Politics

A 24-year-old woman has been fatally stabbed in west London’s Shepherd’s Bush area, with a man arrested on suspicion of murder within hours. The killing is the latest in a growing wave of knife crime gripping the capital.

Tokyo the black Labrador collapsed halfway up Ben Nevis and had to be stretchered down by mountain rescuers. Vets believe she ate discarded cannabis left on the trail by a previous walker.

A decade after the Brexit vote, Britain’s economy is an estimated 6% to 8% smaller than it might have been — and seven prime ministers later, the political fallout still isn’t over. Here’s where the UK stands now.

George and Fiona Cottrell, connected to prominent political circles, have been interviewed under caution by the Metropolitan Police. The development marks a significant escalation in scrutiny of the couple.

Andy Burnham’s sweeping mayoral victories and northern political identity have made him Labour’s most talked-about future leader. Here’s what a Burnham premiership might actually look like.

Micheal Ward, the Top Boy star, has been found not guilty of rape at the Old Bailey after telling the jury the encounter was “wholly consensual.” The jury deliberated for more than nine hours before clearing the 27-year-old actor.

Andy Burnham has talked tough on stamp duty and council tax, calling both systems broken. But what would a Prime Minister Burnham actually do — and can he afford to?

Andy Burnham is on course to lead Labour after 322 MPs backed him in a parliamentary vote. Lisa Nandy says the party will be faster and bolder under his leadership.

Rupert Lowe has described the Dunblane school massacre, which killed 16 children and a teacher, as ‘one murder’ while attacking the UK’s handgun ban. The comments have triggered widespread condemnation from politicians and victims’ advocates.

The Hillsborough Law won’t reach Parliament before the summer recess, despite Deputy PM David Lammy suggesting the bill was days away. Bereaved families say they’ve heard promises before.