Government accused of forcing trafficking and torture survivors to share rooms with strangers in case that comes amid growing criticism over sweeping plans to overhaul UK’s asylum system

The M40 southbound remains closed after a collision between a car and a tanker caused significant spillage

It came after Nigel Farage said the home secretary sounds like a Reform supporter following her controversial proposals to overhaul the asylum system

Our community is divided over Labour’s immigration reforms. While many reluctantly accepted the need for tougher rules, others warned that plans to rewrite human rights laws and curb ECHR protections risk dragging the party too far to the right

Comes as home secretary tells Nigel Farage and Tommy Robinson to 'sod off'

Health bosses are warning this winter could see the ‘most severe flu outbreak in decades’

Armed with old files, new technology and tireless detective work, a small West Midlands team has solved more than 240 cold cases – and tells Harriette Boucher why they refuse to give up on the missing

The Irish former fullback has not paid his debt and is now facing a petition to make him bankrupt

This amendment to the National Planning Policy Framework is among several measures the Housing Secretary is expected to announce on Tuesday

Police supporting school after chemical taken from laboratory, headteacher says

It is believed the man left the UK on 14 October and the woman on 24 October

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the cases were the first launched

A plunge in temperature could bring icy conditions across Britain in the coming days

‘Parasocial’ is defined as a connection someone feels between themselves and a famous person they do not know

Women who had taken a career break were also more likely than men to say that it had reduced their ability to save, the report found

Almost half of men exaggerate aspects of their personality due to pressure to appear more masculine, a new study has revealed

Anna Maxwell Martin among campaigners to say primary Sats impact Send children

Wildcats, historically referred to as ‘woodcats’ due to their strong presence in woodlands, are Britain’s only remaining native cat species and are ‘critically endangered’

Ellie Kildunne, who won the Rugby World Cup with England this autumn, will tell passengers that "the world feels a little brighter at Christmas"

The prime minister said that discussions around his leadership amounted to time-wasting

The Home Secretary’s proposals were praised by both Reform and Conservative MPs

The reforms are aimed to make Britain a less appealing destination for illegal migrants and to simplify their removal from the UK

The controversial plans to tackle the asylum system have been likened to the policies of far right activist Tommy Robinson

The former chancellor has also warned that pre-budget briefing as left an ‘air of gloom’ over the economy

‘For some Christians, references to demons can feel deeply uncomfortable’, acting headteacher says

The British government plans to tighten its asylum system, sparking resistance within its own party

‘There is no basis for a defamation case,’ insists Samir Shah, as he vows to protect licence fee payers’ money

Agency staff will now join directly employed Birmingham City Council workers on official picket lines from December 1

Exemption for milkshakes in sugar tax could come to an end when Chancellor announces Budget

Welcoming the proposals, the far-right activist posted to social media: ‘The Overton window has been obliterated, well done patriots’

‘It is right that if people have money in the bank, if people have assets...they should be contributing’, a Home Office minister said on Monday

Rosalind Levine told Radio 4 she and her husband were detained by six Hertfordshire police officers in front of their young daughter earlier this year

A cold weather health alert has been upgraded to amber as temperatures could drop to -10C in parts of the UK

The former prince has faced calls to have his name removed from road names and places

Levels of naturally-occurring mycotoxins in British oats may be deemed too high for human consumption under existing EU rules

Andy Haldane has called for the process to be overhauled to prevent Budget leaks that can damage the economy

All the essential cost of living information you need in November

Among GLP-1 users, more than half said they will eat smaller portions and skip more treats this festive season

Many celebrities’ Twitter accounts were compromised during the high-profile hack