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More than 2,000 of the applications have come through individual sponsors, figures show.

Boris Johnson says he is open to dialogue but will act if the EU does not change its position.

So far this year more than 8,300 people have been detected crossing the Channel in small boats.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will warn failure to meet Cop26 targets would be "catastrophic".

Some children have had trouble adjusting to being back in school after being at home during Covid.

The Queen's "radiant" appearance and the PM's threat to tear up Brexit deal lead Scotland's papers.

As the cost of living crisis continues, one councillor says funding parties is not a priority.

One firm tells of its struggles as a survey suggests lending to small businesses has hit an all-time low.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Neil McEvoy's departure last year is likely to be behind the big fall, standards commissioner says.

Exams return after a two-year cancellation due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around England.

A 41-year-old man is charged with the murder of Lisa Fraser, who was found dead on Friday morning.

Drug-related deaths "will continue to rise" unless a different approach is taken, says Richard Lewis.

Somalia has 350,000 children at risk of starving while Somaliland has been "devastated" by fire.

Some 60 windows were smashed at the building, which is being renovated for Elmgrove Primary.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon describes him as a "titan of Scotland's business community".

PC Peter Ashton is found to have leaked the name of a woman who accused relative of having a party.