MPs have defeated an attempt to remove Church of England bishops from the House of Lords, amid suggestions they should focus on ecclesiastical matters rather than trying to “run our country”.

An environmental group has told a court a “substantive error of law” was made when consent was granted for new oil and gas fields in Scottish waters. Greenpeace ...

Sir Keir Starmer has committed to cutting UK greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035 – but said he would not be telling people how to live their lives to curb climate change. The new goal, unveiled by ...

Jones resigned as England’s defence coach in August but Steve Borthwick stated he is being used to provide analysis of the opposition.

Referee David Coote’s alleged comments about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp are being investigated by the Football Association. A video which began circulating online on Monday appears to show ...

Strictly Come Dancing has announced the second celebrity who will be taking part in its Christmas special. This year will be the first to see a drag artist take part in the Christmas dancing ...

Mayor Sara Funaro’s cabinet approved a 10-point plan that, among other things, would ban key boxes on buildings in Florence’s historic centre.

Local government minister Jim McMahon said officials will be appointed to oversee improvements at Tower Hamlets Council.

Leeds winger James has joined a Craig Bellamy Wales squad for the first time after missing the new manager’s opening two camps with a hamstring injury. James’ return comes as a huge boost for Wales, ...

Dilshad Shamo, 41, and Ali Khdir, 40, both from Caerphilly, are accused of unlawfully moving hundreds of people through Europe.

A woman who claims she was raped by Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor suffered serious physical and psychological injuries as a result of the alleged attack, a court in Dublin has heard.

A disability rights campaigner opposed to the assisted dying bill has argued care services should be prioritised over the ...