Strikes are planned at Scottish Water this week after workers “overwhelmingly” rejected a pay offer. Workers represented by GMB Scotland and Unison Scotland will strike on Tuesday and Wednesday as ...

A UK theologian who had worked closely with the Pope has described an atmosphere of shock, sadness and gratitude in Rome on ...

The former movie producer is being tried again on rape and sexual assault charges after his 2020 conviction was overturned.

Charles and Camilla paid tribute to Pope Francis for his compassion and tireless commitment to the common causes of all ...

Nevertheless, there are always front-runners, known as “papabile”, who have at least some of the qualities considered ...

Parents will no longer be “hamstrung by rigid school hours”, the Prime Minister has said as 750 schools open new free breakfast clubs on Tuesday. The new clubs, providing 30 minutes of morning ...

Drivers across England say they are being sent demands for up to £170 from private parking companies because of faulty machines. The PA news agency has spoken to motorists in several regions who ...

Charities have been ramping up pressure on the Government to ditch the benefits restriction as part of its new child poverty plan.

People with an inherited blood disorder have actively avoided seeking ambulance care because of past negative experiences, according to a report.

Maria Isabel Salvador warned on Monday that “Haiti could face total chaos” without increased funding and support for the operation of the Kenya-led multinational force helping Haiti’s police to tackle ...

Brazilian electrician Jean Charles de Menezes was shot seven times by police in Stockwell underground station in July 2005.

One of the oldest family-owned department stores in the UK is celebrating its 250th birthday. Hatchers in Taunton was founded in April 1775, beginning its life as a drapery business. Today its owners ...