Anthony Russell, 43, appeared by video-link at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court, County Durham, on Wednesday.

Sir Keir Starmer will face fresh questions about his decision to make Lord Mandelson US ambassador after it emerged he was warned of a “general reputational risk” before the appointment.

Threats from Tehran have choked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil and gas supplies.

The package also includes paid tech placements and support for those returning after career breaks to re-enter technology jobs.

John Swinney has said voters will be able to judge him in 2031 if he misses the Government’s child poverty target, as he hinted he will not resign if he fails to achieve his key pledge. Since taking ...

Near-term expectations for the housing market have softened after an encouraging start to the year, the Royal Institution of Chartered ...

Haringey Council celebrates care-experienced young people at Full Potential event, highlighting work placements and employment support for ...

Iran has fired on commercial ships and targeted Dubai International Airport, escalating a campaign in the oil-rich Persian Gulf as global energy concerns mounted and American and Israeli air strikes ...

In the third biggest UK National Lottery win of all time, one lucky player matched all five category main numbers, plus the two lucky star numbers.

A toddler has died after being hit by a car in the underground car park of a Dublin shopping centre, Irish police said. Gardai said they are at the scene of the fatal incident which happened on ...

Rapper Tinie Tempah asked the King for an invitation to visit his royal lands at a reception to celebrate the UK’s Nigerian community. Charles was joined by hundreds of people celebrating Britain’s ...

A second chartered flight carrying almost 200 Irish citizens from the war-torn Middle East has landed at Dublin Airport, the Minister for Foreign Affairs said. The flight from Abu Dhabi was carrying ...