The latest findings on global warming driving more extreme heatwaves come as parts of Europe are hit by scorching temperatures and the UK swelters.

The first cases of oropouche virus, all of which were linked to travel to Brazil, have also been reported in the UK.

School and college leavers will be finding out whether they have secured a place at their first choice university.

Weather warnings have been issued for thunderstorms and heat alerts extended as the fourth heatwave of the summer continues. The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning covering northern ...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors highlighted a ‘firmly negative trend’ in landlords making their property available for rent.

Education leaders have warned of the possible continuation of ‘stark’ divides in top grades between different regions.

Liam Shaw, 21, of Birkenhead, sent two threatening and offensive emails to the public email address of the former prime minister.

It is Donald Trump’s mission to “bring peace to Europe once again”, his vice president has said. JD Vance also described the UK and US’ relationship as “a beautiful alliance”, during a speech at RAF ...

For 2024-25, Scotland has a net fiscal deficit of minus £26.2 billion – an increase of £5.1 billion from the previous year – with this the representing minus 11.6% of the country’s GDP. The UK deficit ...

Fashion accessories chain Claire’s has appointed administrators for its UK and Ireland business, putting around 2,150 jobs at risk. The US parent firm for the high street retailer said it has filed a ...

US Vice-President JD Vance has arrived in Scotland as part of a family holiday to the UK. The Republican’s stay is expected to require a considerable policing operation.

Previous management at the University of Dundee “fell well short” of the standards expected of them, the interim boss has said in his response to a damning report.