Government launches new push to prepare UK for emergencies and hostile acts
The government is launching a new push to prepare the UK to be more resilient to any kind of emergency, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has revealed.
Boelo: Met Office names second storm to hit UK in 24 hours
The second named storm of the season is set to hit the UK on Saturday, the Met Office has said.
Memorial service held for 'extraordinary' broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan
A memorial service has been held for former Sky News presenter Dermot Murnaghan, who died in July after a distinguished career at the top of UK journalism.
Police Scotland to close stretch of A8 near Edinburgh Airport as investigation into fatal crash continues
A major road near Edinburgh Airport will be closed this weekend as part of ongoing investigation work into a fatal crash.
1800s law must be updated to protect 'backbone' of UK, MP says
An inadequate law from the 19th century must be strengthened to deter saboteurs from attacking the UK's critical undersea cables and pipelines, a minister has said.
Woman who died after car crash had sustained 'unrelated' injuries, police say
A woman who died following a car crash in South Wales had sustained injuries that were not related to the incident, police have said.
Three more arrests over Nottingham police officer shooting
Three more people have been arrested over the shooting of a police officer in Nottingham city centre.
Offenders who refuse to attend sentencing will face new penalties under government plan
Offenders, including killers, who refuse to attend sentence hearings could be confined to their cell for weeks or lose visiting privileges.
Scrap 'unfair' prescription charges in England, say pharmacies
Pharmacy leaders have called for prescription charges to be scrapped in England.