Protests against the use of asylum hotels and counter-demonstrations have taken place, with police trying to keep the groups apart.

Three people are in a life-threatening condition after a suspected arson attack at a restaurant in Ilford, east London, police said. Police, paramedics and firefighters were called to the scene in ...

An act which explores life as a trans woman has won the prestigious Best Comedy Show award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Sam Nicoresti’s Baby Doomer show won the Taffner Family best comedy show ...

Courts will be given greater freedom to ban offenders from activities including going to sports matches or concerts.

Defence Secretary John Healey said the UK was ‘ramping up’ its support for Ukrainian forces, ahead of independence day celebrations in Kyiv.

The Irish president has said the conflict in Gaza is at the “realm of non-accountability”. Michael D Higgins described the ongoing conflict as a “tragic period” in the world’s history. The Integrated ...

Jeremy Corbyn has said United Nations special rapporteur Francesca Albanese will contribute to the “Gaza tribunal” event which he is hosting. The former Labour leader, who is campaigning for a new ...

Sheila Burtles, 95, who has known the brothers for many years, has been leading support at the home. A former sensory analyst in the whisky industry, Ms Burtles worked with the brothers’ father ...

Lough Neagh Partnership chief Gerry Darby has urged action after describing the lough as the worst he has ever seen.

Russell Martin has insisted Thelo Aasgaard is ready to make an impact at striker for Rangers . The summer signing is a surprise starter at striker for the away trip to face St Mirren in Paisley.

Russell Martin has named his Rangers side to face St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership . The Ibrox boss has made three changes to his starting XI for the trip to Paisley after defeat to Club Brugge ...

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said a new appeals body would help speed up the system and reduce demand for hotels.