Newly released files reveal Britain’s ambassador saw US invasion of Iraq as part of President Bush’s personal mission, as Blair urged more time for diplomacy..

Victims of miscarriages of justice will no longer have their compensation counted when claiming benefits under a law change coming into force on Tuesday..

Gang leaders, corrupt police officers and companies selling small boat equipment for Channel crossings could face having their assets frozen and being banned from travel to the UK in efforts to curb the people-smuggling trade..

A long-term commitment to the triple lock on pensions is not in the scope of the resurrected Pensions Commission, Liz Kendall has said..

David Lammy has joined other foreign ministers in condemning the Israeli government for depriving Gazans “of human dignity” as they called on the war to “end now”..

A 10-year-old boy who died in a bus crash while returning from a school trip to a zoo has been named by police..

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he wanted people to feel better-off and more secure by the time of the next election as he set out his priorities in government..

The Royal Air Force is participating in one of the largest multinational military exercises across thousands of miles in Australia. .

Ofwat will be abolished as part of an overhaul of a “broken” water regulation system that failed customers and the environment, the Government has confirmed..

A charity has identified some of the UK’s “defibrillator deserts”, highlighting which places in the UK people could be least likely to get urgent help if their heart suddenly stops..

Live football will be made available on prescription to help alleviate symptoms of depression under a scheme being piloted by a Labour MP and Ecotricity-owner Dale Vince..

Girl guides will be rewarded for everything from sleeping and laughing to grooving and sharing their “guiding sparkle” thanks to a range of new badges adding to and replacing traditional ones..

A researcher at a Scottish university has developed AI tools that could give people in remote areas of the world access to fast and potentially life-saving skin cancer diagnoses..

The system for regulating water companies should be overhauled and replaced with one body for England and one body for Wales, a landmark review of the sector has advised..

England defender Jess Carter has revealed she has been the target of “a lot of racial abuse” during Euro 2025..

Households will continue to face rising water bills despite an overhaul of how the sector is regulated, the Environment Secretary has said, but increases will be “small” and “steady”..

Daniel Dubois’ undisputed world heavyweight dreams went up in smoke under the Wembley arch after he tasted defeat to Oleksandr Usyk for a second time..

A Highland estate in the Great Glen has been put up for sale for £9 million, with a property agency saying it is likely to appeal to buyers “from across the globe”..

The Prime Minister has been urged to engage with Scotland on evacuating injured children from Gaza who would otherwise be “left to die”..

The Environment Secretary has pledged to cut sewage pollution from water companies in half by 2030 compared to 2024 levels..

A “new and improved” Lidl store is under construction near Crawley.

Police joked about using a full can of pepper spray on Donald Burgess who had just been tasered and arrested, a court has heard.

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service is attending a fire in Fittleworth.

The best and worst GPs in Brighton and Hove for getting a same-day doctor's appointment have been revealed. NHS England data from March 2025 shows the percentage of appointments made and attended on the same day.

The Met Office has warned that a tornado could hit the South East, including Sussex

Martin Lewis has praised the 'hardworking, dedicated' staff at ITV's flagship daytime shows ahead of cuts

A mayday call from divers was answered by the Littlehampton RNLI.

SGN is conducting essential work to a gas main in Lyminster Road, Littlehampton.

The JET Shoreham Service Station is the 14th JET site in the South of England to be taken on by JP&S Servicess Limited.

Martin Lewis supports extending Winter Fuel Payments to more pensioners

Opposition councillors have been surprised to discover Brighton and Hove’s refuse and recycling service Cityclean has a new name.

A violent offender was caught in Bognor Regis after a quick-thinking Sussex Police officer hitched a ride in a street cleaner.

Mark Gordon has blamed a national police manhunt for the loss of the baby he said they loved, saying they had been “deranged” at the time.

Sir Keir Starmer will look again at pensioners’ winter fuel payments following pressure from Labour MPs and charities

Sussex Police have secured a closure order on a flat in Eastbourne.

I taste tested every item in Greggs and came up with the ultimate ranking, see how well the sausage roll and cookies did.

A new lifeboat was called out for its first rescue mission just days after being put into service

Lorraine Kelly fans shared their dismay the host's programme is to be cut to just 30 minutes by ITV.

Rachel Reeves has ended speculation following Martin Lewis's post about rumoured changes to the £20,000 cash ISA annual limit.

Sainsbury's shoppers have slammed its decision to close in-store changing/fitting rooms - see the full reaction.