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Family of Briton, 18, facing jail in Dubai over holiday romance say they are all living a ‘nightmare’ The family of a young British man…

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to make spiking a drink a specific criminal offence as he demanded joint action from police and hospitality chiefs to crack down on violence against women and girls (VAWG). With Labour promising to halve VAWG in the next decade, the prime minister is calling chief constables, transport bosses and industry executives to Downing Street on Monday to urge a coordinated response to “bring the vile perpetrators to justice”.

Violence on social media making teenagers afraid to go out, study finds Quarter of teens who see violence online are being served clips via algorithms,…

One in seven A&E patients are repeat visitors with unmet needs, study finds Some patients across UK turning to A&Es five or more times a…

The UK has totalled five significant bomb scares this week, with separate incidents occurring in just 96 hours. A loud explosion heard near Euston station…

The weekend is almost here and tens of thousands of Londoners are ready to make the most of it – despite the Arctic weather forecast.…

Unidentified drones spotted over three UK airbases, US air force confirms Unmanned aerial systems seen over RAF bases in Suffolk and Norfolk but US air…

Russia ‘aggressive’ and ‘reckless’ in cyber realm and threat to Nato, UK minister to warn Pat McFadden will tell cyber summit that Russia ‘won’t think…

Ireland and Britain were battered by winter storm Bert on Saturday, which brought strong winds, heavy rain, snow and ice that UK forecasters called a…

Trump depends on the EU and UK to act as peacemakers more than he thinks The US doesn’t need to spend more on Ukraine. Britain…

‘Do not travel’ warning as Storm Bert continues to cause disruption Forecasters have predicted as much as 40cm of snow on high grounds and winds…

Seven more arrests made over Bonfire Night trouble in Pollokshields Officers attended six addresses in Pollokshields, Darnley and Paisley as part of the investigations to…

Russia prepared to launch cyber attacks on UK, minister to warn Russia is prepared to launch a series of cyber attacks on Britain and other…

Mystery drones spotted over three US airbases in Britain Unidentified drones have been spotted over three US airbases in Britain, the United States Air Force…

UK jobcentres not fit for purpose, says Liz Kendall ahead of major reforms The work and pensions secretary is to overhaul benefits system, pushing young…

A bus passenger has been left fighting for his life after he was attacked and robbed in south London. The victim, aged 40, was on…

Spanish floods force some UK sellers to buy oranges from southern hemisphere as trade supplies are disrupted in the country. British suppliers have started sourcing…

But on Friday she announced she would be stepping down due to a “sudden change in personal circumstances,” saying she was “truly sorry at what…

She vacated the stage for Ruth Davidson, who took the party into opposition for the first time at Holyrood. But Ms Goldie wasn’t done with…

The King was seen laughing at impression of Donald Trump at Royal Variety Performance at teh Royal Albert Hall. The King seemed amused as he…

Too many buildings remain unsafe after Grenfell disaster, housing minister warns the Lords. Wajid Khan tells House of Lords remediation work is yet to start…

It is of little comfort for the Palestinian people – but it does seem that a ceasefire, of sorts, is within sight. What happens after that, not even Mr Trump knows, because there is no plan for “the day after” the fighting winds down. The rubblescape of Gaza and Lebanon has created not just unspeakable horrors and miseries, but a vast political vacuum.

Storm Bert live: Schools closed as frozen Britain covered by snow before rain deluge arrives this weekend Many Britons again faced freezing temperatures overnight ahead…

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has backed the ICC’s issuing of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant. The ICC says both men – alongside a Hamas leader who was killed in July – bore “criminal responsibility” for crimes during the war between Israel and Hamas. The court accuses Israel of using starvation as a war tactic and for intentionally targeting civilians.

Europe and the US have been split in their response to the warrant. European countries including Britain have said they respect the ICC decisions and note Netanyahu will be arrested if he steps foot into their countries. The Canadian prime minister also confirmed he will follow the ruling of the ICC. The US has backed Israel and called the warrant ‘outrageous.’

Tributes are continuing to pour in for ex-deputy prime minister John Prescott, who died aged 86.

Storm Bert dominates the UK news as the cold snap continues to bite the UK with snowy conditions coming and weather warnings issued for the weekend.

A cold and frosty start for many, with plenty of sunshine, especially for inland areas. Scattered wintry showers will continue to feed inland along windward coasts exposed to the brisk northwesterly wind. Showers will gradually fade during the evening, as cloud increases from the west. Turning increasingly unsettled overnight with heavy rain, proceeded by hill snow. Winds strengthening, with gales for some.