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 ...

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 ...

Jack Draper admitted his French Open fourth-round defeat by Alexander Bublik “hurts a lot”. The British number one and fifth seed seemed to have his head scrambled by the unpredictable slugger from ...

Tottenham coach Ryan Mason is set to land his first managerial role after agreeing to take over at West Brom, the PA news agency understands. West Brom have been on the hunt for a new manager since ...

Harry Wilson has targeted another slice of history against Belgium 12 years on from becoming Wales’ youngest-ever player in Brussels. Wales face a World Cup qualifying double-header this week with ...

An Irish pensioner is facing deportation from Israel, a group has said. The International Solidarity Movement said Deirdre “D” Murphy, 70, was detained along with a Swedish citizen by the Israeli ...

Women must no longer be “dragged from hospital bed to police cell” over abortion, MPs have heard as opponents of decriminalisation warned against such a “radical step”. Parliament could debate ...

The police watchdog has launched an investigation after a man who reportedly threatened officers with an axe died in a house fire. Hampshire Constabulary officers attended an address on Chalk Vale in ...

Steps star Ian “H” Watkins has said it is “mindblowing” that Coachella has forced his small Welsh festival into a name change. The social media accounts for Cowchella in Cowbridge in the Vale of ...

US singer and record producer Finneas has announced the creation of a new band called The Favors with music artist Ashe. The 27-year-old, full name Finneas O’Connell, is best known for his ...