A special representative will also be appointed to help facilitate the understanding and implementation of the definition.

A ban could still be coming down the track, but not before the government finishes a consultation. Backers of a ban have accused minsters of "dither and delay".

Tens of thousands of pounds have been raised for businesses impacted by the blaze, which the local MSP said left the area looking "like something out of the Blitz".

Crowds in Tehran celebrated the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, as Iran launched a new wave of air strikes. In Lebanon, Israel has intensified its bombing campaign targeting Hezbollah militants ...

The U.S. and Israel have continued their attacks on Iran. Tehran, with a new supreme leader at the helm, have responded with ...

A handful of the players have sought refuge in Australia but President Trump says some are returning to Iran because "they ...

The destruction at the primary school in Minab, Iran - said to have killed at least 165 - appears to have been caused by a US ...

The defence secretary issued an update on the UK's military operations, including the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon, as ...

While the world's attention is drawn to the conflict in Iran, Russia's war in Ukraine shows no immediate sign of ending. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country is ready for peace talks now, but Kyiv's ...

Education, finance and digital are the inaugural subjects to be offered from 2027 for students who want a more vocational ...

Barclays chief says uncertainty due to the Iran war has led to 'signs of worry' Barclays group chief executive CS Venkatakrishnan says the threat to oil prices and worry over inflation is weighing on ...

The spring-like conditions many have enjoyed in recent weeks are likely to be disrupted with heavy rain and snow forecast in parts of the UK. The Met Office says while there may be sunny spells in the ...