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 ...

Ian Holloway said his selection of tall striker Harry Smith at centre-back and a “no-formation” formation helped Swindon to a 2-1 comeback win over AFC Wimbledon. Kabongo Tshimanga stuck away two late ...

The Department for Education said the funding has been boosted to £37 million to help with expansion of funded childcare.

A senior UK Catholic leader has criticised the “deeply flawed process” by which the assisted dying Bill is progressing through Parliament, as the MP behind it told of her frustration at opponents ...

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

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

Liam Mandeville and Paddy Madden scored in the closing stages after Carlisle substitute Elliot Embleton’s first-half dismissal.

The Chancellor’s spring statement announced last week risks “serious social and economic damage”, Scotland’s Finance Secretary has said.

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell was delighted with his side’s character in their 2-1 win at Barnsley.

Black smoke was seen pouring from an industrial unit in Broomlee Road, Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, on Tuesday. A total of ...