London Mayor announces £13m to tackle serious youth violence

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced £13 million of funding to tackle serious youth violence in the capital. It comes after a weekend of violent attacks in London, which saw four men stabbed in Enfield.

PM arrives back to Downing Street after CBI conference

Theresa May returns to Downing Street after she attempted to win over businesses to her Brexit plan at the Confederation of British Industry's (CBI) annual conference this morning.

'Determined' May fights back with speech to business leaders

Theresa May has attempted to win over businesses to her Brexit plan as the threat of a Conservative leadership challenge looms. The prime minister addressed business leaders at the Confederation of British Industry's (CBI) annual conference on Monday, where she said that her deal "unlocks the opportunity of a brighter future".

Hunt in Iran to appeal for release of Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Jeremy Hunt has warned Iran against using innocent dual-national Britons as political prisoners as he prepared to visit the country for the first time.

Sir Alan Duncan calls on colleagues to 'back the PM'

Europe Minister Sir Alan Duncan has urged his parliamentary colleagues to back the prime minister on her Brexit deal and to be realistic. Sir Alan Duncan is in Brussels as EU27 ministers for European affairs meet under the auspices of the General Affairs Council (Article 50) to finalise the Joint Political Declaration on future relations between the EU and the UK ahead of the 25 November summit.

Michael Gove urges people to ‘get behind’ Theresa May

Environment Secretary Michael Gove has said Theresa May has his full support and urged people to “get behind her”.

Penny Mordaunt ‘will work with cabinet’ to get good deal

International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt has said she will be working with the whole of the cabinet to get the best possible deal for Britain as Theresa May continues to try to sell her Brexit plan.

Thousands advocate for equal rights at Hong Kong Pride

Around 10,000 people have taken to the streets of Hong Kong for the annual Pride Parade as members of the LGBTQ+ advocate for equal rights.

Brexit plan is 'rotten to the core' says Mark Francois

The vice chairman of the European Research Group, Mark Francois, has condemned Theresa May's Brexit plan calling it "rancid" and "rotten to the core", as he called for a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister.

Rare golden-bellied mangabey monkey born at Budapest Zoo

A rare golden-bellied mangabey monkey has been born at Budapest Zoo in Hungary, bringing the total number living in zoos around the world to 27.

Dominic Raab arrives at the BBC following Brexit resignation

Former Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has arrived at New Broadcasting House in central London, ahead of his appearance on ‘The Andrew Marr Show’ this morning.

Dominic Raab arrives at the BBC following Brexit resignation

Former Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has arrived at New Broadcasting House in central London, ahead of his appearance on ‘The Andrew Marr Show’ this morning.

Backstreet Boys on their kids following in their footsteps

Backstreet Boys tell us what keeps them young, how they feel about their kids following them into music, and they sing acapella.

Backstreet Boys on their kids following in their footsteps

Backstreet Boys tell us what keeps them young, how they feel about their kids following them into music, and they sing acapella.

Backstreet Boys reveal what keeps them motivated

As Backstreet Boys return with new single Chances, Melissa Nathoo talks to them about what keeps them going and which songs they're tired of singing.

Extinction Rebellion protesters block London bridges

Extinction Rebellion protesters were arrested on Saturday for blocking London bridges, including Lambeth Bridge, to raise awareness about climate change

Andrea Leadsom denies she is a Brexit 'pizza plotter'

Conservative MP Andrea Leadsom denies she is plotting against Theresa May's Brexit plan, but says she's trying to help get 'the best possible Brexit deal'

Gove: I plan to do some work on the environment

Michael Gove says he is 'totally supportive' of Prime Minister Theresa May who has suffered a series of setbacks following the publication of her draft Brexit deal with Brussels. This comes after Mr Gove reportedly turned down the post of Brexit Secretary, saying he would only take it if he could renegotiate the EU withdrawal agreement. It is rumoured that Mr Gove and four other Cabinet members will try to force the Prime Minister to make changes to her Brexit deal in return for not resigning.

Fantastic Beasts: Lessons from Ezra Miller

Ezra Miller schools us in mythical creatures and mycology, while Claudia Kim and him reveal JK Rowling's dissipating powers.

Dakota Johnson tried to make new movie 'unsexy as possible'

Dakota Johnson says she tried to make her character in her new movie, Suspiria, as 'unsexy as possible'.

Dakota Johnson massaged Mia Goth's feet on Suspiria set

Mia Goth talks about her and Dakota Johnson's good relationship on the set of new movie Suspiria.

Amber Rudd 'delighted' to become work and pensions secretary

Amber Rudd says she is 'delighted' to have been appointed as the new work and pensions secretary.

Rudd leaves Downing Street as work and pensions secretary

Amber Rudd leaves Downing Street smiling after returning to the cabinet as work and pensions secretary.

Ofcom explain why EE and Virgin Media have been fined

Gaucho Rasmussen, Ofcom's Director of Investigations and Enforcement, explains why EE and Virgin Media have been fined for breaking consumer protection rules.

Liverpool and Scotland's Kenny Dalglish receives knighthood

Former footballer and manager Kenny Dalglish has been knighted. He received the honour from Prince Charles during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Twin manatees released back into the wild

Rare twin manatees that were rescued when their mother was killed by a boat in 2016, have been released back into the wild in their home of Florida.

Liam Fox explains why he is behind Brexit deal

Liam Fox explains why he is behind the Brexit deal and why he supports his colleagues regardless of their decision to resign on the matter.

Liam Fox: Withdrawal agreement will provide certainty

Liam Fox says a deal is better than no deal and it is in the national interest to be able to provide certainty with this withdrawal agreement.

Man jailed over hitting pensioners with his mobility scooter

40-year-old Aaron Ali has been jailed for two years after he knocked over two pensioners with his mobility scooter in south-east London back in June.

Michael Gove says he is not resigning

Michael Gove has told reporters he is not resigning from his position and is looking forward to working with his colleagues to ensure they get "the best future for Britain".

James Brokenshire wants people to get behind Theresa May

Local Government Secretary James Brokenshire says he supports the Brexit deal and wants to see people get behind the prime minister.

Penny Mordaunt leaves home facing reporters' questions

Penny Mordaunt leaves home facing questions from reporters about whether she will resign.

Michael Gove ignores reporters' questions as he leaves home

Michael Gove leaves his home as reporters ask questions about his cabinet position and his support for Theresa May.

Theresa May rules out second Brexit referendum

Prime Minister Theresa May has ruled out the possibility of a second EU referendum even if parliament voted for one. Mrs May also shared a lighter moment with a reporter who she mistook for George Parker of the Financial Times.

Gove remains tight-lipped over resignation rumours

Environment Secretary Michael Gove remained tight-lipped outside his home as reporters asked whether he was about to resign from the government. Mr Gove and Penny Mordaunt, the international development secretary, are reported to have each made demands of the prime minister as she bids to keep them in her Cabinet.

Fantastic Beasts cast single out Callum Turner

Dan Fogler and Alison Sudol turn the interview on Callum Turner after he only gives a one-word answer to the Fantastic Beasts question.

Defiant May insists she will see the Brexit plan through

Theresa May has said if politicians reject her Brexit deal, it will set the country on "a path of deep and grave uncertainty." Defiant in the face of mounting criticism, the Prime Minister said she believed "with every fibre of my being" that the deal her government struck with the European Union was the right one.

Little Mix 'scarred for life' by first performances

Little Mix recall their first public performances saying they are 'scarred for life' by traumatic singing experiences.

William criticises social media giants over cyber-bullying

The Duke of Cambridge has accused social media giants of being "on the back foot" when it comes to tackling issues like fake news, privacy and cyber-bullying. In a hard-hitting speech Prince William said technology firms "still have a great deal to learn" about their responsibilities and he challenged them to fight harder against poison spread online. He was speaking during a visit to the BBC with his wife Kate to view the work the broadcaster is doing as a member of his Taskforce on the Prevention of Cyberbullying.

Eddie Redmayne keeps getting his co-stars' names wrong!

All the press for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is clearly getting to Eddie Redmayne - he's struggling to get names right!

Marie Antoinette pearl sold for record price at auction

A pearl once belonging to 18th Century French Queen Marie Antoinette has sold for a record price of 32 million francs (£29.4 million) at auction.

Jacob Rees-Mogg files letter of no-confidence in May

Jacob Rees-Mogg has confirmed that he's filed a letter of no-confidence in British Prime Minister Theresa May. Speaking outside Parliament, the Conservative MP said the Brexit “opportunity” was being “thrown away” describing the proposed deal as a “failure of government policy” that should be rejected. Mr Rees-Mogg said there are "streams of talent" within the Conservative Party "who would be very capable of leading a proper Brexit."

Beyoncé cuts ties with Philip Green

Beyoncé has cut ties with the British retail tycoon Sir Philip Green. The pair announced the Ivy Park label in 2014 which was launched in 2016.

Brexit to boogie: Theresa May's top 5 most awkward moments

With Theresa May's Brexit deal receiving a pummelling from Conservative and Labour MPs, has the prime minister ever had a more awkward experience?

Raab: Brexit deal is ‘devastating’ for trust in democracy

Dominic Raab has explained why he quit as Brexit Secretary saying he felt the proposal for the terms and the backstop was “damaging” for the economy and “devastating” for public trust in the UK’s democracy.

John McDonnell says PM should stand down over Brexit deal

Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell has said Theresa May was “not capable” of commanding the support of the House of Commons over her draft Brexit deal and should “move over” and let the Labour Party conduct negotiations with the EU.

Fantastic Beasts 2 cast reveal their weirdest compliments

Eddie Redmayne, Ezra Miller & the rest of the cast of Fantastic Beasts: The Crime of Grindelwald reveal the weirdest compliments they've received.

MP Andrew Bridgen shot down after pun-heavy question on Brexit deal

Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen was shot down by members of his own party after making reference to Theresa May's dancing in his House of Commons question on the Brexit deal.

Sir Keir Starmer confirms Labour will not back Brexit deal

Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Keir Starmer has described the government’s draft Brexit deal as a "miserable failure of negotiation," saying it did not meet Labour's six test and that his party would vote against it in Parliament.

Theresa May delivers House of Commons Brexit statement

Theresa May has said the government’s draft Brexit deal is in the "national interest" during a statement to the House Commons. The Prime Minister made her comments following the resignations of Britain's Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab and Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey who she paid respects to at the start of her statement today.

Jacob Rees-Mogg's stinging attack on PM over Brexit deal

In a stinging attack, conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg said what Prime Minister Theresa May says and what she does "no longer matches up" in the House of Commons.

A stolen meerkat has been returned to Perth Zoo

A meerkat that was stolen from Perth Zoo has been returned after police found it 78 miles away in the town of Beverley.

Cabinet ministers evade questions on Brexit deal

Senior leave supporting cabinet ministers have avoided questions from reporters as they left their homes for work this morning. Esther McVey and Penny Mordaunt did not respond to questions on the government’s Brexit deal, while Andrea Leadsom said “there was a way to go” before the November EU council meeting. This came as Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab sensationally quit as Brexit Secretary, in a massive blow to Theresa May's Brexit plans.

Hancock calls on MPs to support the government’s Brexit deal

Matt Hancock has called on MPs to back the government’s Brexit deal which he said is “in the best interest of the country”. The health secretary went on to say the no deal alternative was “so much worse”.

Barnier: Draft Brexit deal is 'fair and balanced'

The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier says the draft Brexit deal reached with the UK is "fair and balanced."

PM announces Cabinet in agreement on draft Brexit withdrawal

Prime Minister Theresa May says the Cabinet has agreed the draft Brexit withdrawal deal. She adds she "firmly believed with head and heart" that it was in the "best interests of our entire United Kingdom".

Santa Claus opens special Christmas post office in Germany

Santa Claus has opened a post office in Germany dedicated to receiving and replying to children’s letters.

Arlene Foster: 'DUP can't support Brexit deal that breaks up

Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party Arlene Foster says "it doesn't appear" the party would be able to support Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit proposal, although adds she looks forward to meeting Ms May, viwto discuss the deal further.

Tony Blair: PM's Brexit deal is a 'capitulation'

Former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair says Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit proposal is a "capitulation" to the European Union. He backed calls for a second referendum to "give each side a chance to remake their case".

Prince Charles gives rare speech at 70th birthday event

Prince Charles gave a rare speech at his birthday event at Spencer House, where he and his wife Camilla met with 70 people aged 70.

Vince Cable: Lib Dems will vote down PM's Brexit proposals

Liberal Democrats leader Vince Cable MP says his party will vote down Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit proposals. He adds the deal leaves Britain in a worse position with less control over decisions than it was before.

Prince Charles and Camilla arrive for birthday event

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla arrive for a birthday event at Spencer House, where they are meeting 70 people aged 70, who have been nominated by readers of the Sun newspaper and age-related charities for their work in the local community.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge cook at Centrepoint

Prince William and the Kate Duchess of Cambridge spent the afternoon at Barnsley's local Centrepoint hostel. At the hostel Their Royal Highnesses met with young people who are supported by the charity and visit their new Learning Hub.

Prince William and Kate open McLaren centre

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have officially opened the new McLaren Automotive Composites Technology Centre on Rotherham. The Royal couple are in South Yorkshire for a number of engagements.

J.K Rowling struggled to keep Fantastic Beasts secrets

Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling excited about the release of "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald".

Theresa May defends Brexit plans: 'We will protect the intre

Prime Minister Theresa May has defended her Brexit deal, insisting her proposal "protects the integrity of the United Kingdom". She reiterates it will take back control of the country's money and borders, ensures it leaves the Common Fisheries and Agriculture policies, as well as the Customs Union.

Jeremy Corbyn: 'PM's Brexit plans are a failure'

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit proposal is a "failure in its own terms" and does not deliver for the whole country. In response, Ms May says the Labour Party has one intention; to "frustrate Brexit and betray the vote of the British people".

Corbyn slams Raab: 'Could the PM have a quiet word?'

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn slams Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab over recent comments he "hadn’t quite understood the full extent" of the UK's Dover - Calais crossing. Mr Corbyn asked Prime Minister Theresa May if she'd "have a quiet word" with the minister at the Cabinet meeting in the afternoon.

Claudia Kim would be a follower of Grindelwald

Claudia Kim revealed that she would be a follower of Gellert Grindlewald, played by Johnny Depp, at the premiere of the new Fantastic Beasts movie.

Prince Charles' 70th birthday marked with royal gun salute

The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery fires a 41-gun Royal Salute to celebrate Prince Charles' 70th birthday.

James Brokenshire: 'We should get behind PM on Brexit'

Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government James Brokenshire MP says he looks forward to a "positive and constructive" discussion about Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit proposals. He adds the Cabinet should "get behind" Ms May on delivering her proposals.

Dan Fogler cries with laughter at Fantastic Beasts premiere

Dan Fogler who plays Jacob Kowalski in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald cried with laughter on the red carpet.

Prime Minister Theresa May heads to Parliament for PMQs

Prime Minister Theresa May departs 10 Downing Street for Parliament for Prime Minister's Questions, before hosting a crunch Cabinet meeting on her Brexit draft.

'Labour will not accept a no deal or a bad deal'

Shadow Secretary for Business Rebecca Long-Bailey says the Labour Party will vote against Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal if it doesn't offer a permanent customs deal. She adds based on the "shambolic" handling of negotiations thus far, she is doubtful to see such a deal.

Esther McVey: 'I'm going to read Brexit papers'

Secretary for Work and Pensions Esther McVey MP says she was yet to read over Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plans.

Andrea Leadsom: 'Optimistic we'll have good Brexit'

Leader of the House of Commons Andrea Leadsom says willl look at the details of Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit plans today, although is "extremely optimistic" the UK will leave the EU with a "good deal".

Dominic Raab: 'Confident we'll make Brexit progress'

Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab says he's "confident" the government will make progress on the Brexit deal by Thursday.

Fantastic Beasts stars can't believe their luck at premiere!

The Hollywood a-listers were out in force on the blue carpet at the UK premiere of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald in London!

Fantastic Beasts: Jude Law worried about Potter snipers!

Jude Law makes his debut in the Harry Potter world has a young Dumbledore in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindel and never expected that he would!