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Sadiq Khan criticised as data reveals 'epidemic' of armed shoplifting in London

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The mayor pointed out that shoplifting has increased nationally, with rising living costs playing a role

Green MSP bursts into tears on BBC radio at Yousaf ending Bute House agreement

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Gillian Mackay, MSP for Central Scotland said Mr Yousaf’s decision is ‘one of the worst pieces of political judgment’ she has ever witnessed.

Reading terror attack: Deaths of three men ‘probably avoidable’ after failings

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Khairi Saadallah fatally stabbed friends James Furlong, 36, Dr David Wails, 49, and Joseph Ritchie-Bennett, 39, on June 20 2020.

King to resume public duties as cancer treatment continues

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The monarch’s medical team is ‘greatly encouraged’ by progress made two months after his diagnosis

Tosin Adarabioyo to leave Fulham in summer as contract talks collapse

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Cottagers defender wants to explore new options amid Tottenham and Liverpool interest

Reading terror attack families ‘disgusted’ by catastrophic state failures

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Judge Coroner Sir Adrian Fulford concluded the deaths of James Furlong, Dr David Wails and Joseph Ritchie-Bennett were ‘probably avoidable’.

Shocking moment dog Tasered after biting police officer near Wembley Stadium

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The officer was taken to hospital and a man was arrested after the incident unfolded on Friday

Best bobbin furniture and homewares to elevate your home in 2024

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Pull at the thread of this new interiors trend

Best budget gaming PCs for serious gaming at an affordable price

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Here are some of the best choices if you want a PC game on a budget

Best balcony chairs: Soho Home, John Lewis & more

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Curate a dreamy balcony to showcase this summer

Best earrings for newly pierced ears: Missoma, Monica Vinader and more

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Pretty piercings that won’t cause irritation

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Mill Hill School: PE teacher at top private school grabbed colleagues' bottoms and put woman 'in a headlock'

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Liam Oakes told one colleague ‘you must be horny’ before his unwanted sexual advances, a panel heard

Ellen DeGeneres admits 'devastating' bully accusations affected marriage to Portia de Rossi

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The talk show host also admitted being branded the 'most hated person in America' was a huge blow to her ego

Taylor Swift first artist to claim 12 number one albums in UK in 21st century

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The pop star has broken a string of records following the release of The Tortured Poets Department

OPINION - There's a toxic online debate about being the 'right' kind of mixed-race — and I hate it

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A nasty debate has broken out online about how someone’s mixed-race identity is impacted by which of their parents is white. In a post that has now been seen almost seven million times, one anonymous X user compared “mixed-race guys with…

King to resume public duties after positive cancer treatment

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Charles has been receiving care as an outpatient since early February.

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Two males appear in court over Channel crossing deaths tragedy

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At Folkestone Youth Court on Friday, district judge William Nelson said there was ‘real doubt’ over the defendants’ ages.

Arrest after man in 20s dies on railway line at East Acton

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the death last Friday

UVF victims’ families accuse Government of ‘disgraceful’ attempt to stop justice

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A coroner said that he had been ‘prevented’ from delivering a summary of intelligence information around the deaths of four people killed in 1992.

Meet prize-winning painter Frances Bell: 'I wanted to be a traditional artist – that was my passion'

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The artist on how she went from the stereotype of ‘starving in a garret’ to one of the most in-demand portraitists in Britain

40,000 companies are close to collapse, insolvency experts say — These are the sectors most at risk

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Begbies Traynor found that found that 554,554 companies are in significant’ distress and 40,174 in ‘critical’ distress

Briton accused of orchestrating London arson attacks on behalf of Wagner Group

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Dylan Earl was charged under the National Security Act 2023 – the first case to involve offences under the new laws.

Call of Duty Season 3 Reloaded release date: Mid-season update brings London map to Warzone and MW3

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A new mode where eliminated players drop deadly mines also promises to be a blast to play

London stocks surge again on latest takeover moves

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London’s top index finished 60.97 points, or 0.75%, higher to end the day at 8,139.83.

Brave teachers say they cannot 'comprehend' Wales school stabbing as they leave hospital

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Teachers injured at Amman Valley School issue statements thanking well-wishers

Teachers ‘cannot comprehend’ school stabbing incident

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Fiona Elias and Liz Hopkin were stabbed during an incident at Amman Valley School in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire on Wednesday.

Injured military horses ‘continue to be cared for and closely observed’ – Army

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The Army named four of the animals who broke loose on Wednesday as Vida, Trojan, Quaker and Tennyson.

Campaign Against Antisemitism cancels ‘walk together’ event amid safety concerns

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The CAA said it had received ‘numerous threats’ and identified ‘hostile actors’ who pose a risk to its safety