Brian Leishman also described as appalling a statement from Foreign Secretary David Lammy where he ruled out ‘any discussion of sanctions’.

During an emotionally charged meeting at Number 10 on Wednesday, the families of Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates were told by Sir Keir Starmer that a “number of different agencies” ...

Martyn’s Law should not be used as an excuse to stifle protests, peers have heard. Lord Murray of Blidworth urged ministers to clarify that protest events are not covered in the Terrorism (Protection ...

England wing Ollie Sleightholme feels their last-gasp Six Nations victory over France has lit a fire under Steve Borthwick’s side. Elliot Daly’s converted final-minute try on Saturday snatched a 26-25 ...

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said he couldn’t speculate on what US products the EU could buy more of to help avert a trade war.

The Home Office’s chief civil servant has announced he will leave the job next month. Sir Matthew Rycroft leaves the department as the Labour Government attempts to reset the focus of migration policy ...

Ex-England captain Kevin Pietersen picked up the thread, querying why Tom Banton, who flew from the UK to India on Monday as an injury replacement for Jacob Bethell, was “on the golf course” on ...

Blackburn will be managed by first-team coach David Lowe for Wednesday’s Championship game at West Brom as talks between Rovers boss John Eustace and Derby continue.

John Healey said the focus ‘for now’ should be on ensuring Kyiv is in a strong position going into any potential peace talks.

A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that semaglutide has benefits other than weight loss or controlling diabetes.

Richard Tice also claimed the party would impose a “windfall tax” on renewable energy, as he set out Reform’s plans to “undo the effects of Net Zero”. Reform would abolish the “appalling family farms ...

Olvier Dines was sacked by West Mercia Police in 2022 and admitted improper use of police powers and privileges.