Labour’s Employment Rights Bill could see more towns and cities across the country go to rat and ruin, as bin strikes in Birmingham enter their eighth consecutive week with rubbish stacking up on...
Labour's biggest union backer has attacked the Government's net zero drive. Unite warned that the plans risk becoming a "political millstone" around the party's neck.It comes after Labour former...
Joanna Lumley, the British actress famed for her role as Patsy in the BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous, previously revealed that she initially thought Jennifer Saunders "didn't like her" when they...
Watch video shown to jurors in Sycamore Gap tree trialJurors were shown mobile phone footage in court on Wednesday, which prosecutors claim shows the moment the "iconic" Sycamore Gap tree was...
Video shows felling of much-loved tree, jury told1 hour agoDuncan Leatherdale & Evie LakeBBC News, North East and CumbriaMobile phone footage which prosecutors claim shows the moment the "iconic"...
Ed Miliband’s frontline political career began in betrayal, leapfrogging his older, more talented and more electable brother David to seize the Labour leadership in 2010. That act split the party...
Two men accused of chopping down the famous Sycamore Gap tree return to court today after jurors heard they filmed the "moronic mission" and revelled in the aftermath. Daniel Graham, 39, and Adam...
Labour MPs have turned on Sir Keir Starmer over immigration ahead of the local elections. Two backbenchers broke ranks to suggest the Prime Minister must be prepared to leave the European Convention...
A damning BBC report highlighted one "untouchable" employee and shared that senior managers were perceived as not wanting to "rock the boat". The report, from Change Associates and led by management...
Sycamore Gap accused kept trophy of tree, jury told37 minutes agoDuncan Leatherdale & Evie LakeBBC News, North East and CumbriaNick LewisTwo men accused of chopping down the famous Sycamore Gap...
Two friends went on a “moronic mission” to fell the famous Sycamore Gap tree in an act of “mindless vandalism” which they filmed on a phone, a jury has been told.Daniel Graham and Adam...
Prince George has already enjoyed meeting several major celebrities - evn though he is not yet 12-years-old. As one of King Charles's grandchildren, George has got to meet well-known figures -...
Graham Linehan, who co-created the Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted, has been charged with criminal damage and harassment. The Irish comedy writer, 56, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on...
Spring's hot weather to be treat for nature lovers4 hours agoHelen BriggsEnvironment correspondent, BBC News•@hbriggsGetty ImagesWith what's being called a mini-heatwave looming for the UK, it's...
Legendary war correspondent Clare Hollingworth at work (Image: Courtesy Patrick Garrett)Slam! Slam! The noise that woke Clare Hollingworth in the early hours of September 1, 1939, was like doors...
With nearly one million young people in Britain neither in education nor work, the Lords have been told some workless youths won't work for less than £40,000-a-year and are "on the internet all...
UK Eurovision act recreate spoof song, as contest looms3 hours agoMark SavageMusic CorrespondentBBCThe UK's Eurovision hopefuls, Remember Monday, have covered a song from Will Ferrell's cult movie...
For the second year in a row, Republic Day will be held on Trafalgar Square, with simultaneous events happening in Cardiff and Edinburgh on May 10. The group, Republic, has staged many protests...