UK

Spy-accused Chinese businessman ‘was invited to Buckingham Palace by duke’

The man was described as a ‘close confidante’ of Andrew.

Budget will deliver ‘real progress’ for Scotland – Swinney

Mr Swinney said the Budget focuses on the issues which matter most to people such as the NHS.

No further action in case of man arrested over Alison Hammond blackmail claims

West Midlands Police had arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of blackmail last year.

Two men arrested after fairground ride crash have been bailed

West Midlands Police said the men, aged 55 and 21, were arrested in Birmingham on Thursday.

Charities urge Home Secretary to resume Syrian asylum claim decision-making

Yvette Cooper has said it would not be appropriate to grant asylum decisions on claims made against the Assad regime since it is no longer in place.

Courts backlog requires ‘radical answers’, head of review says

Sir Brian Leveson said the number of prosecutions waiting to be dealt with was ‘unsustainable’, with listings now running into 2027.

Jane Seymour wears same clothes for four days after evacuating Californian fire

The James Bond star praised firefighters for saving her home from the blaze, dubbed the Franklin Fire.

Labour’s British building boom not possible, construction authorities say

Asked Labour’s vow to build 1.5 million homes is achievable, Barratt Redrow chief executive David Thomas said: “The short answer is no.”

Bargain hunting skiers should head to Italy to save money on the slopes

Italian destinations dominate a ranking of the best value European resorts for adult and family ski trips by Post Office Travel Money.

Cooper to meet Italian counterpart as Channel crossings continue

Yvette Cooper is also expected to address the right-wing Atreju gathering organised by the Italian prime minister’s party.