The Government “risks leaving millions behind” as even very high levels of growth are unlikely to reduce poverty, a charity has warned. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) said new research raised ...

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has urged the Chancellor to “put down the axe” and deliver investment to stimulate economic growth. Mr Flynn said that Rachel Reeves is “repeating the Tories’ ...

RHS argues gardens’ contribution to wildlife should be included in measures to ensure new developments boost biodiversity.

An amber weather warning for heavy rain is set to come into force as the wet weather that has plagued parts of the UK continues. Thunder, lightning and hail marked the official end to summer over the ...

John Swinney has said that Scotland has “big ambitions” on climate change after the country was chosen for the third time to help lead a global climate action network. The Under2 Coalition is the ...

The home improvement and repair sector is forecast to grow by 40 over the next decade, leading to huge demand for workers.

A first-of-its-kind study will use ultrasound and light therapies to investigate targeted treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and Parkinson’s disease. The new study by scientists at Nottingham ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will use her Labour Party conference speech to insist she is optimistic for the future despite the legacy she inherited.

But 90% of people with the condition believe most people think migraine is just a bad headache, according to the poll of 2,000 people with it. Almost nine in 10 (89%) of people with migraine say their ...

Comedian Phil Wang has said his mixed British and Malaysian heritage is “central” to his comedy – and believes he would not ...

Toilet seats designed by artists and celebrities including comedian Harry Hill and singer Boy George are to be auctioned for charity WaterAid. The Best In The House art collection, which includes a ...

Labour needs to increase its vote share to avoid becoming a one-term government or being forced into coalition with others, the research suggests.