The presidential candidate of the conservative coalition that has governed Uruguay for the past five years conceded defeat on ...

However, the youngster – whose favourite character from the JK Rowling book series is Harry – was left “sad” after he ...

Smoking could cause almost 300,000 cancer cases in the UK over the next five years, according to new analysis. The “magnitude ...

It is estimated that up to two-fifths of A&E attendances are avoidable or could be better treated elsewhere, according to NHS England.

Booking.com predicts there will be a rise in so-called noctourism next year, with more travellers seeking night-time experiences and cooler climates.

The King’s country estate Highgrove has been decorated for Christmas, with a sweet nod to the Queen’s beloved dog Beth. Among the tree ornaments is an embroidered motif of the Jack Russell, who had to ...

Hundreds of properties have been flooded, roads were turned into rivers and winds of up to 82mph were recorded during Storm Bert.

Seasonal work in the run-up to Christmas has boosted the jobs market in recent weeks, according to new research. Around 23,000 Christmas jobs are on offer in sectors including retail, catering, ...

Households using heat pumps use only half the amount of imported energy as those with gas boilers, new analysis has found.

The Prime Minister has backed the Cash for Kids’ Mission Christmas appeal, a charity ensuring every child receives a gift this Christmas.

Frequent attenders at A&E departments can account for almost one in seven emergency visits to hospital, a new study suggests. Researchers conducted a deep dive review into repeat visitors in emergency ...

Rain Newton-Smith will say on Monday that businesses are being forced to ‘compromise on their plans for growth’ after the spending review.