Green energy tycoon Vince backs new North Sea drilling in shock U-turn

Grenfell cladding firm Arconic paid shareholders £23m more in compensation than to fire victims

Four people in difficulty in sea off Sussex coast

Serco employee charged over sharing asylum seeker addressesThe 62-year-old man is charged with misconduct in public office and appears before magistrates.6 hrs agoNorfolk

‘Controlled explosion’ of unattended car close to station

National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting awardThe five-strong list features Ella Bruccoleri, Sheridan Smith, Ruth Jones, Vicky McClure and Judy Parfitt.3 hrs agoCulture

Boris Johnson’s Covid U-turns were like a ‘slow-moving car crash’

British couple on honeymoon killed in helicopter crash on Greek islandThe newlyweds, named as Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert, were killed alongside their Greek pilot.19 mins agoEurope

Graeme Dott on trial over child sexual abuse allegations

Scotland's state-owned shipyard to cut a quarter of its workforceWork on the second of two long-delayed CalMac ferries is drawing to a close at the state-owned yard in Port Glasgow.9 mins agoGlasgow & West Scotland

Tranquil archipelago revealed as England’s friendliest place

Man charged with manslaughter after dog-bite death in Wakefield

Schoolboy fighting for life after being hit by car outside Morrisons

Isles of Scilly named friendliest place in England – and Barking least friendly

The drones that the UK supplies Ukraine following Russia’s threat

Ex-workers tell of 'chaotic atmosphere' at new £400m prisonFormer workers have described a "chaotic atmosphere" of under-staffing and inadequate training.7 hrs agoHull & East Yorkshire

Architect struck off after threatening to kill client’s 5yo daughter