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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

The Kremlin has been drawn into a war of words with the UK press over whether a President Vladimir Putin calendar has sold out in Britain.

Nationalist leaders from across the United Kingdom have voiced their concerns over a possible deal that could see Northern Ireland continue under EU trade laws and regulations.

President Nicolas Maduro says move designed to by-pass financial sanctions slapped on Caracas.

It's worth mapping key trends that are challenging traditional methods of recruitment.

The UK government looks set to make a key concession in their talks with the EU and the Irish government, paving the way for post-Brexit trade talks to begin.

James Packham was on bail for the acid attack when police in Kent nabbed him selling heroin and crack cocaine.

Several prisoners from a single wing took part in recent violence which required specialist riot officers to attend.

Mayor of London argues having more water available to the public is good for health and could cut plastic bottle usage.

Drug dealers are increasingly using Bitcoin ATMs to launder their money and are taking advantage of the cryptocurrency's soaring value at the same time, police say.

The UK has agreed '90% of the Brexit deal', with the EU a source has told the Times as the UK PM has crunch talks in Brussels on Monday.

Ex-Ukip leader Nigel Farage was called a hypocrite for revealing he will not give up his £73,000-a-year taxpayer funded EU pension.

The reported visit of Donald Trump to the UK in February will spark the biggest protest in the country, organisers have said. The US leader is said to be planning a working but not full state visit.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect after a toddler walked into a newsagents alone. Police became alarmed as there had been no reports of a missing child.

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of grievious bodily harm and attempted murder after two police officers were stabbed in Essex.

Jenni Murray began interviewing filmmaker Trinh T Minh-ha believing she was doctor Riko Muranaka during live broadcast.

Family "heartbroken" as teenager dies from injuries after being found on side of motorway with critical injuries.

Police should not weigh into matters of morality, a former chief constable says in the midst of the Damian Green porn debacle.

West Yorkshire Traffic officer PC Martin Willis praised for grabbing vehicle to stop if swaying in wind following A1 accident.

Police launch investigation after car hits pedestrians in south London following a suspected altercation

Two more family pets found killed in similar fashions in Northampton, bringing total to five since August.

Authorities have stepped up surveillance and counter terrorism security measures at Christmas markets throughout the country.

Former Attorney General Dominic Grieve has spoken out in defence of Green and says police used powers "ordinary citizens do not have".