The group of investors engaged in a rescue bid for Thames Water are plotting a multibillion pound legal battle with Andy Burnham's new government if it forcibly nationalises Britain's biggest water company.

A groundworker has admitted killing one child and seriously injuring two others in a crash whilst being over the limit for drink and drugs, police said.

Queues close to an hour formed at the Port of Dover on Friday night, ahead of what's expected to be one of the busiest weekends in years for drivers.

More than 100 homes have been ‌destroyed in a major fire in southern Norway, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of people, rescue officials ​have said.

Temperatures in the UK have risen above 30C for the 13th day in a row, but conditions are expected to cool over the weekend - with "isolated showers" possible.

A gangster rapper has been jailed for life for murdering a social media star at a music video shoot that featured live reptiles.

The family of Henry Nowak have released a statement after his killer's mother was jailed for three years for assisting an offender.