Jude Bunting KC, representing Mr Kearney and the BBC, told a hearing on Monday: “The MI5 now confirms publicly that in 2006 and 2009 MI5 obtained communications data in relation to Vincent Kearney.” ...

A former paratrooper known as Soldier F is accused of two counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder in Londonderry on January 30 1972.

Reservoirs are now 56.1 full on average across England, compared with the average of 82.8 for this time of year.

A judge said he had seen no real evidence of remorse as he sentenced 19-year-old Abdurrahman Summers and two 16-year-olds who cannot be named.

Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure over the handling of Lord Mandelson’s appointment and sacking and Labour’s poor poll ratings.

A 10-kilometre surveillance zone set up after a bird flu outbreak near Seaton last month has been lifted following successful control and monitoring measures, Defra has confirmed. The restriction zone ...

The UK has summoned the Russian ambassador in London following the country’s “unprecedented violation” of Nato airspace. The Foreign Office said the incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace were ...

The future of bus firm Alexander Dennis has been “secured” by a £4 million furlough scheme, John Swinney has said. The First Minister announced the move on Monday in hopes of avoiding the firm pulling ...

The US secretary of state said he will use his trip to seek answers from Israeli officials about the way forward following ...

The supermarket said JD.com’s terms and commitments were ‘not in the best interests’ of Sainsbury’s shareholders and staff.

Baroness Jacqui Smith said she would not be giving ‘details’ on the number migrants expected to be sent back in the coming days.

Wind gusts of almost 80mph have been recorded overnight as much of England and Wales remains under a yellow weather warning. The Met Office said the strongest speeds were measured at the Needles on ...