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

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 ...

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.

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

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.

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