The number of NHS operations carried out in private hospitals or clinics has hit a record high, according to new analysis. Data from the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) show that ...

Cameras fitted in offenders’ homes and “smell detectors” to catch out drug use in and outside of prison could be introduced as new technology to monitor criminals and curb reoffending. Tech companies ...

Compensation payments will increase up to tenfold from July 2 for problems such as low pressure, disruptions to supply or sewer flooding.

Childhood obesity has risen to “alarming” levels, academics have said as they called for action to prevent unhealthy lifestyles setting in among babies and toddlers. Experts said that a child’s ...

US President Donald Trump said that Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and warned Hamas to accept the deal before conditions worsen. Mr Trump announced the development on ...

Labour faces renewed speculation over its tax plans after concessions to the party’s welfare rebels left a £4.8 billion hole in Rachel Reeves’s spending plans. The concessions, including the ...

Thousands of women with advanced breast cancer could be denied life-extending drugs because of the “unfair” way they are assessed for use on the health service, a charity has warned. Breast Cancer Now ...

Europe sizzled in its first major heatwave of the summer on Tuesday, as Barcelona recorded its hottest June in more than a ...

Five-time major winner Iga Swiatek overcame Polina Kudermetova 7-5 6-1 and 18-year-old seventh seed Mirra Andreeva defeated Mayar Sherif 6-3 6-3. But Queen’s champion Tatjana Maria lost in three sets ...

Nat Sciver-Brunt stressed it is “not the end” for England after they slipped to a second T20 defeat against India with a 24-run loss in Bristol.

Trent Alexander-Arnold captured his first assist for Real Madrid and the Women’s European Championship kicks off today.

Evans win his battle of Britain against fellow wild card Jay Clarke to set up a meeting with the seven-time champion.