A major change in the UK’s weather will start on Thursday, the Met Office said, as heavy rain and strong gusts hit the country.

Actors Martin Freeman and Jack Lowden are to star in a play about addiction that has been transferred to the West End. Slow Horses actor Lowden, 34, will reprise his role as Luka in the production ...

The proportion of families who admit to flouting rules or playing the system to secure a school place has risen, according to Zoopla.

Slow Horses creator Mick Herron has won the highest accolade for crime writers after coming up with a tale about failing and chaotic spies.

Sir Keir Starmer has announced changes to ‘hopeless’ judicial reviews that he says are holding up infrastructure projects.

Half of motorists pulled over on suspicion of drug-driving fail roadside drug tests, an investigation has found, sparking calls for a fresh approach to tackle the “growing epidemic”. Police figures ...

Daniel Farke conceded Leeds were not at their best after regaining pole position in the Championship with a 2-0 home win against Norwich. Manor Solomon scored after just 31 seconds – the quickest goal ...

Burnley boss Scott Parker praised his side’s ruthlessness as they thrashed relegation-haunted Plymouth 5-0 at Home Park. Braces from Zian Flemming and Josh Laurent plus a Josh Cullen effort put the ...

The Peter Pan-themed playground in Kensington Gardens opened in 2000, marking what would have been the princess’s 39th birthday.

Pep Guardiola offered no excuses after his Manchester City side’s dramatic capitulation at Paris St Germain on Wednesday. City surrendered a 2-0 lead to lose 4-2 at the Parc des Princes and are now in ...

Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl branded his side’s second-half performance “not acceptable” as they twice relinquished the lead to draw 2-2 with Bristol City in the Championship. The hosts totally ...

The Sutton Trust also said employers continue to underpay interns and give opportunities to family and friends rather than advertising them.