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The Post Office's outgoing CEO today agreed the government is using the company as a "shield" over compensation schemes, while giving evidence at the inquiry. 

Two teenagers suffered "instant severe blood loss" after being fatally stabbed in a case of mistaken identity, a jury has been told. 

Human rights activist Ethel Kennedy - the widow of assassinated senator Robert F. Kennedy - has died. 

NATO allies "should not and do not" listen to sabre rattling by Vladimir Putin because the alliance is strong and can respond to any threats, its new chief has told…

Jason Atherton is not getting much sleep. 

The Football Association has pulled a new online cookery series with M&S featuring Yung Filly and England stars after the British YouTuber and rapper was charged following rape allegations, Sky…

Sue Gray will not attend the prime minister's council of nations and regions on Friday despite her new title as a special envoy. 

A homeless man who pushed a stranger on to Tube tracks, and into the path of an oncoming train, has been jailed for life with a minimum term of eight…

More than 140 London-listed companies including Fevertree Drinks, Jet2, Mothercare and YouGov have warned the chancellor that uncertainty over the continuation of a vital tax incentive is damaging investor confidence…

The Princess of Wales has made a surprise visit to Southport with the Prince of Wales to meet the families of the three girls who died following the knife attack…