Peers have awarded themselves an inflation-busting hike in the amount they can claim for overnight stays in London and backed a separate payout for second homes. Members of the unelected chamber, who ...

Crystal Palace will meet UEFA officials on Tuesday and plead their case to be allowed to compete in Europe next season, the PA news agency understands. Palace qualified for the Europa League after ...

Conclave actor Ralph Fiennes said he felt “flattered” when he learned the new Pope had watched the Oscar-winning film that sees his character arrange a papal gathering to elect the next head of the ...

The Defence Secretary has said the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) is “not about cuts”, amid concerns the plans will be funded at the expense of existing programmes. John Healey said the Government has ...

The man set to lead the new football regulator faces an inquiry into his appointment following accusations of “cronyism” from the Conservatives. David Kogan, a media rights expert, was named as the ...