Britain

The Metropolitan Police have confirmed 200 arrests at a protest in Westminster for showing support for the proscribed group Palestine Action, with further arrests expected. The demonstration, organised by Defend …

Three thousand riot officers have been placed on standby across England and Wales ahead of a weekend of planned protests and counter-protests targeting hotels housing asylum seekers. Police commanders authorised …

House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has refused to release email correspondence with Israeli politicians, citing a specific exemption under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. The withheld material …

A 64-year-old man injured in an alleged assault at St Pancras station has been discharged from hospital as police continue efforts to question far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who left the …

Tommy Robinson has lost his Court of Appeal challenge against the length of his 18-month prison sentence for contempt of court, following repeated breaches of a High Court order. The …

A 16-year-old Syrian refugee who was fatally stabbed in Huddersfield last Thursday had only been living in the town for two weeks, according to his family. Ahmad Mamdouh Al Ibrahim …

The Labour Party has unveiled significant welfare reforms, including changes to Universal Credit and disability benefits. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced the measures, aimed at simplifying the benefits …

Armed police have been deployed to Lewisham High Street in south-east London following reports of a potential hostage situation. A shirtless man was seen brandishing a knife outside a window, …

Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister and housing secretary, has informed bereaved families and survivors that Grenfell Tower will be carefully deconstructed. The announcement was made during a meeting on …

A 15-year-old boy has died after being stabbed at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield. The victim, named in reports as Harvey Willgoose, was attacked in the school courtyard …