Bus crashes, gets stuck under bridge in Leicester

A double-decker bus has smashed into the bottom of a bridge in Leicester, getting stuck underneath. Five people were injured in the accident,

In Pictures: Climate change activists hold London bridge protests

Climate change activists have held five sit-down protests at bridges in London at the end of a week-long series of events.The Extinction Rebellion

Climate change activists block London bridges with sit-down protests

Climate change protesters have warned of starvation in the UK as hundreds of activists caused major disruption in a mass demonstration on London

Live music night cancelled as ‘pepper spray’ unleashed on audience

Around 2,000 people had to be evacuated from a music venue after a mysterious substance was released into the crowd, leaving several needing medical

Man shot in ‘paramilitary-style’ attack in Londonderry

A man has suffered potentially life-changing injuries in a "paramilitary-style" shooting in Londonderry. Police responded to reports of

Sinn Fein ‘will not save the day’ for May’s Brexit deal

Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald has ruled out any possibility of her party’s seven MPs taking their seats in the House of Commons to

Johnston Press boss reassures staff as they ‘prepare for restructure’

The chief executive of Johnston Press has reassured staff of a “brighter future” after the company announced it was preparing to

Publisher Johnston Press announces preparations to enter into administration

Johnston Press, which owns newspapers including the i, The Scotsman and The Yorkshire Post, is preparing to enter into administration, the company

Mixed day on markets against backdrop of political uncertainty

The mood simmered on UK markets on Friday as the dust settled on a tumultuous week in British politics.The pound stabilised a day after its worst

RBS drops out of regulator’s list of important global banks

Royal Bank of Scotland has been dropped from a list of the world’s most important banks, signifying the lender will no longer

ShortList magazine axed as publisher focuses on women’s title

Men’s magazine ShortList is being axed in print as its publisher focuses on women’s title Stylist.Shortlist Media will stop

Iceland boss urges politicians to set aside ideology and seal May’s Brexit deal

The boss of Iceland has urged politicians to put aside personal ambitions and seal Theresa May’s Brexit deal, as businesses seek clarity

More can be done on PM’s Brexit deal, says Andrea Leadsom

Andrea Leadsom has said there is still time for “more to be done” on the Brexit deal as the Conservative Party continues to row

My focus is on Brexit, not an election, Leo Varadkar says

Irish premier Leo Varadkar has insisted his focus is on Brexit, not a potential election.He was speaking just hours after deputy premier Simon

Prime Minister has my confidence amid Brexit criticism – David Mundell

Scottish Secretary David Mundell has pledged his support for Theresa May amid what he called an “unprecedented onslaught” by her

Lady Sylvia Hermon ‘needs assurances from PM’ to back EU withdrawal deal

Northern Ireland’s sole independent MP has said she is considering voting for the proposed EU withdrawal agreement.Lady Sylvia Hermon

Rudd urged to ditch DWP policies after damning UN report

The new Department for Work and Pensions secretary has been urged to reverse the work of her predecessors, after the impact of UK policies

Ulster Unionist leader blasts inclusion of backstop in withdrawal agreement as a ‘monumental error in judgement’

Ulster Unionist leader Robin Swann has blasted the inclusion of the backstop in the withdrawal agreement as a “monumental error in

Melania Trump's hotel charges were £135,000 for a day trip to Toronto: records

First lady Melania Trump's hotel bills for a day trip to Toronto last year added up to an astonishing £135,000, according to federal expense

Experimental supersonic jet will be super-quiet

Lockheed Martin announced on Friday that it has begun manufacturing the first part for the X-59 quiet supersonic technology aircraft, marking a

Teams search for 1,000 missing in California's deadliest wildfire

PARADISE, Calif., Nov 17 (Reuters) - Forensic recovery teams searched for more victims in the charred wreckage of the northern California town of

Trump explains his no-show at Arlington: 'I was extremely busy on calls'

President Trump admitted Friday he made a mistake by not attending a public event at Arlington National Cemetery to pay tribute to U.S. soldiers

Driver narrowly escapes car fireball

You know how it is, you're quietly making your way along a frozen highway in Russia, chatting with your passenger about the tailback on the

CIA has concluded Saudi crown prince ordered journalist's killing - Washington Post

WASHINGTON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - The CIA has concluded that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered the assassination of journalist Jamal