The UK economy contracted by 0.1% in March, as surging inflation took a toll on demand to offset the boost that had been expected from the end of COVID restrictions.

Finland's president has said the country needs to apply to NATO "without delay" as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.

A review has been launched into serial killer Levi Bellfield's request for a prison wedding, a justice minister has announced.

Adele and boyfriend Rich Paul have shared a photograph of them standing outside what is thought to be the couple's first home together.

The chancellor has said "no option is off the table" when asked about the possibility of a windfall tax on oil and gas firms to help ease the cost of living.

Ukraine has offered to release Russian prisoners of war in exchange for the safe evacuation of the badly injured fighters trapped inside a steel mill in the ruined city of Mariupol.

North Korea has announced its first official COVID infections, with its leader Kim Jong Un ordering a strict lockdown in response.

M&S, Waitrose and Sainsbury's are recalling a number of chicken products due to fears of salmonella.

A minister has said she does not agree with a Conservative MP who has been heavily criticised for claiming that people who use food banks do not know how to cook or manage their finances properly.

A Labour MP has revealed that she was threated with gang rape and subject to sexual harassment while at Cambridge University.