The man accused of luring a young barmaid to his apartment before allegedly "throttling" her to death has given a graphic account of events.

The British economy appears to have had a last hurrah before Brexit.

UK police have foiled eight major plans for terror attacks across the UK in the last 12 months - the majority of which have been in London.

Britain's intelligence agencies have said a terrorist attack in the UK is "highly likely" following attacks in other parts of Europe.

The ninth birthday this week of Dolly the cloned sheep's four genetic siblings - Debbie, Denise, Diana and Daisy - prove that large cloned animals age normally, say scientists.

A man in the UK went a bit overboard when he treated two of his friends to dinner at his local Indian restaurant

Starbucks employees will continue to wear the green or black aprons that you're used to seeing when you hit up their stores. But lots of subtle changes are coming.

When the South Crofty mine closed in 1998, it brought to an end a period of mining tin in Cornwall that dates to the Bronze Age.

British holidaymakers are being warned of a possible summer of misery around cross-Channel ports after a weekend which saw thousands

A woman takes herself on a date after she is stood up.

Expected to be completed by 2020, the England Coast Path will eventually run to more than 4000km.

Shandelle Battersby gets a taste of big city living in a contemporary London apartment.

This historic British mansion or a run-down Otahuhu property with a house needing demolition - which one would you prefer?

Brits are enjoying their hottest weather ever - by sunbathing in their underwear. It has the nation in a tizz.

The girlfriend of a Kiwi rugby player downed six Jagerbombs in ten minutes just hours before she was allegedly raped and murdered, a UK court has heard.

COMMENT: As Britain's new Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson ponders a worldwide tour, NZ can stand proud as the only country he has not offended.

Can Chinese companies continue to get away with counterfeiting of car designs?

A UK father-of-three is understood to have killed his wife and daughter with a shotgun before turning the weapon on himself outside a swimming pool.

Boris Johnson had a bumpy start to his role as Britain's new Foreign Secretary when the plane he was on to Brussels was forced to make an emergency landing in Luton.

From the top of the Battle Abbey gatehouse, visitors will have a 360-degree view of the Sussex countryside where the clash that ended the Anglo-Saxon phase of English history took place.

Chief Brexit campaigner Boris Johnson faced a wave of criticism and mockery after being named Britain's Foreign Secretary.

Theresa May has moved into 10 Downing St to become the UK's second female PM, taking charge at one of the most turbulent times in recent history.

Appointed foreign secretary much to the chagrin of his European peers, Boris Johnson's first speech in the role was met with boos

A 20-year-old woman was found guilty of "sending the most vile and degrading messages via Twitter to" Jamie Bulger's mum, even pretending to be one of his killers

New UK leader Theresa May faces a glass cliff after reaching power at a precarious time.

Many in Britain will be breathing more easily knowing a new Prime Minister is being sworn in today.

COMMENT: Judging by Helen Clark's performance and the audience enthusiasm for her, she may be the UN Secretary General.

When reality dawned, the reaction was swift. For one corner of the U.K. investment industry, it's not clear where it will stop. Funds