The government says its 12 "levelling up missions" to spread opportunity more equally across the country will see "a complete system change of how government works".

As Boris Johnson prepares to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to cool tensions over Ukraine, one of Russia's top diplomats says he doesn't trust British diplomacy.

There can't be many people right now who could consider a trip to Ukraine as being a welcome diversion from the travails of their working life.

US police have offered a $15,000 (£11,000) reward for information that will lead them to find the gunman responsible for a random bullet that struck and killed a British astrophysicist.

US police have offered a $15,000 (£11,000) reward for information that will lead them to find the gunman responsible for a random bullet that struck and killed a British astrophysicist.

It sounds like a money-making scheme that Del Boy Trotter would come up with himself.

Downing Street has refused to comment on new reports that reveal details of lockdown parties Boris Johnson is alleged to have attended.

Downing Street has refused to comment on reports that Boris Johnson attended more lockdown parties than previously thought.

Boris Johnson has urged Russia to "step back" from any military action against Ukraine, saying the UK "stands shoulder to shoulder" with Kyiv - but Russia has blamed the US for escalating tensions.

Adele has announced she will perform at the Brit Awards next Tuesday.