A major change in the UK’s weather will start on Thursday, the Met Office said, as heavy rain and strong gusts hit the country.

The proportion of families who admit to flouting rules or playing the system to secure a school place has risen, according to Zoopla.

Slow Horses creator Mick Herron has won the highest accolade for crime writers after coming up with a tale about failing and chaotic spies.

Sir Keir Starmer has announced changes to ‘hopeless’ judicial reviews that he says are holding up infrastructure projects.

Half of motorists pulled over on suspicion of drug-driving fail roadside drug tests, an investigation has found, sparking calls for a fresh approach to tackle the “growing epidemic”. Police figures ...

The Peter Pan-themed playground in Kensington Gardens opened in 2000, marking what would have been the princess’s 39th birthday.

A survey found expectations for the state of the economy over the next three months have worsened to minus 34, down from minus 27 in December.

Deloitte found earnings from matchdays were up 11 per cent on average across the 20 clubs in its Football Money League.

A rising proportion of adults in England both smoke and vape, according to a new study. Researchers said that so-called “dual use” is often a “transitional state” when smokers are trying to quit ...

Daniel Farke conceded Leeds were not at their best after regaining pole position in the Championship with a 2-0 home win against Norwich. Manor Solomon scored after just 31 seconds – the quickest goal ...

Pep Guardiola offered no excuses after his Manchester City side’s dramatic capitulation at Paris St Germain on Wednesday. City surrendered a 2-0 lead to lose 4-2 at the Parc des Princes and are now in ...

Burnley boss Scott Parker praised his side’s ruthlessness as they thrashed relegation-haunted Plymouth 5-0 at Home Park. Braces from Zian Flemming and Josh Laurent plus a Josh Cullen effort put the ...