Care home workers and their families are almost twice as likely to live in poverty as the average UK employee, according to research published as those in the adult social care sector await details on ...

Universities are in a ‘scramble for students’ in a bid to avoid redundancies and course closures due to financial pressures, an expert suggested.

A child poverty strategy had been due to be published in spring but was subsequently delayed until autumn to align with the Chancellor’s budget.

Tory ex-ministers have sought to defend their record amid mounting pressure over the Afghan data leak that resulted in an unprecedented superinjunction and an £850 million secret relocation scheme.

Researchers used artificial intelligence to analyse digital retinal photographs, which are taken to capture images from the back of the eye.

An interactive map of treasured coastal landmarks has been launched online by Historic England. The public body said the tool aims to celebrate the country’s vibrant seaside heritage, and people are ...

Trading Standards is calling for urgent regulation of the new class of addictive products sold to children following the ban of single-use vapes.

Finding a childcare place during the holidays can be difficult for children with special educational needs and disabilities, survey suggests.

The family of a man who was paralysed at the age of two after catching the flu have expressed their “hope” as scientists have discovered that a faulty gene may be responsible for the rare condition.

Hamas’s military wing was proscribed in 2001 and that was extended in 2021 to include its political wing. After Ms Turness’s comments were reported, a BBC spokesperson said: “The BBC constantly makes ...

Max Stryjek was the Kilmarnock hero against former club Livingston as Stuart Kettlewell enjoyed a winning first home match in charge at Rugby Park. Polish goalkeeper Stryjek made a series of excellent ...