UK & International News

Five new cases of meningitis have been reported in Kent, taking the total number being investigated by health officials to 20.

A charity is urging Scotland’s political parties to commit to passing legislation that would give people access to shared e-scooter schemes for the first time..

Older and vulnerable people are being targeted by online scammers in a “cruel” spate of friendship fraud, a bank is warning..

Vladimir Putin cannot be allowed to benefit from the Iran war, the Prime Minister told Volodymyr Zelensky during his visit to the UK..

Families and tourists thronged the streets in cities and towns across the island of Ireland for St Patrick’s Day, while reflecting on what it means to be Irish..

The King is preparing to host the first incoming state visit by a Muslim leader during Ramadan in what is believed to be nearly 100 years..

The UK should follow more of the European Union’s rules to boost trade and cut prices, Rachel Reeves has claimed..

Students in university halls in Kent are to be offered the meningitis B vaccine, Wes Streeting has said, as officials work to stem the spread of infection in an “unprecedented” outbreak..

Some cases of meningitis seen in Kent have been confirmed as meningitis B, health officials have said, as hundreds of people are being urged to get antibiotics to stem the spread of infection..

Train passengers who buy tickets with railcard discounts will be required to pass additional checks as part of a Government crackdown on fare dodging..