Harry and Meghan latest: Royals set for first joint visit since return to UK
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are no longer working royals but consider themselves to be ‘public figures’
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£11m home of London’s oldest restaurant donated to the National Trust
The site at 34-35 Maiden Lane in Covent Garden, central London, has been home to Rules since 1798
Wallace & Gromit maker Aardman falls short of return to profit
Animation studio narrows annual loss to £1.1m amid ‘challenging market’ in children’s content
Mike Tyson in £1.5m legal battle after refusing to appear on camera with giant pigeon
The boxer ‘lost interest’ in his deal, a court heard
UK economy grew unexpectedly by 0.1% in August
Another beat of economists’ forecasts of a contraction for the month
Chinese artefacts damaged in mystery fall at British Museum as calls for their return grow
The 300-year-old Chinese porcelain bowl fell from its display shelf and shattered
UK economy unexpectedly grows in August despite fall in consumer spending
Latest data showing surprise 0.1% growth is boost to John Healey a fortnight before his first budget
King Charles and Queen Camilla to attend ceremonial opening of Senedd for first time in five years
It will be the first time Charles attends a ceremonial opening of the Welsh Parliament as King
‘I introduce myself to anyone who looks a bit jumpy’: a security guard’s take on anti-shoplifting fixes
A professional reveals the most effective tricks of the trade, from a little bit of empathy to hi-tech cameras
No timeline for lifting Land Registry paywall as ownership remains opaque
Defra promised in March to work towards free access to data on large plots in England and Wales
Burnham v Swinney: will the UK PM overshadow the SNP’s conference?
Prime minister presents new kind of challenge for SNP, and his Scottish visit will loom large over its big event
Eritreans face total UK visa ban in row over return of small boat migrants
The east African country has ‘refused’ to accept the return of its criminals, says Shabana Mahmood
Yorkshire tiger latest: William Chapman’s family hits out at ‘deeply offensive’ online content as Trump AI video prompts fury
Chapman’s family say he ‘suffered from significant mental illness’ and had been prescribed ‘strong medication’
Ex-DUP leader Donaldson to be sentenced for child sex abuse including rape
Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.
Surprise GDP growth as UK economy stronger than first thought
The UK economy has grown, confounding predictions it would shrink, official figures show.
Parents of Chloe Moffat want Treasury staff held to account over her death
Exclusive: David and Anne Moffat to meet permanent secretary after coroner found Treasury ‘materially contributed’ to employee taking her own life
UK households have paid extra £13,961 on bills since 2021 amid soaring inflation, TUC says
Trades Union Congress urges chancellor to tackle rising additional living costs in this month’s budget
Inquest into death of man killed by tiger at wildlife park to open
An inquest into the death of a man who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at a wildlife park is set to open later today.
Inquest into death of man killed by tiger at wildlife park to open
An inquest into the death of a man who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at a wildlife park is set to open later today.
Half of adults would not go to war for the UK, poll suggests
Half of the UK population say there are no circumstances in which they would go to war for Britain, a poll suggests.
Hospitality companies to create 100,000 new roles for NEETs
The UK's leading hospitality businesses have committed to hiring 100,000 young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), it has been announced.
How West Midlands shed its gun crime capital label
Firearms discharges drop by more than half in the past six years in the force area.
Stopping Pip for ADHD or autism would not make big savings, says thinktank
Resolution Foundation says ‘crude changes’ to benefits system would probably make it harder for people to work
Warning to women amid shortages of some HRT products
Two brands of HRT patches, including Estradot transdermal and FemSeven Conti patches, have been affected, the Department of Health has said.
Reform faces criticism after councillors filmed making racist comments
Reform says all of those people filmed by ITV are under investigation having resigned or been suspended.
Fewer than 800 Scots have received jabs for weight loss on NHS, BBC finds
Only five of Scotland's 14 health boards currently offer the treatment specifically for weight loss, it has emerged.
My contraceptive coil saved my life after it revealed I had cancer
Caroline Bailey was diagnosed after suffering with "a stabbing pain in the middle of my abdomen".
UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy
The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".
Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters
Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.
Sally Rooney books withdrawn from UK over Palestine Action support
Author Sally Rooney has said she can no longer sell her books in the UK because of her support for the banned protest group Palestine Action.
Growing number of children - mostly British boys - are potential slavery victims, report says
More than 7,000 children were identified as potential victims of trafficking and modern slavery last year, a rise of 17%, the UK's anti-slavery commissioner has said.
Safeguarding police visited mother before she and 4 children killed in firebombing, inquest hears
A mother who was murdered along with four of her children in a petrol-bomb attack was visited by police from a safeguarding unit before the fatal incident, an inquest heard.