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Perils of Perception survey show pessimistic Britons get statistics on murder rates, prison populations, terror deaths and teen pregnancies wildly wrong.

David Davis has revealed that the government has not carried out any impact assessments on how Brexit will affect the UK.

Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry into allegations at Lanark's Smyllum Park orphanage hear catalogue of abuse and punishment claims by former child resident.

Every year insurance providers receive calls from customers making claims, some stressful, some urgent, some distressing, and some rather unusual.

The chancellor Philip Hammond has been banned from using RAF jets and helicopters over an unsettled bill between the Ministry of Defence and the Treasury.

Two men have been charged in connection with a terror plot to kill the prime minister Theresa May, using a suicide vest, pepper spray and a knife.

Two men were charged with manslaughter over the death of a teenage girl who suffered a severe allergic reaction following a takeaway meal.

Bob Quick, the former Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner, is considering legal action against Damian Green over his attempts to discredit him.

Former model Christine Keeler dies aged 75. She shook up British politics when she had an affair with the Tory cabinet minister John Profumo and a Russian diplomat.

Two 16-year-old boys held following suspected homophobic assault on London Underground following public appeal

Restaurant is looking for an "official mystery Christmas dinner diner" to enjoy slap up meals at its 170 UK outlets.

London Bridge terror attack mastermind Khuram Butt had been subject to MI5 investigation since 2015, David Anderson report reveals.

Beach-goers on the Fylde coast are warned not to let their dogs eat a bright-yellow substance that has contaminated the land.

Report finds terror attack which killed 22 people could have been averted "had the cards fallen differently".

UK is bracing itself for another winter storm as Caroline prepares to bring strong winds and heavy rain.

Newport IT worker James Howells was one of the earliest adopters of Bitcoin: he amassed 7,500 Bitcoins back in February 2009 when they were worth less than $1.

Stephen Reay and Thomas Robinson admit racially aggravated assault following incident in Newcastle last September.

Some 192 suspected paedophiles were arrested in just one week during a UK-wide operation by the National Crime Agency (NCA), sometimes referred to as Britain's FBI.

A police officer battled with depression and anxiety for six months after a woman he had never met accused him of rape.

The Sony World Photography Awards is one of the world's biggest, most prestigious photography competitions, with a big cash prize and a hugely popular annual exhibition. And it's free to enter.

Philip Hammond has angered defence chiefs by reportedly telling the prime minister the British Army only needed 50,000 troops – a cut of more than half of the personnel since 2010.

Imran Mostafa, the son of Abu Hamza, has been released from a British prison after serving less than half of his 11-year sentence for armed robbery.

Streets around St Paul's Cathedral placed on lockdown and people told to avoid area after package found.

DUP leader Arlene Foster and Sinn Féin's Orlaithí Flynn among a host of Northern Irish celebrities who have recorded a charity version of All I Want for Christmas is You.

Former Labour leader issued tweet just hours after Brexit talks in Brussels were shot down by the DUP.

The International Criminal Court is set to investigate claims that British troops were involved in abusive treatment of those in their custody.

An inquiry has been launched into a potential anonymity breach of court preventing the identification of James Bulger's killer, Jon Venables.

British prime minister Theresa May reportedly has until the end of the week to strike a deal with the EU after her Brexit deal was scuppered by the DUP party.

As we witness the greatest levels of displacement on record, here are some ways to help refugees during the festive season