Birmingham-born ‘people’s laureate’ was diagnosed with a brain tumour eight weeks ago
Right-wingers express concerns that minister with responsibility for helping to deliver new measures has opted to quit
Visitors ignored gondolier’s instructions not to stand up or move about as he poled boat beneath low bridge along Rio de la Verona canal
Artist’s stellar year, which has seen her break touring, musical and box-office records, sees her top the annual hot list
Relaxation of negotiated Brexit trade terms marks a setback for Paris
3D mapping finds evidence submarine was scuttled ‘in act of defiance’ off Heligoland after First World War
A new Staffordshire Police guide suggests staff use ‘inclusive language’, but some say it’s the latest woke restriction on freedom of speech
As both Omid Scobie and The Crown predict the institution’s downfall, here’s how the senior royals plan to stand firm
NHS to revise rules that allowed teachers, social workers and GPs to send young people to gender services without gaining parental consent
Star-studded event at Westminster Abbey will feature strong royal support alongside likes of Jim Broadbent and Adam Lambert
Campaigners against anti-Semitism describe former councillor’s social media comment as ‘shocking threat’
William Brown was collecting his football from the road in Sandgate, near Folkestone, Kent, when he was knocked down
FSB cyber unit tried to undermine democracy with massive campaign of ‘spear-phishing’ against UK officials, including peers and journalists
Treasury in battle to recoup £130m in damages over gowns that were ‘not sterile’ when they arrived from China
Chief inspector says watchdog will bring all lead inspectors together to address how to respond to teachers showing anxiety
Monarch makes surprise visit to shopping centre in west London, where he is greeted by Santa Claus