Career Diplomat Christian Turner Named New UK Ambassador to US
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
Stansted Airport's expansion plans are approved, paving the way for 51 million annual passengers and 4,500 new jobs. Discover how this will reshape UK air travel.
Scientists warn the UK must prepare for 'plausible' extreme climate impacts, including a 4C temperature rise and 2-metre sea level rise. Discover the risks and the urgent need for resilience planning.
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's most impressive engineering feats in a new ranking. 94% of Brits take pride in this heritage. Explore the full list and insights.
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
Chicago is now America's most congested city, with drivers losing 112 hours a year. The INRIX report reveals US cities dominate global traffic misery. Discover the full impact.
A woman was rescued using cutting equipment and hospitalised after a serious two-car crash at a Rochdale junction. Four others were treated at the scene. Avoid the area.
A mother, recently cleared of high-range drink-driving, faces new charges after allegedly flipping her car with THC in her blood. Her father now chauffeurs her to court.
Sydney's M4 tunnel has been closed, causing significant traffic disruption across the city. Get the latest updates on the closure and alternative routes.
A serious two-vehicle crash on the M1 near Milton Keynes has closed multiple lanes, causing 30-minute delays. National Highways warns of disruption until 3:45am. Follow for live updates.
Drivers across Australia face hefty fines and demerit points for incorrect seatbelt use, a common mistake as holiday double demerit periods approach. Learn the rules to stay safe and avoid penalties.
Drivers face hour-long delays on the M25 anti-clockwise after a collision closed three lanes. Avoid the area between J8 and J7. Check for updates.
A serious crash on the M5 southbound between junctions 26 and 27 has caused severe delays and traffic chaos. Drivers reported getting out of their cars. Read the latest updates.
A major M20 closure is causing severe delays after a multi-vehicle crash. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, are on the scene. Diversions are in place.
The A19 in Tyne and Wear is shut in both directions following a serious collision. Emergency services are on scene. Expect major travel disruption for several hours.
A car ploughed into a crowd in Tokyo, leaving at least one person dead and 10 injured. The driver fled the scene. Follow for the latest updates on this breaking story.
UK motorists warned that driving through puddles and splashing pedestrians could lead to a £5,000 fine and penalty points under the Road Traffic Act 1988. Learn how to avoid this costly mistake.
The M5 northbound is closed between J14 and J13 due to a serious collision. A police investigation is underway, and a diversion is in place. Check for updates.
The M5 motorway is closed northbound in Gloucestershire after a serious collision. Heavy traffic builds as police investigate. Follow our diversion guide.
The M5 motorway is closed northbound in Gloucestershire after a vehicle left the road. Heavy traffic building with closure expected for several hours. Follow for live updates.
A motorist in New York attempted to forge vehicle inspection and registration documents using crayons and pens. Police issued multiple tickets and impounded the car. Read the full story.
The family of 11-year-old Jayla Braxton, killed crossing a Las Vegas street, condemns police for accusing her of jaywalking amid road construction chaos. Read the full story.
A motorist in Poole was pulled over by Dorset Police for covering his car in Christmas lights, risking a £50 fine for traffic offences. Discover why this festive display broke the law.
A motorist in Poole was pulled over by police for covering his car in festive fairy lights, breaching traffic laws and facing a potential £50 fine. Discover the rules for vehicle decorations.
A 62-year-old motorcyclist lost his licence after clinging to a car's bonnet for 1.3km during a road rage confrontation in Mildura. Read the full shocking details.
Chloe McGee, 23, was celebrating her new teaching job when she died in a two-vehicle collision near Dundalk. Five young people lost their lives. Read the full story.
Communities mourn five young people killed in a two-vehicle collision near Dundalk. Gardaí appeal for witnesses to the tragic incident on the L3168.
The M66 is closed in both directions following a serious collision. Emergency services are on the scene. Avoid the area and check for updates on diversions.
Holly Scott's life changed forever in a 2017 car crash. Eight years later, she works as a nurse and road safety advocate, sharing her powerful story to prevent similar tragedies.