2 h. ago Pollution awareness swim by Olympians in the Thames is interrupted... by raw sewage in the waters

Athletes from across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland set off on the Thames Swim Against Sewage on Monday in a bid to highlight the crisis affecting the UK's waterways.

Events

5 h. ago Elliot Anderson reveals why he snubbed Scotland and Steve Clarke after first England call

The Nottingham Forest star was included in a Dark Blues squad back in 2023 - but he left the camp due to a reported injury

Politics

14 h. ago Elliot Anderson ‘really thankful’ he made the decision to focus on England

The midfielder represented Scotland at youth level from Under-16s to Under-21s.

Politics

24 h. ago East Coast Main Line: Drastic train time changes between London, Yorkshire, northeast England and Scotland

Network Rail has called the timetable changes “the biggest in more than a decade”

Politics

24 h. ago Drastic train times changes from London to Yorkshire, northeast England and Scotland

Drastic train times changes from London to Yorkshire, northeast England and Scotland  The Independent

Politics

26 h. ago Sam Fender’s tour raised £100,000 to boost grassroots music venues

Almost 40 venues in England, Scotland and Wales have benefitted from the funding.

Economics

46 h. ago Could energy drinks be banned in Scotland as top brands to be axed in England

Scots under the age of 16 years old might soon be breaking the law if they attempt to buy an energy drink

Events

60 h. ago Police dealt with more than 3,000 protests in three months over the summer

Chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council Gavin Stephens said public figures should avoid sowing division amid a climate of increased tension.

Events

2 d. ago Parents warned to check if kids are eligible for up to £200 school uniform support

There are 22 councils in England on top of those in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland that offer parents big sums to pay for the end-of-summer expense. Parents have been urged to check if they are eligible

Events

3 d. ago More displays of Northern Lights possible as UK stunned by powerful solar storm

Stargazers on Monday night reported sightings across north-east Scotland, northern England, and the Midlands

Events

3 d. ago Northern Lights to shine over UK as exact time and locations for Aurora Borealis revealed

The Northern Lights are set to be visible across the UK this week, with the Met Office saying the best places to see the Aurora Borealis are northern Scotland and northern England

Politics

4 d. ago Autumn to begin with ‘unsettled’ weather as rain and wind forecast

The weather is expected to remain unsettled throughout the coming week with blustery showers and longer periods of rain across much of the UK.

Politics

4 d. ago Most drivers want tougher rules on pavement parking – survey

London and Scotland are the only parts of the UK where pavement parking is banned.

Politics

5 d. ago Nigel Farage criticised by senior Church of England bishop after chaotic Scotland visit

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell said the Reform UK leader, who has promised mass deportations, was not offering a solution to the “big issues” driving people to risk the English Channel crossing.

Politics

6 d. ago Donna Kennedy backs Scotland to pull off shock victory over England in 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup

Scotland took a huge step to reaching the knockout stages with a 38-8 win over Wales in their opening match, and could be on a collision course with hosts and favourites England in the last eight.

Events

8 d. ago Washout end to August will not stop hottest summer on record, say forecasters

Wet and windy conditions are set to sweep in for the final days of meteorological summer.

Politics

8 d. ago Green light for giant £11 million artwork near border between Scotland and England

The Star of Caledonia will be visible from the M74 at Gretna Green and be taller than The Angel of the North.

Economics

9 d. ago Fertility rate hits record low in England, Scotland and Wales

Last year’s total fertility rate of 1.41 for England and Wales was lowest since comparable data was first collected in 1938, ONS saysThe fertility rate for England and Wales has fallen for the third year in a row to reach a record low, figures show.The total fertility rate across both nations, meaning the average number of live children women can expect to have across their child-bearing life, stood at 1.41 in 2024, down from 1.42 in 2023, the lowest since comparable data was first collected in 1938, according to the Office for National Statistics. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Wind farms are driving YOUR electricity bills up, admits Ofgem as prices go up by DOUBLE expected amount amid Ed Miliband's green drive

Energy regulator Ofgem revealed this morning that the price cap will rise from October 1 by 2 per cent - double what was expected - for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales.

Economics

9 d. ago Household energy bills will rise by £35 a year to £1,755 as 2 per cent price cap increase is announced

The energy price cap will rise by 2 per cent from October for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, regulator Ofgem revealed today.

Economics