Al Carns, the veterans minister, promised to increase the number of staff processing applications by five, effectively doubling the size of the team.

Britain and France are to order more Storm Shadow missiles, as they step up work to replace the weapon as part of a refreshed defence pact. Storm Shadow, or as the French call it SCALP, is a ...

Sir Jake, who served as Tory chairman in Liz Truss’ short-lived government, said the Conservatives have ‘lost their way’.

The largest Reform-led council is due to unveil its “first big savings” from cost-cutting initiatives as opposition parties complain of “poor governance” during their first two months in power.

Around half of participants have gone on to complete further placements with Zurich, and some now serve as ambassadors for the programme.

The Chestnut-backed Thrush is recognised by its bright chestnut plumage and striking black-and-white facial markings.

The European Court of Human Rights also found Russia had broken international law during the conflict in Ukraine.

Authorities said the fire was in ‘net regression’ on Wednesday morning after racing towards the historic Mediterranean port ...

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday and thanked him for the Vatican’s efforts to help return children taken by Russia. Both he and Leo suggested the Vatican could ...

Lord Harrington, now a non-affiliated peer, apologised for miscalculating the period he had to give notice for jobs he took up after leaving office.

If you can work, you should,’ social security minister Sir Stephen Timms told MPs before they voted on the welfare reforms.