The latest findings on global warming driving more extreme heatwaves come as parts of Europe are hit by scorching temperatures and the UK swelters.

School and college leavers will be finding out whether they have secured a place at their first choice university.

The AA said it received 50,091 UK callouts in July caused by poor road surfaces, up 2.1 compared with the same month last year.

Weather warnings have been issued for thunderstorms and heat alerts extended as the fourth heatwave of the summer continues. The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning covering northern ...

Education leaders have warned of the possible continuation of ‘stark’ divides in top grades between different regions.

For 2024-25, Scotland has a net fiscal deficit of minus £26.2 billion – an increase of £5.1 billion from the previous year – with this the representing minus 11.6% of the country’s GDP. The UK deficit ...

The shadow justice secretary accused the BBC of smearing ‘millions of worried citizens as ‘xenophobic’ for their completely ...

Fashion accessories chain Claire’s has appointed administrators for its UK and Ireland business, putting around 2,150 jobs at risk. The US parent firm for the high street retailer said it has filed a ...

Two men have denied murdering a father-of-three who was shot as he left a silent disco. Leroy Mitchell, 35, was killed in a car park in Birdhurst Road, Croydon, south London, just before 5am on ...

Previous management at the University of Dundee “fell well short” of the standards expected of them, the interim boss has said in his response to a damning report.

US President Donald Trump has taken over as the Kennedy Centre’s new chairman and sacked the board of trustees.

Heat health alerts have been extended into next week for much of England after the fourth heatwave of the summer brought thunderstorms and showers.