issued an update on the £338 a year standing charge every home must pay on their energy bills. It follows an announcement by regulator Ofgem that energy firms will have to offer ...

Reduced numbers of houses being built has alarmed some in the industry but construction work and completions continue.

The personal collection of late entertainer Barry Humphries is going to auction, including a pair of diamante-encrusted spectacles belonging to his alter ego Dame Edna Everage.

Swedish prosecutors say they have dropped a rape investigation that was launched in connection with football star Kylian Mbappe’s visit to Stockholm in October. In a statement, lead investigator ...

Singer and actress Selena Gomez and music producer Benny Blanco are engaged. American star Gomez, 32, who was nominated for a Golden Globe this week for her role in the Netflix film Emilia Perez, ...

The Australian government said it will tax large digital platforms and search engines unless they agree to share revenue with Australian news media organisations.

Vestas said it is switching from offshore to onshore wind turbine blades, with half of its 600-strong workforce in Newport set to be affected.