5 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

5 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...

Events

5 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

6 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

6 d. ago Household energy bills will rise by £35 a year to £1,766 as 2 per cent price cap increase is announced

The energy price cap will rise by 2 per cent from October 1 for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, Ofgem revealed today.

Economics

9 d. ago Bryan Easson thrilled with Scotland’s ‘ruthless’ display in win over Wales

Scotland ran in six tries, with Francesca McGhie stealing the show in Salford with a hat-trick.

Politics

1 week ago New call to give all pensioners free bus travel between Scotland, England and Wales

An online petition wants to see governments negotiate UK-wide recognition of the concessionary bus travel scheme.

Transport

1 week ago Ed Miliband told to block Elon Musk's bid to supply energy to British homes due to national security fears

Elon Musk's company Tesla has applied for a licence to provide power to homes and businesses in England, Scotland and Wales as soon as next year.

Events

1 week ago Tourist visits England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and there's clear favourite

A tourist who travelled across the UK has offered their thoughts on the best spot around – and he took experiences in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales into consideration

Politics

1 week ago House price inflation accelerated in June as stamp duty disruption eases

The average UK house price increased by 3.7% to £269,000 in the 12 months to June.

Economics

1 week ago Train outages and flight delays: Simon Calder’s big bank holiday travel guide

Exclusive: All CrossCountry trains, serving England, Wales and Scotland, are cancelled due to a strike

Transport

2 w. ago People with energy bill debt urged to apply for cash help of up to £1,700

Over 2,000 households across Scotland, England and Wales had debt worth more than £947,000 of written off by the British Gas Energy Trust.

Economics

2 w. ago Dry weather to continue across most of UK as heatwave comes to an end

Monday and Tuesday could see temperatures of up to 27C in parts of the country.

Society

3 w. ago Elon Musk’s Tesla applies to supply energy to British households

It hopes to start supplying energy to homes and businesses in England, Scotland and Wales as soon as next year.

Politics

3 w. ago Popular sweet snacks recalled as allergy sufferers risk rash, vomiting, and diarrhoea

The alert is specific to Scotland, England, and Wales

Events

4 w. ago Every 2025 UK bank holiday date left including long weekend coming up very soon

Bank holidays are days of national public holidays, with a total of eight recognised in England and Wales each, while Scotland has nine and Northern Ireland has 10

Politics

4 w. ago Storm Floris LIVE: Met Office 'danger to life' warnings as 90mph winds hit UK

Forecasters say Storm Floris is to bring winds of up to 90mph as Met Office weather warnings remain in place across Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and England

Events

4 w. ago Storm Floris: Brits warned to keep doors closed as wild weather draws closer

Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England are bracing for winds of up to 90mph on Monday and the Met Office has issued new advice after upgrading its weather warning

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