Numbers of people with a long-term illness has been a major driver of joblessness in recent years, having risen this year to 2.8 million.

Around one in 12 of England’s official swimming spots along coasts, lakes and rivers are failing to meet water quality standards, figures have revealed.

Fake trades were not detected earlier because of ‘significant weaknesses’ in the bank’s systems and controls, the regulator said.

Irene Oboavwoduo is spearheading a sporting family dynasty that looks set to dominate across both sides of the Atlantic in years to come.

The Shotton pub has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets – in the Loo of the Year Awards 2024 ...

A 17-year-old girl who died after fleeing a police vehicle and being struck by a car on a motorway was under arrest at the time, an inquest heard. Tamzin Ellen Hall was being taken to a custody suite ...

Wheelchair basketball prodigy Jack Long is setting his sights on a Paralympic debut at LA 2028 after enjoying a stellar year.

Shoppers have been warned that price rises are “inevitable” as a 17-month run of falling shop inflation came to an end in November.

A study has found that nine out of 10 Black Friday deals last year were cheaper or the same price over the previous 12 months. Consumer watchdog Which? warned shoppers that the “vast majority” of ...

A former Lord Chief Justice has said that “no-one has grappled with the detail” of the impact that assisted dying legislation could have on the court system.

Thousands of protesters, watched by riot police, rallied outside and accused the ruling party of rigging the October election ...

The retailer estimates its wages bill will go up by £4 million due to the rise in NICs and another £4 million because of the minimum wage increase.