Middle East minister Hamish Falconer said the annexation of the West Bank would be illegal and undermine any prospects for peace.

Illegal mining remains common in South Africa’s old gold-mining areas, with miners going into closed shafts to dig for any remaining deposits.

More than half of the taxi drivers stopped during a day’s enforcement operation were not compliant with their licence conditions, according to ...

Scientists have made an urgent call for research to establish the risks to health and the environment from particles produced by tyres which are the “leading contributor to microplastics”.

Jess Breach is hoping the Red Roses can emulate the Lionesses and propel their sport to even greater heights at the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025. The Saracens star was present for the re-naming of ...

The video platform has worked with the NHS and others to ensure credible medical information is accessible to users in times of need.

The UN Humanitarian Country Team in the Philippines said it was raising 32.9 million dollars (£26m) to help the government provide assistance to about 210,000 people in critical need of aid and ...

Council Tax bills are likely to go up by an average of £100 in April next year, with an expected five per cent rise to cover £2.4 billion “black hole”. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch pressed ...

One of the rarest is the Kew’s Garden 50p, which was designed to mark the 250th anniversary of the gardens in 2009. Only 210,000 coins were ever minted with this design. The Kew Gardens 50p sells for ...

An Oxfordshire secondary school is fully closed today due to an overnight electrical issue. Wykham Park Academy in Banbury issued a statement on the closure this morning. It urged parents to "keep an ...

Rachel Reeves will tell City chiefs she has a plan to boost the economy with billions in pension investment as she continues to battle criticism over her tax-raising Budget.

Airline passengers will benefit from tougher enforcement of consumer protection laws following an inquiry into the August 2023 air traffic control (ATC) meltdown, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has ...