Almost half of Britons say they experience loneliness during the festive period, and more than a third will be spending Christmas apart from loved ones this year, a survey has suggested.

No ceasefire can be reached in Gaza that does not include the return of hostages by Hamas, Sir Keir Starmer told the Labour Friends of Israel annual lunch.

The full list of benefits that will see claimants receive a DWP Christmas bonus from today, paid directly into bank accounts ...