There were 8.3 million people overall on universal credit in October, a rise from 7.2 million at the same point last year.

Catherine Connolly has become the 10th President of Ireland following an inauguration ceremony at Dublin Castle. Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris were among those attending the ...

Dame Jilly Cooper suffered a fatal head injury during a fall at her Gloucestershire home, an inquest has heard. The writer – known for her “bonkbusters” including Riders, Rivals and Polo – was found ...

Grassroots heroes and world champions were among the winners at the 2025 British Cycling Awards presented by Lloyds.

Less than two thirds of Scots are satisfied with local health services, a poll has shown. The Scottish Household Survey received responses from more than 10,400 people across the country on a number ...

Asylum seekers can continue to be housed in the Bell Hotel in Essex after Epping Forest District Council failed to secure a High Court injunction that would block them from living there. The council ...

Outgoing BBC director-general Tim Davie has told staff the corporation has to “stand up for our journalism”, insisting it will control its own narrative which “will not just be given by our enemies”.

Police want to speak to a couple in connection with a racially aggravated assault at Bond Street tube station in central London.

Eleanor Thompson, known as Ellie, was pronounced dead after she was found under the vehicle in Burringbar, New South Wales.

The LTA has today announced that British No.1 World No.6 Jessica Pegula have joined Carlos Alcaraz and Amanda Anisimova as ...