Yvette Cooper insisted the plan would ‘fundamentally undermine’ the people smugglers organising the crossings.

UK exports to the US returned to growth in May, official figures show, after the two countries agreed a trade deal that softened the blow of President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes. Goods exports rose ...

Scotland captain Rory Darge is relishing the prospect of flexing his muscles against the famed Fijian pack in the first Test of their Pacific islands tour in Suva on Saturday.

Fears that the Lions would see another full-back ruled out of the tour following Elliot Daly’s return home with a fractured forearm were eased following a positive scan on the injury incurred against ...

A fortnight at Wimbledon is about much more than just tennis, as fans flock to SW19 to sample a unique atmosphere in the sporting world. From eating strawberries and drinking Pimm’s to celebrity ...

Gareth Bale has revealed the investment group he is working with has tabled a new offer to take full control of Cardiff. Former Tottenham and Real Madrid star Bale, 35, believes he is the right person ...

The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product contracted by 0.1 in May, following a 0.3 drop in April.

There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after US President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President ...

The Ritz Cinema in Burnham-on-Sea will showcase a variety of films from Friday, July 11 to Thursday, July 17. For more information or to book tickets, call 01278 794123 or visit ritz-burnham.co.uk or ...

Switzerland substitute Riola Xhemaili scored a stoppage-time equaliser at the Stade de Geneve, while Arsenal and Tottenham both completed transfers ...

Doctors in England will be encouraged to refer patients to the gym or job coaches rather than signing them off as “not fit for work”, as part of a new government pilot scheme. Health Secretary Wes ...

England have their fingers crossed over an injury scare to Ben Stokes with Ollie Pope admitting the captain may need to be protected from pushing himself to the limit at Lord’s.