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Exclusive: British High Commission were forced to intervene to secure release of UK-bound Afghans – as ex-Army boss accuses government of ignoring allies

Futurology is littered with predictions that failed to materialise, not least in the field of transport technology. In Edwardian times, when public transport was largely powered by horse or steam, a number of new concepts emerged which were hailed as the “future of public transport”.

Whether you’re embracing winter or looking to escape it, here are UK breaks, European getaways and mid-haul sun to inspire you

A new wave of feminism is beginning to emerge in the Arab world but how successful will it be? Annette Young talks to Lina Abirafeh, a specialist on women's rights in the region. Also Tunisia marks 50 years since it became the only Arab country to legalise abortion. Yet it…

The UK’s home secretary, Suella Braverman – the minister responsible for setting immigration policy – has said the United Nation’s refugee convention is not “fit for our modern age” and should be renegotiated.

EXCLUSIVE: The Netflix star, 40, revealed he has been asking Queer Eye bosses to bring the show to the British Isles

Sometimes, the headline from a think tank report can be so cryptic you have to call up the press office to ask what exactly they meant by it. But not this one. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has published a paper titled: This will be the biggest tax-raising parliament…

The Taoiseach acknowledged taking a case to the European Court of Human Rights would have political implications.

UK users of the iPhone’s Apple Wallet will now be able to check their current account balance without ever leaving the app.