Facial recognition systems will be introduced across the country, the government has said as it welcomed the failure of a legal challenge to the technology.

A 32-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the religiously aggravated rape and assault of a Sikh woman.

A "dangerous" man being hunted by police after the murder of an 82-year-old woman may have been in an "agitated state" when last seen, police have said.

The King and Queen have been commemorating what would have been Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday.

Two men have been found guilty of a drive-by shooting in which a mother-of-two was murdered outside a church after a wake in northwest London.

Anybody who carries out arson for money could face "significant" sentences, police have warned, as they arrested eight people after a series of attacks across London.

An X Factor singer accused of attempting to murder a social media influencer by hitting her with her car made a heart sign to family and friends as she was remanded in custody.

Baroness Karren Brady has stepped down as vice-chair of West Ham United, the football club has announced.

A woman died when she suffered serious neck injuries after a dog attack, an inquest has heard.

A counter-terror investigation has been launched into a man formerly employed in parliament who was arrested under anti-hacking laws.

A boy has pleaded guilty to arson after a synagogue was attacked in northwest London, telling the court he "didn't know" the building he targeted was a synagogue.

A former high school teacher sexually assaulted his adopted baby before smothering him to death, a court has heard.

The UK's unemployment rate has taken a surprise fall, according to official figures, released amid warnings of a spike in job losses to come.

At least two children die from knife wounds every month in England, a national study has found.

Sir Keir Starmer is set to face another bruising day over the Peter Mandelson scandal, as the sacked senior civil servant he sought to blame for the appointment prepares to give his side of the story.

Four people have been arrested at another protest in Epsom after a woman was allegedly raped outside a church over a week ago.

A petition led by TV star Louise Thompson has triggered a debate in parliament on maternity services following her own traumatic experience.

Zoologist, TV presenter and author Desmond Morris has died at the age of 98.

Two brothers have gone on trial accused of killing a civil servant in north London more than 40 years ago amid a violent spree targeting lone gay men.