Researchers said the discovery could save ‘vast numbers of lives’ by enabling pre-emptive treatment of the condition.

Holyrood will vote this evening on the general principles of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill – with a majority of MSPs needing to back the legislation if it is to continue ...

The area of 1,274 hectares is on the doorstep of Bradford, one of the UK’s most nature-deprived cities, Natural England said.

In the Commons, Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement has also drawn attacks from across the political spectrum. Labour backbenchers criticised the language Sir Keir used to announce the plans, particularly ...

The Royal College of Nursing has called for ‘urgent and sustained’ investment in community services to ensure patients get timely care.

Seventeen workplace pension providers are signing up to a voluntary initiative with the aim of boosting savers’ investments and UK growth. The Mansion House Accord aims to help defined contribution ...

Giving obese children weight-loss jabs is effective and helps prevent battles around mealtimes, researchers say. Experts at the European Congress on Obesity in Malaga, Spain, presented findings ...

Emergency services were called to blazes at the doors of two homes in north London within 24 hours of each other.

MPs voted 316 to 95, majority 221 at third reading in support of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill.

Jos Buttler could find himself at the centre of a club-versus-country dilemma, with the end of the rescheduled Indian Premier League set to clash with England’s one-day series against the West Indies.

The TV personality is due to play himself in an upcoming episode of Doctor Who in which he is presenting the Interstellar Song Contest.

The Queen's Head in Willington, Crook, has been listed for sale by estate agents Sidney Phillips for £250,000, £45,000 less than it was previously advertised for. According to the agents, the pub is a ...