Government admits adoption system 'needs to improve' after BBC investigation highlights failures
The children and families minister for England apologises to families who have received "support from services that isn't good enough".
Actress says being cast as Regina George is 'monumental'
Vivian Panka is the first black actress to play the character full-time in in the UK production of Mean Girls.
Dog owners to face unlimited fines if their pets attack livestock under new law
Police will have new powers to seize and detain dogs that have attacked or chased farm animals.
Dog owners to face unlimited fines if their pets attack livestock under new law
Police will have new powers to seize and detain dogs that have attacked or chased farm animals.
Higgs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cuts
Britain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.
Scotland's assisted dying bill has fallen - what happens now?
Debate on the issue has been ongoing in parliament for more than 15 years but this is the closest legislation has made it to become a law.
Nigeria president begins first UK state visit in 37 years
King Charles and senior royals will provide a ceremonial welcome for Nigeria's President Tinubu on his state visit.
Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate
Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals.
Scotland's assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate
Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals.
Blackpool, Ipswich, Milton Keynes among nine finalists for UK City of Culture 2029
The nine-strong longlist of cities will receive a £60,000 boost of funding to develop a full bid plan.
Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned
The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."
'Explosive' meningitis outbreak unprecedented – officials
Officials confirm 15 cases of meningitis following an outbreak in Kent, in which two people died.
Students to be offered vaccine in fatal meningitis outbreak
Officials confirm 15 cases of meningitis following an outbreak in Kent, in which two people died.
Greyhound racing to be banned in Wales after Senedd vote
But the legislation faces a legal challenge and accusations ministers did not consult properly.
Inquiry shown CCTV of triple killer kicking officer
Footage of Valdo Calocane attacking officers is played at the public inquiry into his killings.
Inquiry shown CCTV of triple killer kicking officer
Footage of Valdo Calocane attacking officers is played at the public inquiry into his killings.
Was response to 'unprecedented' outbreak too slow?
Questions are being asked about whether the NHS and authorities should have raised the alarm sooner.
My dad stabbed my mum to death - but then I had to move back in with him
Gemma Ahern was three when her dad killed her mum - and at six she had to live with him again.
Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans
The chancellor sets out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.
Man dead in wheelie bin was a 'pillar of strength'
The body found at Cash's Park in Coventry is that of 37-year-old Thomas Niven, police have confirmed.
