Brits issued rat and mice infestation warning after warm weather
Nearly a third of landlords had experienced a rat or mouse infestation in at least one of their rental properties during the past two years
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Met Office says snow possible as temperatures drop ahead of ‘unsettled’ weekend
The weekend is set to kick off on a ‘chilly note’
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor compensated £300,000 after Royal Lodge lease ends
The lease on his former royal home has ended
Popular supermarket snacks among five products recalled over salmonella fears
Major supermarket supplier Greencore has issued a recall notice after Salmonella was found in pistachio nuts
Man jailed for 24 years after ex-partner murder attempt that sparked manhunt
James McKenna hid for days after he attacked Joanne Sidaway as she walked her dog in the park.
Train workers to strike in dispute over safety of new £7 billion railway
The East West railway was due to open over a year ago
Andrew granted £302,000 compensation after lease on Royal Lodge home officially surrendered
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been granted £302,000 in compensation after his lease on his former Royal Lodge home in Windsor was officially surrendered, a Crown Estate spokesperson said.
Abusive ex murdered woman after she began new relationship
Lee Inglis has admitted stabbing Stacey Hogg to death in her home in Hawick.
Deliveroo riders face ban for using illegal e-bikes as government urged to take action
Deliveroo is set to introduce new technology to track when drivers are travelling too fast
Not a ‘snowflake generation’: Experts identify three factors harming young people’s mental health
A professor has warned of a ‘turning point’ that society must address as more young people feel ‘they’re going to have a future that’s less hopeful than their parents’
Premier League club up for sale two years after takeover
Everton have been put up for sale less than two years after current owners, The Friedkin Group (TFG), took control of the Premier League club.
Data watchdog investigating huge surge in ‘add me on WhatsApp’ scam calls
The ICO’s chief of criminal investigation says he believes the number of reported ‘robo calls’ could be the tip of the iceberg
Bragging rights for Burnham, blues for Farage: conference season winners and losers
While the Labour and Conservative leaders will be delighted with their showing, Nigel Farage, Ed Davey and Zach Polanski have less reason for cheer
Labour chair of housing committee calls for urgent funds for affordable homes in England
Exclusive: Abena Oppong-Asare urges chancellor to unlock billions of pounds, as housing associations say they could build 41,000 homes in 10 years
'We didn't get it over the line': Green party's Zack Polanski on byelection loss – video
Labour has seen off the Greens to win the Holborn and St Pancras byelection in a result that will reassure Andy Burnham and dent Zack Polanski’s position as a decisive power player on the left of British politics. In an emotional victory speech, Sagal Abdi-Wali, a former child refugee who came to the UK from Somalia…
Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover
Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.
Ex-world snooker champion intends to appeal against conviction and jail sentence for child sex abuse
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott intends to appeal against his conviction and seven-year jail sentence for historical child sex abuse.
Palantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contracts
Former Labour deputy leader says tech firm would work with a Reform UK government on immigration crackdowns
Please, sir, can I have a walk? Dickens biographer finds likely inspiration for Oliver Twist
Exclusive: Theresa Musgrove unearths newspaper archives showing one Alice Shepherd was severely punished in 1836 for similarly innocent request
Holborn and St Pancras byelection loss will disappoint Greens – but there may also be relief
It may sound odd to think Zack Polanski would be happy with second place, but after his most challenging week in politics, it could have been worse
Tories overstate net zero cost by nearly £500bn in apparent spreadsheet error
Exclusive: Badenoch’s flagship conference policy document cites £957bn estimate, twice the total in climate advisers’ data
Virgin unveils its future cross-Channel train as it gears up to take on Eurostar
Group plans to launch services from London in 2030 and hopes to outshine competitor with design inspiration from its airline, cruise and hotel arms
New evidence gives family hope after death in Spain
Tobias White-Sansom, from Nottingham, was on a family holiday in Spain and died on a night out.
Teen's life transformed by gene editing
Vian, 16, has thalassemia and had to have monthly blood transfusions throughout her childhood.
'People use AI to avoid paying for school photos, but they don't realise the consequences'
Ian Gilbert says he's heard parents boasting about using AI to take the watermark off his photos.
Chris Mason: Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so far
The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.
Polanski's gamble fails - as the Burnham honeymoon rolls on
Andy Burnham decisively passed the first electoral test of his premiership last night.
Prince Harry opens up about 'depression' after leaving UK
Prince Harry has revealed he "slipped into depression for about two weeks" after relocating to Canada in 2019.
The Papers: 'Stark warning' over ADHD and 'Andrew wins legal fight'
A government review of ADHD and austism diagnoses and the police investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor lead Friday's papers.
Window cleaners rescued from skyscraper
It's a job that's not for the faint-hearted.
Man City boss and star striker address club's guilty verdicts for first time
Enzo Maresca has said his players and staff "trust completely" in Manchester City after the club were found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules.
Former chief constable had affairs with two junior officers
A former chief constable who had affairs with two subordinate officers showed "persistent dishonesty and lack of integrity", a tribunal found.