The first ever female head of MI6 has been announced by Sir Keir Starmer to lead Britain’s secret service in the face of an “unprecedented scale” of threats faced by the UK.

Sir Keir Starmer has insisted the Government’s welfare reforms must be pushed through in an indication there will be no more concessions to quell backbench unease over cuts to disability benefits.

Lando Norris admitted he made a fool out of himself following a “stupid” 200mph crash with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri at Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix.

Northern Ireland won the World Cup of Darts for the first time by upsetting two-time champions Wales in a thrilling last-leg shootout in Frankfurt. Josh Rock and Daryl Gurney – the tournament’s fourth ...

Mr Harris was speaking after being in touch with European counterparts in relation to the crisis in the Middle East. The Tanaiste said: “There is grave concern across Europe at ...