Ten-year plan for Britain to be published before Christmas, Burnham says

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was determined to give Britain ‘the leadership that this country needs’ (Stefan Rousseau/PA) PA Wire News Briefings Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories…

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London weather: Capital forecast to freeze within days as cold snap sweeps UK

Temperatures will continue to fall over the coming days, Yui Mok/PA Wire News Briefings Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about…

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EU sues IBM over delays to controversial entry-exit system

Join today Already a member? Log in The EU is suing IMB and two other European tech firms over delays in the delivery of the bloc’s controversial smart border system . EU-Lisa, the agency responsible for the operational…

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Scottish DJ named as victim of Krakow shooting that killed six

Join today Already a member? Log in A 32-year-old Scottish DJ has been identified as one of the six people killed in a drive-by shooting in Krakow last week. James Campbell, of Prestwick, was named on Wednesday among the…

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Jonathan Ross is seen for the first time since saying he was 'genuinely unaware of the conduct' of his friends David Walliams and Russell Brand

What began with a series of joint television appearances soon developed into friendships that extended beyond the screen, with Ross repeatedly finding himself at the centre of controversy over disturbing 'jokes' and lewd…

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Best mince pies for Christmas 2026, tasted-tested by a food writer

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I taste-tested my way through more than 20 boxes of mince pies Emma Henderson Standard Shopping Sign up for our free weekly newsletter for…

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Scot killed in Krakow shooting named while British teenager remains in hospital

Six people were killed in the shooting in Krakow, Poland, last week (Beata Zawrzel/AP)) AP A 32-year-old Scottish DJ has been identified as one of the six people killed in the Krakow shooting. James Campbell, of…

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Elizabeth line to face major weekend disruption for planned engineering works

Read our privacy notice . Elizabeth line passengers are being urged to plan ahead as major engineering works will shut down most of the route over the weekend of 28 and 29 November. There will be no trains between…

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Business tycoon Sir Jim Milne dies aged 85

A self-described "farmer's loon" from Aberdeen, he left school aged 14 with no qualifications, but built a career in agricultural engineering. He then helped found the Balmoral Group manufacturing company in 1980. It…

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Turbulent history of Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand's friendship as talk show host condemns rapist comedian

Read our privacy notice . Jonathan Ross has spoken of his disgust of Russell Brand , with whom he was previously close friends for years. Brand, 51, was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being found…

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