A major change in the UK’s weather will start on Thursday, the Met Office said, as heavy rain and strong gusts hit the country.

The proportion of families who admit to flouting rules or playing the system to secure a school place has risen, according to Zoopla.

Actors Martin Freeman and Jack Lowden are to star in a play about addiction that has been transferred to the West End. Slow Horses actor Lowden, 34, will reprise his role as Luka in the production ...

Slow Horses creator Mick Herron has won the highest accolade for crime writers after coming up with a tale about failing and chaotic spies.

The Peter Pan-themed playground in Kensington Gardens opened in 2000, marking what would have been the princess’s 39th birthday.

Sir Keir Starmer has announced changes to ‘hopeless’ judicial reviews that he says are holding up infrastructure projects.

The Sutton Trust also said employers continue to underpay interns and give opportunities to family and friends rather than advertising them.

A dozen new stamps being issued to celebrate the Royal Armouries have been revealed by the Royal Mail. Eight stamps in the main set will show examples of armour made between 1520 and 1686 which were ...

A survey found expectations for the state of the economy over the next three months have worsened to minus 34, down from minus 27 in December.

A rising proportion of adults in England both smoke and vape, according to a new study. Researchers said that so-called “dual use” is often a “transitional state” when smokers are trying to quit ...

Daniel Farke conceded Leeds were not at their best after regaining pole position in the Championship with a 2-0 home win against Norwich. Manor Solomon scored after just 31 seconds – the quickest goal ...

Burnley boss Scott Parker praised his side’s ruthlessness as they thrashed relegation-haunted Plymouth 5-0 at Home Park. Braces from Zian Flemming and Josh Laurent plus a Josh Cullen effort put the ...