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'Bug splat' survey records 'staggering' drop in number of insects squashed on cars

A "bug splat" survey of animals squashed on cars has found the number of flying insects has fallen by nearly four-fifths in two decades.

Free childcare plan risks lowering standards, report finds

The government's free childcare programme risks "jeopardising quality", a report has found, as campaigners warn urgent action is needed to satisfy…

Nottingham attack families traumatised by 'barbaric' police WhatsApp message about killings

A police officer described the students stabbed to death in Nottingham last summer as "proper butchered" and said officers "tried to hold their inners…

More than 100 MPs earn over £10,000 a year as landlords

More than 100 MPs have earned over £10,000 a year as landlords over the course of this parliament, research from Sky News has found.

Six arrests after violence at St George's Day event in central London

At least six people have been arrested after violence broke out at a St George's Day event in central London.

20mph speed limits on Welsh roads may return to 30mph by end of the year

Speed limits of 20mph on residential roads in Wales could start going back up to 30mph by the end of this year, the country's government has said.

Rishi Sunak warns of 'growing threats' as he announces tens of billions of pounds in extra defence funding

Rishi Sunak is to increase UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2030 as he warns European allies that the continent is at a "turning point" in the…

Nottingham Forest to privately hear VAR audio connected to three penalty claims

Nottingham Forest will be given the opportunity to privately hear the VAR audio connected to three penalty claims in their match against Everton last…

Five dead on migrant boat trying to cross the Channel - as 'father saw daughter die before him'

Five migrants including a child have died during an attempt to cross the English Channel in a small boat.

King recognises Queen and Prince William in honours list and creates new role for Kate, Princess of…

The King has recognised the public service of his family in a new list of honours, including creating a new role for the Princess of Wales.

Photo of Prince Louis taken by Kate released to mark his 6th birthday

A photo of Prince Louis taken by the Princess of Wales has been released to mark the young royal's sixth birthday.

'Never off duty!': British police officers catch suspected thief while on stag do in Barcelona

A man allegedly stealing from a Barcelona restaurant was caught after he attempted the theft in front of a group of off-duty British police officers…

UK roads in 'miserable state' as pothole-related breakdowns surge

The state of UK roads is "miserable", a motoring services chief has said, as vehicle breakdowns rose by 9% in the last year due to potholes, new figures…

'The UK cannot send me to Africa': Migrants trying to cross Channel explain why they won't be deterred…

If you want to understand why people are still risking everything to cross the Channel, let me take you to a quiet street near Dunkirk, where chaos…

Justin Welby: Archbishop says 'moral responsibility' to change housing crisis 'blighting lives" of millions

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said the range of housing problems in England are "blighting the lives and futures of millions of people" and insisted…