The UK is to pay France £16. 2m to patrol beaches for the next two months, as the two sides continue to hammer out a new deal to intercept small boats attempting to cross the English Channel. Under a three-year agreement signed in 2023, the UK has paid £476m to …

Thomas Tuchel and his England team had a taste of what life would be like without Harry Kane as they slumped to a deserved defeat against Japan at Wembley. On the evidence of this grim spectacle, the presence of the 32-year-old captain and record goalscorer will be the difference between …

7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12. Workers aged 18-20 will see an 85p rise to £10. 85, and under-18s and apprentices will get 45p more to £8 an hour. Campaigners have welcomed the …

What it's like to be on Florida's Space Coast ahead of Artemis launch 6 hours ago Pallab Ghosh ,Science Correspondent, Kennedy Space Centre , Alison Francis ,Senior Science Journalist , Kevin Churchand Emily Selvadurai "People going up to the Moon is kind of cool," eight-year-old Isiah says. He is among …

Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks Weight-loss jab Wegovy will be offered for free on the NHS to more than a million people in England at risk of heart attacks and strokes. The watchdog NICE says people with these health issues, …

Sandhu Ponnachan, from Alvaston, Derby, has been charged with six counts of grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent and one count of attempted GBH with intent, one count of dangerous driving, and one count of possession of a bladed article. Seven people were seriously hurt when they were hit by …

Government support with energy bills pushed up by the Iran war would be based on household income, the chancellor has told the BBC, as she hinted help might not come until autumn. Wholesale oil and gas prices have soared over the past month, with supply from the Middle East severely …

'Scott Mills sacked by BBC' and 'Starmer's 48-hour ultimatum' The Daily Mirror has further claims about the sacking of the Radio 2 breakfast show presenter, Scott Mills. "Mills crisis for the BBC", is the Sun's headline. The paper says corporation staff were left "stunned" as the news of his departure …

12 hours ago Yasmin RufoBBC News It's been more than four years since the troubled teens of East Highland High School were last on our screens and now the long-awaited show returns on 12 April for a third season. The latest trailer sees the characters leave the classroom behind and …

How will car finance compensation payments work? 13 hours ago Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondent Millions of drivers who were mis-sold car finance agreements should receive compensation this year, under plans by the regulator. Average payments of about £829 are expected under the rules published by the Financial Conduct Authority …