60 m. ago Is this the end of the road in the hunt for Madeleine McCann? How the desperate new search unfolded in Portugal

After a three-day search effort drew to a close without any sign of a breakthrough, crime correspondent Amy-Clare Martin reports from Praia da Luz on the latest attempt to give the McCann family answers

Politics

69 m. ago Madeleine McCann suspect ‘told police questions about him can never be answered’

‘Was I or my vehicle clearly seen near the crime scene on the night of the crime?’ the man reportedly wrote

Events

85 m. ago Jack Reacher author Lee Child: ‘More sex is medically implausible and I’m as rich and famous as I need to be’

The thriller writer on being a fearless Brummie, how he came to own a Renoir and his six-decade love affair with smokingBorn in the West Midlands, Lee Child, 70, studied law before working in television. After losing his job following a corporate restructuring, he published Killing Floor, the first in the Jack Reacher series, in 1997. His novels have been adapted into two films, starring Tom Cruise, and an Amazon Prime series. He now writes with his brother Andrew and they headline Theakston Old Peculier crime writing festival in Harrogate next month. The 30th Reacher thriller, Exit Strategy, is out in November. He is married with a daughter, and lives in the north of England.When were you happiest? In 1993, making love on the beach of a deserted island in the Bahamas. Continue reading...

Culture

94 m. ago Police issue statement as they reveal what was found during house raid

'We will not stop until we get these offenders off our streets'

Events

1 hour ago Arrests of undocumented migrants working illegally in UK surge 51 per cent as Home Office raids nail bars, building sites and restaurants

More than 6,400 people have been arrested over the last 12 months as police focus on 'unscrupulous' employers who exploit undocumented migrants.

Events

2 h. ago Man, 50, dies at British beauty spot after getting into trouble swimming in the sea

Coastguard crews, police and paramedics rushed to Tor Bay near Penmaen village on the Gower Peninsula on Friday afternoon after being alerted of the incident.

Events

2 h. ago Thomas Tuchel's reason for choosing England over Man Utd job

Thomas Tuchel was among the favourites to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, but the German opted to venture into international football with England

Politics

2 h. ago Mad Vlad already at war with Britain and US won't save us, expert says

Foreign policy and Russia expert Fiona Hill issued a terrifying warning, saying Britain is in 'pretty big trouble' after reviewing the government's defence strategy

Events

3 h. ago Police 'prevent terror attack on King's guards' as man arrested over 'plot' in custody

Police reportedly foiled a suspected terror attack on King Charles' guards following the arrest of a man in custody for separate offences, leading to a two-day alert at Victoria Barracks in Windsor

Events

3 h. ago Madeleine McCann suspect sent letter about case to police, reports say

He reportedly said 'decisive questions can never be answered'

Events

3 h. ago Our pick of the best Father's Day grooming gifts for under £100

Heads up: it's Father's Day next week! Help him look and smell his very best with Alice Robertson's pick of grooming gifts

Economics

3 h. ago MobLand fans urged to watch crime drama hailed 'absolutely gripping from start to finish'

MobLand season one has now come to an end, leaving viewers with the ultimate cliff-hanger.

Events

3 h. ago The death row inmate's last meal that sparked such fury prisoners are no longer allowed to choose what they eat before execution

White supremacist Lawrence Brewer was executed in 2011 after he was convicted of helping to kill a black man by dragging him behind a truck.

Events

4 h. ago Beware moving to the 'wrong' country in retirement... you could miss out on £70k in state pension

Choosing to retire to one of the 150-odd countries around the world where the state pension is 'frozen' could mean your expat dream ends in poverty.

Economics

4 h. ago Men think they don’t have a biological clock – but postponing fatherhood could stop them having children

Without a time limit on procreation, the pressure is off men when it comes to the question of fatherhood. But does a deadline-free existence hinder, rather than help, when it comes to family planning? Helen Coffey investigates whether procrastination ultimately winds up limiting male fertility choices

Politics

4 h. ago EXPOSED: How restaurants are lying to you about their hygiene ratings. STEVE BOGGAN'S investigation reveals the shocking truth

Are you from food hygiene? It was an odd question to be asked, but 46-year-old restaurateur Sameh Houeidi seemed anxious to know.

Events

6 h. ago Firm at centre of NHS corruption scandal moves business to new company as directors jailed

Four men were jailed for a total of 29 years following a major investigation into the award of lucrative NHS contracts to Ayrshire-based telecommunications firm, Oricom.

Economics

6 h. ago Five in court after cops raid Greenock industrial building over 'possible cannabis cultivation'

Police swarmed an industrial building in the Inverclyde town on Thursday morning.

Events

6 h. ago Police arrest 300 people in major crackdown on illegal working in Scotland

Officers have been swooping on businesses across the country in a bid to tackle those abusing the UK immigration system.

Events

7 h. ago Six major questions raised by Madeleine McCann suspect's letter

In his latest bid to clear his name, and gloat at police, Christian Brueckner has sent a letter to police which highlights six major questions in relation to the case

Politics