United Kingdom News

Tempers have flared during a six-hour debate in Britain's parliament where Tory backbenchers tried to scupper a bill allowing gay marriage.

The Church of Scotland will let some congregations choose ministers who are in same-sex relationships if they wish.

Radical cleric Abu Qatada has been refused bail by an immigration tribunal in his latest bid for freedom.

Actor Michael Le Vell, a household name in Britain after appearing on the soap Coronation Street for 30 years, has pleaded not guilty to child sex charges.

A British coroner says he is unable to hold an inquest into the death of Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko because of restricted evidence.

Scotland Yard says a review of the case has uncovered a "handful of people of interest".

A British court has sentenced a man to life in prison over the rape and murder of the 12-year-old granddaughter of his partner.

Shylon Wishart was stamped on the face and crotch, had his trousers and underwear pulled down and was urinated on during a fatal attack.

Gandhi's sandals, which will be auctioned on London, were an instantly recognisable part of his image along with his glasses, loin-cloth, shawl and staff.

Terror suspect Abu Qatada will return to Jordan if a treaty with Britain that forbids the use of evidence obtained by torture in legal cases is ratified.

A report into West Yorkshire Police concludes the force didn't protect the high-profile star Jimmy Savile, believed to have sexually abused about 300 victims.

Former John Howard strategist Lynton Crosby is under fire from the UK opposition.

Britain should stop its witch-hunt of ageing celebs committing "low-level sexual misdemeanours" with children, says a female barrister.

British director Bryan Forbes, best known for helming the 1970s sci-fi horror classic The Stepford Wives, has died. He was 86.