The first valves at four of a total of 21 sites, which operate like giant gates, have opened along the seven metre-wide tunnel.

The UK is not “locked into” a winter of higher flood risk despite recent wet weather, officials have said, but urged people to plan for all eventualities.

The Government is expected to unveil billions in investment deals at its first International Investment Summit on Monday.

An Israeli air strike has killed at least 20 people including children at a school-turned-shelter in central Gaza, according to local hospitals. Sunday night’s strike also killed two women in Nuseirat ...

Pep Guardiola has suggested “anything can happen” with his future as Roy Keane urged the Football Association to pursue the Manchester City manager. Guardiola, who has won six Premier League titles ...

Four Israeli soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah drone attack on an army base next to the city of Binyamina, according to the military. A statement said the strike on Sunday evening also severely ...

Heimir Hallgrimsson has warned the Republic of Ireland they have to stop presenting gifts to their opponents if they are to qualify for major tournaments once again. Three days after Nathan Collins’ ...

Retail and hospitality firms could face a £2.66 billion a year rise in business rates in April, experts have warned. Shops, pubs and restaurants currently receive a 75% relief on their business rates ...

Right-to-die campaigner Tony Nicklinson would be “absolutely fuming” that more progress has not been made in the past 12 years on legalising assisted dying, his daughter said. Lauren Peters, who was ...

The legacy of an 18th century poet said to have inspired Robert Burns and known for his famous poem about “Auld Reikie” is to be commemorated on the 250th anniversary of his death. Robert Fergusson ...

Children with aggressive blood cancer could benefit from a new treatment being launched at Great Ormond Street, which experts hope will cure the disease. Youngsters with T-cell acute lymphoblastic ...