The High Court in Belfast has ruled part of the British government's controversial Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy Act is in breach of European human rights legislation. The judge, Mr Justice Colton, said he was satisfied that the provisions of the act that offer immunity from Troubles-era prosecutions breached Articles 2 …...Read More

Rishi Sunak has refused to reveal whether he would allow Nigel Farage to join his party after Sir Keir Starmer accused the Conservatives of "dancing to the tune" set by the former UKIP leader. Sir Keir Starmer challenged the prime minister on whether Mr Farage had a place in the …...Read More

Raye has been named songwriter of the year by the Brit Awards - on top of her record seven nominations going into the ceremony this weekend. The singer-songwriter said she was "so honoured and blown away" to receive the prize, which is one of a handful announced before the event. …...Read More

Two boys aged 11 and 12 have been arrested after police received reports that several animals had been killed at a college in west London. The children, who have been released on bail, were arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty and burglary. The Metropolitan Police said it was called to …...Read More

A sex predator who attacked women and young girls - including in an ice cream van - has been handed an order for lifelong restriction. John O'Flaherty, 67, was found guilty of seven charges against four victims, including rape, assault, and lewd, indecent and libidinous practices and behaviour. His crimes …...Read More

Lee Anderson has accused Sadiq Khan of "playing the race card" as he denied being racist following a row that resulted in his suspension as a Tory MP. Mr Anderson used a column in the Daily Express to hit back at accusations of Islamophobia and racism following his comments about …...Read More

A picture of Thomas Kingston and his wife Lady Gabriella Windsor, taken weeks before his death, is believed to be one of the last of the couple together. The sudden death of Mr Kingston was announced by Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. He was 45 years old. Two weeks ago, Mr …...Read More

Pro-Palestinian protesters are stopping police from "looking after communities" - a minister has claimed, as he defended the home secretary's demand they stop their regular rallies. Policing minister Chris Philp said the UK is a "free country" where people have "the right to protest" but rowed behind comments made by …...Read More

Mobile phone customers face either a "huge" mid-contract price rise or a "crippling" exit fee from April, according to a watchdog. Which? says Virgin Media and O2 are expected to hike prices by up to 8.8% in April - the highest increase in percentage terms among major providers. The alternative …...Read More

Prince Harry has lost a legal challenge against the government's decision to take away his right to automatic high-level police protection when he is in the UK. His lawyers had argued that he was "singled out" and treated "less favourably" in the decision, which meant he would no longer be …...Read More