Asylum system leading people to ‘consider taking their own lives’

A leading mental health charity is warning the asylum system is increasing the risk of suicide among asylum seekers and refugees.

Firefighters warn public to stay away as they respond to ‘significant’ gas explosion incident

Firefighters are warning the public to stay away as they respond to a “significant” gas explosion in a residential street in Nottinghamshire.

A sticking plaster, not a solution: What next for British Steel?

Sir Keir Starmer was flying the flag for domestic steel production on Saturday as his government passed emergency legislation to give itself extraordinary powers to intervene in the running of…

Relief in Scunthorpe – but the fight isn’t over yet

As football fans filed out of Scunthorpe United’s ground, the evening sun was shining down on them.

Emergency bill to protect British Steel becomes law

An emergency bill to save British Steel’s Scunthorpe blast furnaces has become law.

Brother of Manchester Arena bomber attacks three prison officers

Three prison officers have been attacked by the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, the prison officers’ union has said.

Newcastle United boss admitted to hospital after being ‘unwell for a number of days’

Newcastle United’s head coach Eddie Howe has been admitted to hospital after feeling “unwell for a number of days”, his club have said.

Queen says King wants to do ‘more and more and more’ despite health worries

I’m not sure their police officers felt the same from the looks on their faces, but the King and Queen, we’re told, were on a “huge high” after making their…

Smartphones and laptops among items excluded from reciprocal tariffs, US says

Electronics such as smartphones and laptops will be excluded from reciprocal tariffs, the Trump administration has said.

Why the hot spring weather is sliding away

It’s been an unusually sunny start to spring, with parts of the UK enjoying temperatures over 20C (68F) over the past few days.