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

MPs will take part in a vote this week on whether to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people after a row over ministerial criticism of the Bill deepened on Sunday. Labour backbencher Kim ...

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 ...

Upgrades to Openreach’s ultrafast full fibre broadband could deliver a £66 billion boost to the UK economy in the next few years, research suggests. The upgrade is expected to drive productivity gains ...

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

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.

Cancer Research UK estimates there were nearly 160 cancer cases attributed to smoking diagnosed in the UK every day in 2023.

Mariah Carey will make her radio presenting debut and Cher shares the soundtracks of her life as part of BBC Radio’s Christmas schedule. American pop superstar Carey will mark the 30th anniversary of ...

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

The British singer-songwriter launched Weekends With Adele at Caesars Palace in November 2022 and performed her 100th show on Saturday.