The deal has been criticised by refugee charities, which have urged the Government to provide more safe, legal routes for asylum seekers instead.

Ofgem said it is launching a new rule which will make failed suppliers liable for the costs of transferring their customers to new firms.

A report from Ovo, however, warned that the initial costs of installing solar panels, heat pumps and batteries are prohibitive for many people.

The Scottish Government has held an emergency meeting in response to the “significant disruption” caused by Storm Floris across the country, including 119 rail incidents.

The CPS said the midfielder faces five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault following alleged offences between 2021 and 2022.

The Low Pay Commission will be required to put forward ‘recommendations on achieving a single adult rate in the years ahead’.

A Scottish space company is celebrating a “huge milestone” after it was granted a launch operator licence for one of its rockets. However, Skyrora is still searching for a pad to blast off from, with ...

He was acquitted last month of racketeering and sex trafficking while being convicted of two counts of a prostitution-related offence.

Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered house arrest for former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is on trial for allegedly leading a coup attempt after losing the 2022 election. Prosecutors accuse Bolsonaro ...

A massive wildfire is churning through Los Padres National Forest in central California, threatening hundreds of homes after injuring at least three people, authorities said. The Gifford Fire spans ...

Ipswich Town are edging closer towards the signings of Chuba Akpom and Jens Cajuste. Ajax striker Akpom had been due for a medical at Birmingham City this afternoon, but Ipswich showed late interest ...