Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones said US President-elect Donald Trump recognised the important relationship between the UK and America.

Israeli strikes have killed dozens of people in Lebanon and the northern Gaza Strip, where the military has been waging a major offensive for more than a month which aid groups say has further ...

Sir Mark Cavendish wrapped up his record-breaking career in fitting style by winning Sunday’s Singapore Criterium. Here, the PA news agency looks at the Manx Missile’s achievements. Cavendish’s ...

Sir Mark Cavendish claimed victory in his final race as a professional cyclist. The 39-year-old produced a trademark sprint finish to cross the line first in the Tour de France Prudential Singapore ...

Air traffic at some of Russia’s busiest airports was temporarily halted during the incident overnight into Sunday.

Barbora Krejcikova has criticised “unprofessional commentary” regarding her appearance on the US TV network Tennis Channel. The Wimbledon champion was taking part in the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia ...

The main tax rise in Rachel Reeves’s fiscal statement was a change to employers’ national insurance contributions.

Firefighters in southern California have gained ground on a wildfire that has ravaged more than 100 structures as gusty winds subsided. Evacuation orders have been downgraded to warnings for residents ...

Donald Trump is projected to win the swing state of Arizona, returning the state and its 11 electoral votes to the Republican ...

Russian forces suffered an average of around 1,500 dead and injured per day in Ukraine during October, according to the UK’s chief of defence staff. Admiral Sir Tony Radakin told the BBC that the ...

A hair salon in Swindon that raised over £1000 for mental health charity Mind has celebrated its achievement this week. Natural Selection Salon on Rodbourne Road held a 24-hour ‘hair marathon’ from ...

British stars Charli XCX, Raye and Dua Lipa will be among the artists battling it out at the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) ceremony in Manchester, where Pet Shop Boys will also receive an honour.