Politicians in the UK have been accused of sparking an “open season on ethnic minorities” after the Government issued new guidelines to tackle illegal Traveller sites.

Parts of Britain have been placed on amber alert today as the country lies in wait for widespread snow.

BRITISH council officials making preparations for a crash landing by Santa’s present-laden sleigh this weekend could have to reveal their plans publicly.

British voters deserve a "good, stable government", Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg said today as he pledged to approach cross-party talks in a "constructive spirit".

The east coast of England was tonight bracing itself for severe flooding as a tidal surge made its way in from the North Sea.

The closure of 2,500 post offices is expected to be confirmed today when the British government publishes the results of a consultation exercise on the future of the network.

Police chiefs issued a public warning about a letter bomb campaign to workers across the country today after it emerged that seven explosive devices have been posted in the last three weeks.

The threat of fire service strikes in the UK was averted today after employers and firefighters’ union leaders reached agreement following a bitter dispute.