A girl who appeared in hundreds of child sexual abuse images and videos has been tracked down after years of searching by internet safety experts. The victim, who is now a young adult, was finally identified and contacted after researchers saw a picture of her school uniform. Investigators from the …

The government has set a target for the UK make half of the steel it uses and has announced higher taxes on buying steel from overseas. Imported steel quotas will be lowered and anything brought in above that level will be subject to a new 50% tariff, the business department …

Sir Sadiq Khan has called for Labour to go into the next general election promising to rejoin the EU. The mayor of London has also said the government should rejoin the customs union and single market before the next general election, expected in 2029. Downing Street has repeatedly said the …

Stretching 2,689 miles, the world's longest coastal path opens in England 3 hours ago Justin RowlattClimate Editor A new footpath stretching around the entire coast of England is being officially inaugurated later. At 2,689 miles long, it is the longest managed coastal walking route in the world, according to Natural …

Economic impacts of the war in Iran are expected to lead the Bank of England to hold interest rates later. Before the conflict began, analysts had predicted a cut in the Bank rate at this meeting, but upheaval in the markets and a higher oil price have all but ruled …

The US Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, is preparing to leave the Red Sea for repairs in Crete after a fire on board injured sailors and caused significant damage, US officials have said. It will travel to a US Navy base on the island for …

Two Iranian men have been charged with an offence under the National Security Act after an investigation into alleged reconnaissance of Jewish targets on behalf of Iran. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans described the charges as "extremely serious" and said the force will be "relentless" in its pursuit of anyone …

Public health alert as Kent meningitis cases rise 2 hours ago Sara Smith , Tanya Gupta ,South Eastand Hugh Pym ,Health editor An urgent public health alert has been issued after a deadly meningitis outbreak in Kent, with health workers across England urged to look out for signs of infection. …

3 hours ago Mark SavageMusic correspondent If you see a faded sign at the side of the road that says, "15 miles to the Love Shack," you know you're in for a good time. The B-52s biggest hit, released in 1989, is one of pop's most carefree and irreverent songs, …

Stepping into an iconic role is a huge moment for any actress, but Vivian Panka says her latest casting is "monumental". The 29-year-old is the first black actress to play Regina George full-time in the UK stage production of Mean Girls, according to the musical's production team. She's been starring …