Sir Keir Starmer said the situation was "very serious" and that right approach was through "calm discussion".

Independent Office for Police Conduct opens an inquiry into the conduct of the West Midlands force.

A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.

Scottish government figures shows that most newly qualified teachers in Scotland are no longer getting permanent jobs, especially in primary schools.

Thousands of bags of chips have washed up on a beach at the foot of Beachy Head, near Eastbourne.

Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.