The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product contracted by 0.1 in May, following a 0.3 drop in April.

Royal Portrush will host the 153rd Open Championship for only the third time in its history. Six years ago Irishman Shane Lowry made his major breakthrough, a popular winner once home favourite Rory ...

Royal Portrush hosts the Open Championship – the final major of the year – and there are a number of intriguing plot lines. Here the PA news agency looks at some of the players who are likely to be ...

Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence continues against Taylor Fritz while seven-time champion Novak Djokovic takes on world number one Jannik Sinner.

Switzerland substitute Riola Xhemaili scored a stoppage-time equaliser at the Stade de Geneve, while Arsenal and Tottenham both completed transfers ...

Doctors in England will be encouraged to refer patients to the gym or job coaches rather than signing them off as “not fit for work”, as part of a new government pilot scheme. Health Secretary Wes ...

R&B singer Chris Brown is due to appear in court over an alleged bottle attack at a London nightclub. Last month the 36 year-old US musician pleaded not guilty to attempting to cause grievous bodily ...

The 39-year-old will defend her title as undisputed world light-welterweight champion in New York on Friday night.

The F-35 programme, which could cost up to £71 billion over its lifetime, has suffered delays and personnel shortages, the National Audit ...

More than 1,750 arrests have been made for non-fatal strangulation in Northern Ireland since it became a specific criminal offence. One survivor of the crime, Sarah, has urged anyone who has suffered ...

A “nationwide blitz” will target migrants working illegally, as part of the effort to deter people from seeking to reach the UK from France.

Trees that witnessed key moments in history, provided inspiration to writers and played supporting roles onscreen made this year’s shortlist.