Ursula von der Leyen met with John Swinney on Saturday to discuss the UK’s relationship with the European Union, and the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.

The British and Irish Lions clinched a series triumph over Australia with a game to spare following a thrilling 29-26 victory in Saturday’s second Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Here, the PA news ...

Emma Raducanu was bundled out of the Washington Open in a 6-4 6-3 semi-final defeat to Anna Kalinskaya. The British number one matched the Russian early, using her superior serve to pick up five aces.

England’s date with destiny arrives as they face Spain in the Euro 2025 final on Sunday, bidding to retain the title they won three years ago. Away from the tournament, Arsenal have completed the ...

Cookham in Berkshire has been named among the most beautiful chocolate box villages in England by Independent Cottages.

World champion Luke Little survived an early scare to book his first Betfred World Matchplay final after an historic encounter against Josh Rock at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. The 18-year-old ...

Reading Under-21s drew 1-1 with non-league neighbours Basingstoke Town in the first part of a pre-season double-header. More than 750 supporters headed to the Winklebury Sports Complex for a ...

The party said it would seek to table a ‘Palestine Recognition Bill’ in the Commons unless Sir Keir Starmer changed his position.

Police have imposed restrictions to curb any violence or disorder ahead of fresh protests outside a hotel being used to house migrants. Sunday is set to see the latest in a series of demonstrations ...

The actress, who won an Olivier award for her role in All About Eve and a Bafta for Appropriate Adult, was the guest on Desert Island Discs.