Young people will lose their benefits if they refuse to take up work and training opportunities, a Cabinet minister has said ahead of announcing measures to cut the welfare bill.

A burglar thought to have targeted a property for its vehicles ended up stealing an occupant’s shoes instead. Access was gained to a property on Idstone Road in Ashbury village near Swindon between 10 ...

Thirteen candidates are vying for the presidency in the European Union and Nato member country with the vote expected to go ...

A group of faith leaders have signed a letter opposing the assisted dying Bill ahead of its debate by MPs. Senior figures representing Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus and Sikhs have warned that a ...

The All Party Group on Reducing Harm Relating to Gambling said legislation is behind that in the rest of the UK and Ireland.

The Work and Pensions Secretary said she would not criticise the health and justice secretaries for their interventions on the issue.

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has said Nato countries are involved in a “hidden cyber war” with Russia. Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden will warn in a major speech next ...

Football manager Wayne Rooney has hinted at a stint on the popular ITV reality show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here as he praises wife ...

A dog walker was sent a big sign by Storm Bert this morning as a part of a pub “crashed” to the floor metres away from where he stood.

More than 100 flood warnings and alerts have been issued across the country, with homes flooded and landslides reported.

Towering back-row forward Cormac Izuchukwu felt a “foot taller” pulling on the Ireland Test jersey for the first time following a restless night ahead of his international debut. The 6ft 7in Ulster ...

Another weather warning has been issued and more than 200 flood alerts are in place in the UK as Storm Bert continues to sweep across the country. The Met Office said there is potential for fast ...