The detentions came as people arrived in Dover on Wednesday, the first day the pilot scheme came into force.

Expectations for a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv are muted, despite the US president's threat of sweeping sanctions.

The number of vacant properties in England is rising, causing problems for residents and councils.

The deputy prime minister has requested a response over the redacted plans by 20 August.

The president also hits India with a 50% tariff and threatened a 100% levy on foreign-made semiconductors.

Twelve times more mental health patients are waiting more than 18 months for treatment than those with physical health conditions in England, data analysis shows.

The Tory leader speaks about her background and values in an interview with the BBC's Amol Rajan.

A record number of 18-year-olds will get into their first choice, even if they miss their grades.

Rushanara Ali faces criticism for increasing the rent on a house she owns by hundreds of pounds.

In Kharkiv, investigators gather evidence of Russian attacks - and how it has dodged sanctions.