Winter fuel payments to pensioners rose to 11.6 million last year, new figures show as the Government continues to face a backlash over its plan to cut back the benefit.

Daniel Tatters, 25, is the second person to be charged in connection with a house fire that killed Akashdeep Singh, 26, in Wolverhampton.

Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden also vowed on Tuesday to table an emergency resolution at his party’s conference to halt an alleged change to venue licensing times, “if that’s on the agenda”.

— World leaders spoke at an event called Summit of the Future, with many focusing on emerging threats, to the earth’s climate, on the battlefield and in cyberspace.

Julian Dunkerton said an exemption on low-value parcels is a ‘loophole’ that gives the fast-fashion brand in unfair advantage.

“If you regularly have large amounts of laundry that need sorting, you might need a larger washing machine. A 12kg washing machine can fit up to 60 shirts, as opposed to the standard 8kg washing ...

Lebanese health ministry says death toll stands at 492 people as Labour minister calls for everybody in the Middle East to be able to live in peace.

Actor Brian Cox has warned people to “move for your mind” in order to avoid mental health issues brought on by “killer” desks in the workplace.

Israel’s military said 75 rockets were fired from Lebanon into northern Israel on Tuesday, with some starting fires and damaging buildings in the country’s north. It is the second day of ...

A German police office that provides security for leading politicians says it plans to increase the number of bodyguards significantly over the coming years, citing growing dangers at home and abroad ...

The tech firm told shareholders that revenues jumped by 61 to 144 million US dollars (£107.9 million) over the six months to June.

Swedish media reported that a large number of people had received text messages in Swedish calling for revenge against Koran burners.