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Simon Heffer: UK blocking illegal economic migrants is its duty and not humanitarian disregard
Lines have to be drawn at the wholesale admission of economic migrants who are not fleeing persecution.
Calais crisis: More than 600 migrants intercepted by French police in last 48 hours
Operator of train line between France and UK has been effectively under siege by migrants.
Calais migrant crisis: David Cameron branded 'disgraceful' for Mediterranean 'swarm' remark
Andy Burnham, a Labour leadership candidate, attacked the prime minister for his language.
Uber faces UK legal action over drivers' rights
Lawyers argue that Uber must treat its drivers as employees and not contractors or partners.
UK ramps up efforts to revive ailing offshore oil industry
Largest number of permits to explore for oil and gas on UK continental shelf in half a century are awarded.
Barristers refuse new UK crown court cases and back legal aid in fight to save system
Criminal Bar Association joins solicitors after 8.75% cut to fees threatens justice for the disadvantaged.
Market round-up: Chinese manufacturing slump casts commodities adrift on FTSE 100
As mining continues to feel the pinch, Vodafone reports strong revenues and recovery in Europe.
BMW i3 review: All-electric fun comes at a price
We drive the BMW i3 electric city car.
UK eSports company Gfinity working on drug-testing framework following ESL announcement
Gfinity responds to news of major eSports company introducing drug testing.
Top 10 UK universities: International ranking reveals best places to study in Britain and the world
Some 65 British institutions have made it into the world's top 1,000 universities.
US: Obama urges UK to stay in the European Union
US President Barack Obama says UK must remain in the EU to maintain its global influence.
Cage 'seeking legal advice' on whether David Cameron guilty of defamation
Controversial NGO says it has "never supported terrorism in any way" after PM calls it "extremist".
British Army: Digital 'smart' tank deal will create 250 jobs in South Wales
Military hardware firm General Dynamics wins £390m contract to build the light tank in Wales.
Is the UK government spying on your MP?
Parliamentarians demand court rule whether they are exempt from UK government surveillance.
Calais migrant chaos: Eurotunnel asks £6.7m from France and UK for disruption costs
The company said that the disruption from migrants fleeing war saw costs jump by €14.4m.
Foreign secretary confirms UK will work closely with Iran to tackle Isis and Syrian conflict
Philip Hammond calls the Iranian administration 'important' to fighting Islamic State
George Osborne failing to get UK Government debt under control
Chancellor George Osborne criticised for soaring debt, lack of productivity spending.
UK: Paedophile writes to Theresa May requesting sex with children to be legalised
Paedophile sent a letter to Home Secretary Theresa May requesting to openly be allowed to practise child sex.
In wake of Isis attack UK to join EU with financial support for Tunisia
In the wake of June terrorist attack, country's tourism industry has been hard hit by cancellations.
Isis could have been 'nipped in the bud' with attack on Assad in 2013 say ex UK defence chiefs
UK politicians need to convince public to take military action today: former Nato secretary general.
UK vs Isis: WW2 level of leadership and more air strikes needed in Syria say ex-defence chiefs
Current policy 'daft' say former UK defence heads who demand Arab nations step up against Islamic State.
UK Video Game Deals: Fallout 4, Rare Replay, Gears of War, Splatoon, Dishonored and White PS4
A round-up of this week's best gaming deals and discounts.
UK climate envoy helps draft foundational document of Paris 2015 climate agreement
Outline of foundation for 'historic' climate deal released after consulting 20 governments.
Darkode offline: Notorious hacker forum goes dark after 62 arrests in 18 countries
A global police operation seized control of the Darkode hacking forum, resulting in international arrests.
Six British tourists arrested in China over 'terror links' to be deported
Group of 11 Britons detained in Inner Mongolia on Monday were on 47-day tour of China.
UK: Woman caught watching Masterchef while driving
Woman found driving with an iPad mounted on her dashboard with Masterchef playing in the background.
UK: Former teacher accused of filming indecent images of children at Bristol boarding school
Former Bristol boarding school teacher charged over secretly filming and possessing indecent images of children.
George Osborne woos Barack Obama with surprise 2% Nato defence pledge
Number 10 said the US president welcomed the the chancellor's military spending promise.
Apple Pay goes live in UK - how to use with iPhone and Apple Watch
Users of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus can now use Apple Pay to purchase items at retailers around the country
E-cigarettes: UK warning issued after 'highly disturbing' spate of exploding chargers
A "highly disturbing" spate of exploding e-cigarette chargers has prompted a nationwide alert encouraging consumers to avoid using "dodgy" chargers.