It's the job of employers to meet unions, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says.

It comes after Lord Geidt quit last week, saying the PM forced him into an "impossible and odious" position.

Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs announces he has resigned as Wales manager.

A culture of relying on continence pads means dementia patients are denied the basic dignity of care.

More than 6,000 people have gathered at the ancient site to mark the longest day of the year.

Researchers were baffled when the tag used for tracking oystercatchers was traced to London.

Minister vows to add more items to Welsh plastics ban but it is not clear when it will happen.

Public Health Scotland data found "stark inequalities" between the poorest and most affluent Scots.

As he turns 40, the duke conveys his focus on issues like homelessness and the environment.

John Paul McDonagh, 18, was fatally wounded during what was described as a "street battle".

Stations close as 10,000 RMT union London Underground staff stage further industrial action.

Two by-elections on Thursday could provide another blow to Boris Johnson’s authority.

What role did social media play in the murder of 13-year-old Olly Stephens?

A 12-year-old boy's parents prepare to appeal against a legal ruling that life support can end.

There have been different claims made about how much rail workers get paid.

The BBC has been given access to a new team that has to decide if children are criminals or victims.

Ms Fairhurst bought her first bear in the 1960s and now has a 1,500 strong collection.

Cot deaths have inspired much awareness work - but what about when an older child dies unexpectedly?

Leading UK fertility clinics continue to see growth in egg-freezing treatments.

Actress Clara Darcy says she is grateful for having had a rare form of brain cancer.

As Prince Charles prepares to meet Commonwealth heads, should he be blamed for his private comments?

Parts of the UK have experienced the hottest day of the year so far.

As petrol and diesel prices continue to increase, interest in electric vehicles is rising

Arthur Hughes is the first disabled actor to play Richard III - who had a curved spine - at the RSC.

Football shirt-collecting is booming. Why do some people seem to love the tops as much as the game?

Why are hundreds of mental health patients still being sent far away from home for treatment?

Gymnasts have been "heard" and "vindicated" following the release of the Whyte Review, says two-time Olympian Becky Downie.

Norman Cook is volunteering for an NHS scheme to help those with severe mental health problems.

Ros Atkins examines why a dispute between the RMT union and employers has led to strike action.

RMT general-secretary Mick Lynch admits "the whole country is suffering."

The Transport Secretary tells the Commons that the public ''will not be hoodwinked'' by the unions.

Award-winning poet, Tony Walsh, pens poem to recognise Martin Hibbert's achievement.

A bereaved family is searching for answers around their father's asbestos-related death.

The biggest rail strike in 30 years, which starts on Tuesday, leads nearly all the front pages.

The story of the shooting down of a bomber in 1942 features in a new university exhibition.

Fewer than 10% of normal services are operating on the first of three days of industrial action.

Tuesday is the first of three days of action by Network Rail staff in a dispute over pay and conditions.

A 45-year-old man is due to appear in court charged with the murder of Margaret Una Noone in Cookstown.

Nigel Stonehouse, 58, said he was looking forward to seeing "legend" Diana Ross on stage on Sunday.