Twelve people were arrested during the operation in West Midlands, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire and Merseyside on Tuesday.

A woman who has accused a former Britain’s Got Talent contestant of rape has denied plotting with another alleged victim to get a “victory” over him. Andrew Johnston, 30, who competed as a singer on ...

A new study will give elderly people slush to drink to see if it can help stave off heat-related illnesses like heatstroke. Experts from the University of Brighton will explore if the “very simple ...

Former Arsenal defender Louise Quinn has announced her retirement from football after a glittering playing career. The 34-year-old, who made 121 senior appearances for the Republic of Ireland, won the ...

A 38-year-old man suspected of carrying out a crossbow attack in Leeds has died, counter-terrorism police have said. Owen Lawrence, from Headingley, was taken to hospital on Saturday with a ...

The Grangemouth refinery has now ceased processing crude oil, its owner Petroineos has confirmed. The industrial site in central Scotland was the last oil refinery operating north of the border. The ...

Baroness Jones said the UK will not consider watering down online safety rules to appease US tech giants and secure a trade deal with the US.

The German sportswear giant said prices will rise in the face of cost increases from Donald Trump’s move to raise trade tariffs on goods into ...

Former England stars including Sir Geoff Hurst and Kevin Keegan will be at the House of Commons on Tuesday evening to meet with MPs.

Large flowerbeds are expected to be installed along a High Wycombe street as part of a multi-million-pound regeneration project.

The 32-year-old all-rounder was the heartbeat of the team throughout Heather Knight’s nine-year stint at the helm.

Peters underwent numerous drug treatments and rounds of chemotherapy, and had tried experimental therapy to keep his blood cancer at bay.