Experts said they were ‘devastated’ by the findings, which also show 2024 was one of the worst years on record for ...

Around 100 people gathered outside the University of London’s Senate House Library in central London on Tuesday evening.

Democratic senator Cory Booker broke the record for the longest speech on the US Senate floor with a marathon critique of president Donald Trump. The New Jersey official took to the floor on Monday ...

Black smoke was seen pouring from an industrial unit in Broomlee Road, Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, on Tuesday. A total of ...

Review says current system of environmental regulations not working, but conservationists warn of ‘high risk’ to nature in planning reforms.

An assessment of “regenerative agriculture” – which focuses on improving soils, producing food and increasing farmland wildlife – found good evidence that minimising bare soils, for example by growing ...

The poll found people still believe in the founding principles of the NHS and the majority believe it needs more money and staff.

The number of contactless card transactions made in 2024 increased by 3.4% annually, according to UK Finance data. Some 18.9 billion contactless transactions were made in 2024 – a 3.4% increase ...

He was awarded the George Medal in recognition of his outstanding bravery for his actions during the 1980 siege.

The Department for Education said the funding has been boosted to £37 million to help with expansion of funded childcare.

The Chancellor’s spring statement announced last week risks “serious social and economic damage”, Scotland’s Finance Secretary has said.

Teaching materials will also help secondary school pupils to identify and scrutinise data and claims made by online influencers.