The government gives itself until 2030 to improve transport, business, housing and education.

Tobias Ellwood becomes the latest Tory MP to say he will submit a no-confidence letter in the PM.

The case of a woman who was sat naked in a cell prompts calls for officers to be more understanding of minorities.

The prices of food, furniture and flooring all jumped in January, says trade group.

Ethnic minority doctors describe a toxic work culture as a BMA survey finds systemic discrimination.

The Duchess of Cambridge becomes the figurehead for rugby union and rugby league in England.

The Man United player is being questioned over an alleged rape, sexual assault and threats to kill.

The Kids, a collection of modern sonnets by Hannah Lowe, is named the Costa Book of the Year.

If flowers continue to appear earlier as the planet warms, there are risks for farming and nature.

Fraudsters are acting with "impunity", a committee says as it calls for changes in tackling economic crime.

Marks & Spencer and Aldi reach a settlement in a copyright row over caterpillar cakes.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning.

Has the mood changed in red-wall seat Leigh since it voted Tory for the first time in 2019.

The US singer-songwriter is cancelling his European tour because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.

Reinfections have been rising sharply with Omicron, and they've now been added to official daily data.

One in five pupils were not in school last week - the lowest attendance level of the academic year.

Members of year seven at Harris School will study at home until Friday.

The report into gatherings in Downing Street angers families who lost loved ones in the pandemic.

Actor Michael Sheen said it is the "old story" of items with real value being moved over the border.

The government has allocated £4.8bn as part of its plan to "level up" all UK regions, but will this be enough?

The PM emphasises Western unity as he visits Ukraine amid fears of a Russian invasion.

The PM's claim that Keir Starmer failed to prosecute Jimmy Savile is not backed up by any evidence.

One of Scotland's most historic paths has been closed for three years after a 50 tonne rock fall.

People receiving mail will be able to watch videos and, in the future, greetings from senders.

Waiting for Gray was the mantra for Tory MPs wondering about the PM's future. Iain Watson finds out what comes next.

Groups of pupils at 13 schools and one college will trial five extra hours of work a week.

Milly shares advice on being successful at metal detecting after uncovering a Bronze Age axe hoard.

The government has released its plan to improve opportunity and prosperity across the country.

BBC Three has returned as a fully-fledged TV channel, six years after it moved online.

Nick Eardley explains what Sue Gray's interim findings mean for Boris Johnson and the Tory party.

The flight from Aberdeen got into trouble as it was trying to land at London Heathrow Airport.

The government's decision to write off nearly £9bn lost on PPE features in some papers.

Matthew Drapper says the session which took place at a church in Sheffield led to years of trauma.

The UK government's new "levelling up" plans include what it calls a "innovation accelerator" for Glasgow.

Former DUP leader Edwin Poots speaks out after he failed to win the party's South Down nomination.

UK ministers promise better broadband and research cash but Labour says Wales is short-changed.

Samantha Townsend says one person told her she should be dragged out into the street and shot.