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London Fire Brigade apologises after it is revealed a male firefighter used the selfie on Tinder.

Teachers, train and bus drivers, civil servants and university staff are joining a mass walk-out on Wednesday.

With school teachers, trains drivers and civil servants all striking, what do you need to know?

Thousands of staff across five services in England will walkout in protest over pay.

Extra capacity will help the NHS in England tackle emergency care delays, the prime minister says.

Boosting care in the community is identified by officials as being key to the health service's recovery.

Struggling U.K. airline Flybe has collapsed for the second time in less than three years.

The Klein Hollandia sank after its commander was killed in action and British sailors came aboard.

This is the second set of historic remains to be found in the area in two months, officials said.

Before his death in 1783, he requested a burial at sea in order to prevent anatomists from seizing his remains.

Hospital admissions peaked on 29 December, putting significant pressure on services, NHS bosses say.

Life-threatening 999 calls will be attended to, but other emergencies may not be or could face delays.

What you need to know about the ambulance workers' strike, by the BBC's Zoe Conway.

Buckingham Palace plans a weekend of community events and voluntarism to mark the coronation of King Charles III.

British boxer Chris Eubank Jr. wore a rainbow armband at the weigh-in before his middleweight bout against Liam Smith after a nasty exchange at a news conference.

In England and Northern Ireland the deposit return scheme will be limited to plastic and metal containers.

Unite the union say strikes will coincide with larger walkouts by NHS workers over the next two months.

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has apologized for taking off his seat belt to film a social media video in a moving car.

The father of a British woman who has been missing for two weeks with her partner and newborn baby has appealed for her to contact police.

The U.K.’s Manchester Airport said it has temporarily closed both runways following a period of “heavy snow fall."

Fact-checking claims by Education Secretary Gillian Keegan and teachers' union boss Mary Bousted.

Testing cars after four years - rather than three - would not affect road safety, the government says.

Gary Lineker says he found a phone "taped to the back of the set" after hearing pornographic noises.

Jim Ratcliffe is entering the bidding to buy Manchester United.

U.K. house prices will fall by up to 10% this year, as higher mortgage rates and the broader cost of living crisis curtail home buying, Lloyds Bank CEO Charlie Nunn told CNBC on Tuesday.

Tuesday's papers largely focus on David Carrick, the police officer who has admitted to being a serial rapist.

The UK Labour leader voices "concerns" about the Scottish government's reforms to the process.

The RCN wants progress in negotiations by the end of January or says it will ballot more members.

New forecasts by Investec suggest energy bills could fall below £2,500 from July as wholesale gas prices fall.

Heavy rains and strong winds cause disruption in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Sharp deterioration in response times for emergencies like heart attacks and strokes in England.

Virgin Orbit says its first attempt to launch satellites into orbit from the U.K. failed after its rocket’s upper stage prematurely shut down.

Members of the U.K. royal family have appeared in public for the first time since the publication of Prince Harry’s explosive memoir.

If regulators are really worried about an epidemic of gambling in the stock market, they need to look in the right place.

Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters and ODESZA will headline the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival this June in Tennessee.

British officials and space scientists say they are disappointed but not deterred after the first attempt to launch satellites into orbit from the U.K. ended in failure.

Environment Secretary Therese Coffey says the new ban will stop pollution from "billions of pieces of plastic." Advocates applaud the move but say it doesn't go far enough on its own.

The U.K. government will announce its plan to ban some single-use plastic products, mostly items used for takeout food and drinks, this weekend, CBS News has confirmed.

Virgin Orbit says a mission to launch the first satellites into orbit from Western Europe has suffered an “anomaly."

The modified Boeing 747 plane, named "Cosmic Girl," will take off from Spaceport Cornwall in southwest England at 10.16 p.m. local time if conditions allow.

Officials are expected to hold separate talks on Monday with health, teaching and rail unions.

The PM says he wants to fix the health service, but there are no easy answers, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Labour says patients deserve "more than a talking shop" and Lib Dems say it's too little too late.

A match-fixing scandal has led to the suspension of 10 Chinese players from snooker's top touring circuit.

This fragrant, fresh-tasting one-pot curry with chickpeas and spinach makes for an aromatic weeknight meal.

Researchers warn that if carbon dioxide emissions aren't rapidly reduced, this record-breaking heat will soon become the norm.

A pair of passengers who disrupted a flight from Mexico to England, causing it to make an unplanned landing in the U.S., have been charged with federal crimes. The two were among a group of three disruptive passengers who retrieved alcohol from a carry-on bag after being denied service and made racist remarks about the flight crew and passengers while filming the interactions, according to an FBI affidavit filed in federal court in Bangor, Maine. The TUI Airways captain diverted the flight from Cancun, Mexico, to Manchester, England, to the Bangor International Airport on Monday night after the cabin erupted in chaos with multiple passengers out of their seats and shouting at each other, the FBI said.

Elliot Benham and Sophie Harvey, both 23, are also accused of concealing the birth of a child.

Adults are told to wear a mask if ill and need to go out, as the NHS faces "intolerable" pressures.

The 66-year-old revealed that she will start treatment this month and said she's prepared to "fight with all [I've] got."

Covid-19 tests for arrivals from China and King Charles's first New Year's Honours list lead the papers.

Saudi Arabian soccer club Al Nassr has announced the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, ending speculation about the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s future.

Singer Harry Styles joined his mother and sister in England to celebrate Christmas a month after ending his two-year relationship with Olivia Wilde.

They were also sent a form meant for people with terminal illnesses to apply for benefits.

Ariana Grande has continued to give back to the city since the 2017 bombing following her show at Manchester Arena which killed 22 people and injured hundreds more.

The year in automotive stocks wasn't just about Elon Musk and Tesla. There were losses across the board, but some didn't lose so much.

The celebrity chef says more pupils could get free food, if money raised by the soft drinks levy was used.

December 26 is Boxing Day, a British holiday that's celebrated in the U.K. and commonwealth countries, including Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Here's a brief look at its history.

More than 45,000 migrants have made the perilous crossing from France to England so far this year

A dog in England allegedly started a house fire on Christmas Eve after inadvertently turning on a hairdryer while its owner was not at home, fire officials said.

One woman is dead and three men are wounded following a shooting at he Lighthouse pub in Wallasey, England that took place on Christmas eve, local police said.

Police say a Christmas Eve shooting at a pub in northwest England killed a young woman and wounded three men.

A woman in England was arrested for praying near an abortion center in Kings Norton, Birmingham, United Kingdom, and later spoke out to Fox News' Tucker Carlson.

The English Football Association says World Cup winner George Cohen has died.

Air travelers are facing possible delays at U.K. airports as government employees who check passports go on strike.

Just before Jessica Henwick was cast in “Game of Thrones” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” the then-aspiring actor had already left Los Angeles for her hometown in England.

Thousands of ambulance workers in Britain are staging a one-day strike, with unions and the government swapping accusations of blame for putting lives at risk.

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé head the selections for the team of the tournament as chosen by writers covering the World Cup for The Associated Press.

Rapper Gunna has pleaded guilty in Atlanta to a racketeering conspiracy charge.

Three young boys who fell through ice covering a lake in central England have died and a fourth remains hospitalized as weather forecasters issued severe weather warnings for large parts of the United Kingdom.

After a third shot at a major tournament ended in disappointment, Gareth Southgate is considering his future as England coach.

Harry Kane stood ready with the ball resting motionless on the penalty spot late in the match.

Kylian Mbappe and France made it back to the semifinals of the World Cup by beating England 2-1.

England coach Gareth Southgate has nothing to tell his players just before they leave the locker room to play France in the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.

For some children in low-income areas in England, a school lunch may be the only nutritious hot meal they get in a day.

Artist Veronica Ryan has won the prestigious Turner Prize for work that transforms materials including fruits, seeds and volcanic ash into elusive and evocative sculptures.

Raheem Sterling will rejoin England’s World Cup squad after a break-in at his home in the U.K. The Chelsea forward had left England’s camp in Qatar to be with his family, which meant he missed his country’s 3-0 win against Senegal in the round of 16 on Sunday.

Environmental groups have welcomed a decision by Britain’s Conservative government to lift its opposition to onshore wind farms.

A 1,300-year-old gold and gemstone necklace uncovered near Northampton in central England is being hailed as a find of major significance.

Jordan Henderson knew exactly who to thank after opening the scoring in England’s 3-0 win against Senegal.

England forward Raheem Sterling has left the team’s World Cup camp in Qatar and returned to Britain after a break-in at his home.

England captain Harry Kane scored his first goal of this year’s World Cup to help his team beat Senegal 3-0 and set up a match against France in the quarterfinals.

Britain’s opposition Labour Party has handily won a special election for a northwest England seat in Parliament.

It’s time to take note when even Declan Rice admits a mid-season World Cup is proving physically challenging, The workhorse England midfielder said he was feeling the strain after playing three games already in Qatar with a match against Senegal in the round of 16 coming up Sunday.

Official figures show that thousands of patients each week are languishing in ambulances outside overflowing British hospitals.

For Harry Kane the wait for a first goal at this World Cup goes on.

For soccer lovers in Ukraine, Russia's invasion and the devastation it has wrought have created uncertainties about both playing the sport and watching it.

Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden both scored to put England into the last 16 of the World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Wales.

Wales captain Gareth Bale was substituted at halftime of the team’s match against England at the World Cup because of an injury.

The players for both England and Wales took a knee before their final World Cup group game.

The latest U.K. census has found that less than half of people in England and Wales consider themselves Christian.

British health authorities have recorded 50 cases of diphtheria this year among recently arrived asylum seekers.

The United States’ 0-0 draw against England in the World Cup drew 19.98 million viewers for English- and Spanish-language broadcasts.

Marcus Rashford didn't think the jeers from England’s fans really were necessary.

American players wanted more than a 0-0 draw with England in what was likely the most-watched match of their lives.

The United States has frustrated England in a 0-0 draw for its second consecutive draw in the World Cup.

Wilko Johnson, the guitarist with British blues-rock band Dr. Feelgood who had an unexpected career renaissance after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, has died.

It was a pretty good World Cup debut for Jude Bellingham.

Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford put the last year’s European Championship loss behind them in England's 6-2 rout of Iran at the World Cup.

Iran goalkeeper Ali Beiranvand was injured and carried off the field early in his team’s opening World Cup match against England after clashing heads with a teammate.