British counter-terrorism police have arrested five men, including four Iranian nationals, on suspicion of planning a terrorist act, a statement from London’s Metropolitan Police said on Sunday.

Just hours after his surprise BBC interview, Harry issued a blistering statement. We explain what lies behind his claims

Fourteen children aged between 11 and 14 years old have been arrested after a boy died in a fire at an industrial unit.

Children aged 11 to 14 arrested by Northumbria police on suspicion of manslaughter

Exclusive: Professor Sir John Curtice has warned that Starmer’s failings have opened the door for Reform, while fellow pollster Luke Tryl suggests the Tories only have 12 months to turn things around

The Duke of Sussex lost his legal battle to be given state security but, Hugo Vickers argues, there is no reason he should have it, after he exiled himself from the royal family

Metropolitan force scraps specialist unit that protects London’s ‘vital green spaces’ to cope with £260m shortfall

Nigel Farage has warned council staff to look for other jobs after Reform took control of Durham. The Reform leader had a message for anyone working in a host of roles for Durham council, which his party is now in control of. Speaking at a victory rally in Durham on Friday (2 May), Mr Farage said: “These include those with working on climate change, diversity initiatives or even just from home. “You all better be seeking alternative careers very, very quickly.”

Palace insiders say outburst about the King will only deepen rift and cement monarchy’s resolve that he cannot be trusted

The Independent’s data correspondent Alicja Hagopian crunches the numbers from this year’s local elections

Bands, soldiers and mounted units gathered from about 2.30am on Saturday to march the route they will take.

Reform takes control of 10 councils, snatches dramatic victory in Runcorn by-election and wins two mayoral contests

Success of hard-right party is a ‘sobering day’ for Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch, UK papers report after a ‘populist wave sweeps England’