Military planners called in to help with Birmingham bin crisis

The government has called military planners to help tackle the mounting piles of rubbish in Birmingham as a month-long strike by the city’s bin workers continues.

‘My world fell apart’: Rise in suicide attempts linked to HMRC tax crackdown

Four more people have attempted to take their own life in relation to the loan charge scandal, which has left tens of thousands of contractors facing huge bills for tax…

Rory McIlroy claims career Grand Slam with US Masters win

Rory McIlroy has completed a career Grand Slam in golf with his win at the US Masters tournament.

Raw materials for British Steel plant ‘paid for’ amid race against time to avert shutdown

The raw materials needed to keep British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant operating have been paid for, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has said – but she would not be drawn on…

No evidence of ‘two-tier policing’ in handling of Southport riots, MPs say

There was no evidence of “two-tier policing” in the handling of riots that erupted after last year’s Southport murders, MPs have said.

Race to keep British Steel furnaces running with last-minute efforts to secure raw materials under way

Last-minute efforts to keep British Steel operating are to be carried out today, as the plant races to secure a supply of raw materials.

Upstairs, Downstairs actress Jean Marsh dies

Jean Marsh, star of Upstairs, Downstairs, has died aged 90, a friend has confirmed.

Putin seems to be risking Trump’s patience

He may not be the one to sit down with Vladimir Putin, but Keith Kellogg, President Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, summed up the horror of Sunday’s ballistic missile strikes…

Body found after girl, 11, went missing in River Thames

A body has been found after an 11-year-old girl went missing in the River Thames, police have said.