The government is bringing forward new strike laws to "maintain a basic function and deliver minimum safety levels" in the public sector during industrial action, the business department has confirmed.

UK high streets do not appear to have suffered a major hit from rail strikes in the run up to Christmas but business has been hurt by industrial action at Royal Mail, according to separate reports.

Kelly Osbourne has released a statement about the privacy of her newborn son - after mum Sharon Osbourne confirmed she had given birth and revealed his name on a US TV talk show.

A barber shop owner who sent thousands of pounds to Islamic State (IS) fighters in Syria after claiming COVID grant payments has been jailed for 12 years.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has promised to introduce a "take back control bill" in his first King's speech if Labour were to win the next election.

Major high street outlets performed better than expected over the Christmas period and Next increased its profit outlook as a result, painting a positive picture for retail.

People living in high-risk coastal areas of California have been ordered to leave their homes as another fierce storm hits the state.

Grammy-nominated rapper Theophilus London has been found safe after disappearing for months, a relative announced on Wednesday night.

A provider of high-cost credit to hundreds of thousands of Britons is on the brink of collapse following a crackdown on the industry by the City regulator.

The EU has "strongly encouraged" member states to impose pre-departure COVID testing on passengers from China in a move which will likely anger Beijing.