The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed the selection of Baroness Valerie Amos to lead the investigation into NHS maternity and neonatal care, adding it is “vital” the review gets under way ...

The US president raised the prospect of European leaders being invited to a second meeting if the Alaska summit is successful.

Audi Johnson, Ahmad Ghiasi and Nicholas Mitchell were found guilty of conspiracy to kidnap after a trial at Kingston Crown Court, police said.

Electric Group is preparing to reopen a new music venue in the former Leadmill building after winning a bitter eviction battle.

Renju Joseph was hit by a car estimated to be travelling at between 58mph and 71mph in wet conditions in Lancashire.

Nicola Sturgeon has spoken out about the abuse she has suffered in recent days as a result of the “toxic” debate on trans rights.

It will examine whether patients of Sam Eljamel were let down by failures in clinical governance, risk management, and complaints handling.

Former Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon has indicated she could foster a child if her life “ever calms down sufficiently”. She said that in her time in charge at Holyrood work with youngsters ...

Weather warnings have been issued for thunderstorms across parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland as the fourth heatwave of the summer continues. The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm ...

The number of applicants accepted on to UK degree courses has risen to a record high this year, Ucas figures show.

Engie sold the Rugeley Power Station site in Staffordshire to Vistry Group, which will continue work to build a sustainable neighbourhood.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission said the health board has admitted it failed to carry out an equality impact assessment previously.