Florid language and long silences: five things we learned from week three of Russell Brand’s rape trial
The former comedian and his wife gave evidence in the case in which he denies all charges against him
Man accused of sexually assaulting woman drugged by husband says he thought it was ‘their kink’
Two of four men on trial say they met couple via online ads and swinging website and had no idea wife had been drugged
Russell Brand trial: accusers have ‘nothing to gain’ and were not led by media, court told
In closing speech, prosecutor says six women had ‘bravely’ come forward after realising they were not alone
Local devolution decisions rest solely with Scotland and Wales, first ministers tell Burnham
John Swinney and Rhun ap Iorwerth say devolving power further is up to Holyrood and Senedd – not Westminster
Police watchdog to investigate Met’s handling of Meghan warning letter
IOPC launches independent investigation after referral by Scotland Yard over 2019 letter about Thomas Markle
Business secretary says UK needs to understand direction of EU before signing up to closer relationship – as it happened
The prime minister has suggested that he wants a public debate on the UK’s partnership with the EU
Man who ran over cyclist and dragged him under car for a mile convicted of murder
Simon Richardson knew headteacher Michael Mullins was under his 4×4 as he kept driving in Manchester, jury heard
Andreas Malm condemns UK travel ban as ‘drift into authoritarianism’
Swedish climate academic says he has been ‘kept in the dark’ over Home Office decision to revoke his travel authorisation
Public sector an ‘afterthought’ to North Sea oil jobs, says Unison leader
Andrea Egan calls for same political focus on teachers, care sector and NHS and says Jackdaw decision ‘a serious misstep’
Police Scotland investigate Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s visit to Balmoral
Force says it has received ‘information’ on pair’s stay at royal estate as reported guests of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor