Army tanker drivers to be put on standby amid fuel supply issues

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said: “The men and women of our armed forces stand ready to alleviate the transport pressures where they are felt most..

Number of English Channel crossings more than doubles 2020 record

The number of people who have made the dangerous journey across the English Channel in small boats this year has doubled the total for all of 2020 – with more than three months left of 2021..

R Kelly convicted in sex trafficking trial

R&B superstar R Kelly has been convicted in a sex trafficking trial after decades of avoiding criminal responsibility for numerous allegations of misconduct with young women and children..

Man charged with murder of primary school teacher Sabina Nessa

A 36-year-old man has been charged with the murder of primary school teacher Sabina Nessa..

Shadow cabinet minister resigns with attack on Keir Starmer at Labour conference

Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour conference has been rocked by the resignation of a shadow cabinet minister, who accused him of further dividing the party and abandoning his pledges..

Wicked stars reflect on hit musical ahead of its 15th anniversary

One of the stars of West End musical Wicked has said it is “incredibly surreal and special” to be part of the hit stage show ahead of its 15th anniversary..

Motorists hit by rising fuel prices

Motorists are being hit by fuel prices rising to an eight-year high amid shortages at filling stations..

PM considering sending in Army to drive fuel trucks as pumps run dry

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has refused to rule out requesting military assistance after queues for the pumps continued across the country on the weekend..

Many top players absolutely terrified by dementia threat posed by heading

Scores of top players are living in fear for their futures as research continues to emphasise the links between the long-term impact of heading the ball and neurodegenerative disorders..