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The scramble to buy PPE during the pandemic saw the UK waste almost £10 billion of taxpayers’ money, the official inquiry into the handling of Covid-19 has found..

Politicians face a “horrific” culture of violence which has become worse in recent years, a Cabinet minister has warned..

Pubs will serve more than 64 million pints of no and low alcohol beer this summer, an increase of eight million on last year, according to industry predictions..

Rachel Reeves will say Britain’s economy has “beaten the odds” under her stewardship, in a defence of her record ahead of Andy Burnham’s incoming government..

Andy Burnham will be the next prime minister after receiving an extra 27 nominations from Labour MPs on Monday, taking his total to 349..

The murder of veteran politician Ann Widdecombe is being treated as an act of terrorism, police have said..

The family of a 16-year-old boy who died in a stabbing have described him as a strong and kind son who was an amazing brother to his siblings..

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died aged 78, his family has confirmed..

Drivers are being warned to expect the busiest summer getaway on the roads in four years..

More than 2,700 people died from heat-related causes during May and June’s record hot spells, as climate change makes heatwaves more deadly, experts estimate..

At least 27 people have been killed in a fire that engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, officials said..

Jannik Sinner fought off a full-blooded challenge from Alexander Zverev to successfully defend his Wimbledon title..

Two men have died after going into the sea to try and help two children who had got into difficulty, Cleveland Police said..

Parts of the UK are at “exceptional” risk of wildfires as the heatwave continues, experts have warned..

Brendon McCullum has left his role as England’s Test head coach but will remain in charge of the white-ball set-up..

Police investigating the alleged murder of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe have said they “are not looking for anyone else” after a 28-year-old man was arrested..

Claims that Andy Burnham has been preparing for life in Downing Street for at least a year are “perfectly reasonable”, Rachel Reeves has suggested..

Jude Bellingham kept his cool in the Miami heat and humidity to send England to a fourth-ever World Cup semi-final as Thomas Tuchel’s men edged past Norway 2-1 in extra time..

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe, police said..

Jude Bellingham kept his cool in the Miami heat and humidity to send England to a fourth-ever World Cup semi-final as Thomas Tuchel’s men edged past Norway 2-1 in extra time..