The number of asylum applications in the UK has reached a new record high while the backlog in cases has dropped below 100,000 for the first time in four years, official figures show. A total of ...

Organisers of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards have revealed the shortlist for two major prizes. Now celebrating their 45th year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, a panel chaired by Sam Bryant considered ...

Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing forward with his plan to expand the military’s operation in Gaza City, despite widespread opposition within Israel and international condemnation.

An experienced skydiver deliberately fell to her death from 15,500ft the day after her relationship ended, an inquest heard.

Teenagers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have received their exam results to help them progress to sixth form, college or training.

The curriculum and assessment review is due to set out its recommendations for young people who do not secure a decent pass in the autumn.

Some of the county’s biggest chains have signed a letter to the Chancellor sent by trade body British Retail Consortium.

Unionist politicians have asked for investigations into the legal planning status of hotels in the region housing asylum seekers.

Comedian and actor Munya Chawawa has said British TV is dying, not because of online platforms like TikTok, but “because it’s lost its willingness to take risks”.

The boy filmed himself wandering the corridors, including footage showing him superimposing a hand carrying a semi-automatic pistol.

Kevin Keable has been announced as the Liberal Democrat candidate for the joint Norfolk and Suffolk mayoral role.

Pupils from Norfolk and Waveney are collecting their results today. Results are now given using a numerical system of 9 to 1, rather than A* to G. Schools will be revealing results from 9.30am - we ...