‘Ex-prisoners could help fulfil jobs demand after Brexit’
Ex-offenders could help bolster the UK’s workforce after Brexit, the Justice Secretary has suggested, as he called for a “culture change” in how employers perceive former prisoners.
Vicky McClure: Too many people face dementia alone
Line Of Duty star Vicky McClure has told of her personal experience of dementia as she signed up to help fight the condition.
England win the toss and elect to bat first against Pakistan
England will kick off their Test summer by batting first against Pakistan at Lord’s.
Couple found guilty of murdering French nanny over bizarre Boyzone obsession
A delusional couple have been found guilty of killing their French nanny over a bizarre obsession with an ex-Boyzone popstar.
Russian military missile downed flight MH17, say investigators
Detailed analysis of video images has established that the Buk missile that brought down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 nearly four years ago came from a Russia-based military unit, an international team of investigators said.
Leeds sell minority stake to San Francisco 49ers’ investment group
Leeds have sold a minority stake in the club to the San Francisco 49ers’ investment group.
Infant flights can cost more than four times adult ticket
Taking an infant on a flight can cost more than four times as much as an adult ticket, according to research.
Historian who helped find King Richard III skeleton under car park dies
A historian who helped pinpoint the skeletal remains of King Richard III beneath a car park in Leicester has died.
Michelle Obama to speak at charity dinner in Edinburgh
Former first lady Michelle Obama is to speak about her time in the White House at a special fundraising dinner in Edinburgh.
Retail sales bounce back but underlying picture subdued – ONS
Retail sales bounced back in April in a recovery after the disruption caused by the Beast from the East but remain subdued, figures show.
Rare Rolex dials up £100,000 sale price at auction
A rare Rolex watch bought for just £69 in 1966 has sold for nearly £100,000.
London roles in firing line as Deutsche Bank takes axe to 7,000 jobs
Deutsche Bank is to slash more than 7,000 jobs in a move that is likely to affect London staff as the struggling lender reshapes its trading and investment banking operations.
Food thrown out by House of Commons doubles in three years
Food waste thrown out by the House of Commons has more than doubled in the last three years – leading senior MPs to demand action.
Wayne Rooney’s Washington trip confirmed
Wayne Rooney has arrived in Washington for exploratory talks with officials at DC United, his spokesperson has confirmed.
Two families found dead after Grenfell Tower fire commemorated at public inquiry
Two families are among 12 Grenfell Tower fire victims to be commemorated on the fourth day of the public inquiry into the disaster.
India captain Kohli set to miss high-profile Surrey spell
India captain Virat Kohli’s eagerly-anticipated stint with Surrey will not go ahead due to a neck injury.
In Video: man attacks car and passenger with sledgehammer
A road rage suspect seen on surveillance video hitting a man with a sledgehammer after smashing the windows out of a car is being sought by Philadelphia police.
Fans would like permanent George Michael memorial, says Andrew Ridgeley
George Michael’s ex-bandmate, Andrew Ridgeley, has said he would like to see a permanent memorial to the late star.
Scotland plans new laws that demand 90% emissions cut by 2050
Scotland is to legislate for tougher action on climate change, with ministers proposing new laws that would require emissions to be cut by 90% by 2050.
‘Time to move on’: Michael Parr is leaving Emmerdale
Emmerdale actor Michael Parr has confirmed he is leaving the soap after five years.