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 Chancellor’s spring statement announced last week risks “serious social and economic damage”, Scotland’s Finance Secretary has said. Last week, Rachel Reeves announced nearly £5 billion in benefit ...

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

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

Economists have warned US tariffs could wipe out the Chancellor’s ‘headroom’ against her debt rules, requiring more cuts or tax rises.

Researchers found antibodies in those who reported the most positive moods were 16 higher when compared to those with lowest level of positivity.

More than 20 women have contacted police to say they may have been raped by Zhenhao Zou, the Chinese PhD student detectives believe may be one of the UKs most prolific sex offenders. Police launched ...

It was revealed that 2024 was the fifth-worst year on record for butterflies, with 51 of the UK’s 59 species declining. It was also the worst year on record for species like the small tortoiseshell, ...

Santander has recorded a jump in older adults aged 80-plus and younger adults aged 34 and under reporting being scammed.

British households could risk leaving themselves without adequate insurance as the evenings become lighter. Financial information business Defaqto found that some homes have sheds that are not ...