Footage shows French police clashing with people on beach as they try to leave in small boat
Footage has captured the moment French police officers clashed with people on a beach in northern France as the authorities attempted to intercept a dinghy attempting to reach the UK.…
UK debt nears £3 trillion as government borrowing unexpectedly climbs
Most economists had forecast zero borrowing last month while the OBR had predicted a £500 million surplus Official figures showing an unexpected rise in government borrowing to £1.8 billion last…
Flash flood warnings for UK as heavy rain batters drought-hit ground
Further showers are forecast on Friday for most parts of the UK Heavy downpours returning to drought-stricken regions across the UK carry a risk of flash flooding, forecasters at the…
40kg python becomes first-ever snake to receive cancer treatment normally used on humans
The 23-year-old reticulated python has returned to her ‘bright and feisty self’ after receiving electrochemotherapy A 40kg, 15-foot python named after actress Jodie Foster is thought to be the first…
‘Bored’ mum joined NHS study and found out her sons could have rare condition
Most children are only diagnosed with adrenoleukodystrophy, also known as ALD, when symptoms appear Two brothers were found to have a genetic change linked to a rare condition after their…
World’s oldest person shares her secret to a long life as she celebrates 117th birthday
Ethel Caterham has lived through the Titanic disaster, both world wars, the fall of the Berlin Wall and six monarchs The world’s oldest person is set to celebrate her 117th…
UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
The government borrowed slightly more than expected in July, according to figures published as Chancellor John Healey draws up his first Budget. With Healey and Prime Minister Andy Burnham expected…
Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street library
A book about the life of Sir Keir Starmer has become the newest addition to the Downing Street library, after being donated by Sir Keir himself. Keir Starmer: The Biography,…
UK reports unexpected deficit of £1.8bn as John Healey prepares for first budget
The UK government ran a larger than expected £1.8bn deficit in July, underlining the challenges facing the chancellor, John Healey, as he draws up his first budget. City economists had…
Prince Harry and other celebrities to discover how many millions they will pay Mail publisher
The Duke of Sussex is among seven high-profile names who failed to prove Associated Newspapers Limited has engaged in unlawful information gathering for stories The Duke of Sussex and six…