Michael Gove has dismissed a second referendum on Scottish independence as a "massive distraction" as he repeatedly refused to say whether the UK government will seek to block a possible vote in court.

Sadiq Khan has been re-elected for a second term as London mayor.

Rail passengers face a second day of disruption today after cracks were found on high-speed trains.

Elon Musk has revealed he has Asperger syndrome, as he hosted the US TV comedy show Saturday Night Live.

More than 90 Palestinians have been injured in another night of clashes in Jerusalem with tension throughout Israel, Gaza and the West Bank at its highest level in years.

An "out of control" Chinese rocket has landed in the Indian Ocean, China says.

Sir Keir Starmer has sacked Angela Rayner as Labour Party chair but has hired a new strategist.

The prime minister has called a summit with the leaders of the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, saying the UK is "best served when we work together".

The prime minister will reportedly promise to bring jobs and skills to "red wall" areas so people no longer have to leave their home towns in search of prosperity.

An "unbelievable" surge in post-lockdown demand for cask beer is offering "a glimmer of hope" for the struggling UK pub industry.