The £2.2 billion expansion was approved by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander in September 2025

England is facing an ‘exceptionally serious situation’, officials have said

Some councils have banned the use of disposable BBQs on council-owned parks, beaches and other public spaces

A number of heat alerts will be in place at the start of the week as hot weather continues but the country could also be hit by thunderstorms

The figurine, dubbed Erica, was earlier removed over concerns she was ‘inappropriate’

A driver police described as a “menace” joked about having 59 points on his licence as police caught him behind the wheel while already disqualified.

Protracted dispute triggers protests – and two costly by-elections

Arsenal celebrated winning the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years with a victory parade in May

Scotland’s Education Secretary, Mairi McAllan, described the outcomes as ‘incredibly positive’

Government apologises to police officer’s family after his widow described decision as ‘utter betrayal’