The cost of UK government borrowing has hit a high not seen in decades as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting threats to his leadership and the oil price rises.

Zack Polanski has apologised for failing to pay the correct council tax while living on a London houseboat.

A man has been shot dead by police after pulling a weapon during a stand-off with armed officers.

Sir Rod Stewart has told the King he was "absolutely superb" during his recent state visit to the US, adding that His Majesty "put that little ratbag in his place".

The prime minister is "weighing up his options" ahead of a crucial cabinet meeting this morning after members of his government told him he should set a timetable for his departure.