The boss of Thames Water has called for urgent clarity from prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham over his plans for the sector as he insisted the stricken utility could run out of cash within months unless a funding deal is struck..

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has not ruled out changing the voluntary element of social media curfews for teenagers in the future if it is found they are turning off safety features..

More than one in five mothers (22%) need emergency care in the year after their babies are born, according to new analysis..

The Government must “stand up” to the food industry after decades of failure to tackle obesity that is costing the country tens of billions a year, MPs have said..

Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro fired ruthless Spain into the World Cup final as France’s quest for glory fell apart in Dallas..

They secured victory over France after a thrilling two-nil win in Dallas..

Veteran politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in a “targeted attack”, counter-terrorism police investigating her death have said..

The scramble to buy PPE during the pandemic saw the UK waste almost £10 billion of taxpayers’ money, the official inquiry into the handling of Covid-19 has found..

Politicians face a “horrific” culture of violence which has become worse in recent years, a Cabinet minister has warned..

Pubs will serve more than 64 million pints of no and low alcohol beer this summer, an increase of eight million on last year, according to industry predictions..

Rachel Reeves will say Britain’s economy has “beaten the odds” under her stewardship, in a defence of her record ahead of Andy Burnham’s incoming government..

Andy Burnham will be the next prime minister after receiving an extra 27 nominations from Labour MPs on Monday, taking his total to 349..

The murder of veteran politician Ann Widdecombe is being treated as an act of terrorism, police have said..

The family of a 16-year-old boy who died in a stabbing have described him as a strong and kind son who was an amazing brother to his siblings..

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill has died aged 78, his family has confirmed..

Drivers are being warned to expect the busiest summer getaway on the roads in four years..

More than 2,700 people died from heat-related causes during May and June’s record hot spells, as climate change makes heatwaves more deadly, experts estimate..

At least 27 people have been killed in a fire that engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, officials said..

Jannik Sinner fought off a full-blooded challenge from Alexander Zverev to successfully defend his Wimbledon title..

Two men have died after going into the sea to try and help two children who had got into difficulty, Cleveland Police said..