8 h. ago The Scottish river with the UK's highest levels of dangerous 'forever chemical' TFA

Water samples were taken from 14 rivers in Scotland in a bid to find out the levels of a harmful chemical.

Politics

24 h. ago Losses widen for City banker Peel Hunt amid dearth of UK stock market listings

The company said there were historically low levels of equity capital markets activity in the UK over the past year.

Economics

3 d. ago Father's Day treats contain 'reckless' sugar levels, shoppers warned

An analysis found some paternal-themed bars and treats include almost a week's worth of sugar in a single item.

Events

4 d. ago Body of woman pulled from Scots river as police probe unexplained death

The find was made at Kilry, near Blairgowrie.

Events

5 d. ago Sadiq Khan swipes that Rachel Reeves risks 'levelling down London' as he warns Met could see officers cut after police funding squeeze

Sadiq Khan said he was 'disappointed' that the review unveiled by the Chancellor had not committed to new infrastructure in the capital.

Events

6 d. ago AI can ‘level up’ opportunities for dyslexic children, says UK tech secretary

Peter Kyle, who is dyslexic and uses AI in his work, says government should look at how it ‘can transform education’Artificial intelligence should be deployed to “level up” opportunities for dyslexic children, according to the UK science and technology secretary, Peter Kyle, who warned there was currently not enough human capacity to help people with the learning difficulty.Kyle, who is dyslexic and uses AI to support his work, said the government should carefully look at “how AI can transform education and help us assess and understand a young person’s abilities into the future”. Continue reading...

Society

6 d. ago Health bosses sound alarm over 'concerning levels' of malaria in UK

The UKHSA says "concerning levels" of the mosquito-borne illness have been detected in Britain

Events

6 d. ago More than 100,000 payrolled jobs lost since "awful April" as higher NI rates kick in

London had the highest unemployment rate of any region at 6.4%

Politics

6 d. ago Urgent warning to UK travellers amid 'record high levels' of deadly Victorian disease

Cases of the "serious preventable illnesses" have reached record highs in Britain

Events

7 d. ago UK unemployment rises to highest level since 2021 as job vacancies fall

Experts have blamed a slowdown in the jobs market on a tax and cost increases for employers announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the autumn Budget

Politics

7 d. ago Jobless rate rises to its highest level since the pandemic as "awful April" costs kick in

London had the highest unemployment rate of any region at 6.4%

Events

9 d. ago Scientists 'keeping a close eye on' new Covid variant NB.1.8.1 spreading in UK

The UKHSA said it is "monitoring" levels of Covid after a new variant was detected

Science

9 d. ago Liver disease is on the rise in the UK due to soaring obesity levels, but a 10

The build-up of dangerous fat in the organ is usually triggered by an unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle. Pictured: File photo

Politics

1 week ago Immigration concerns hit highest level since just before Brexit vote, poll finds

Nearly half the public view immigration as one of the biggest problems in the country, the highest proportion since just before the historic Brexit vote, pollsters at Ipsos found.

Politics

1 week ago Dumfries and Galloway river levels continue recovery after prolonged dry spell

One river has been lowered to 'alert level' and four others have now been given 'early warning' status by SEPA.

Politics

1 week ago Warning for Brits on summer breaks as measles risk soars to 30

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said cases in Europe had reached their highest level in almost three decades last year, with the WHO reporting that several countries have seen a significant rise in cases

Events

1 week ago US defense secretary skips Ukraine military aid meeting attended by more than 50 other allies – Europe live

Pete Hegseth will not be in attendance when other Nato countries hold meeting about defence of UkraineNato secretary general Mark Rutte has been speaking in Brussels, addressing some of the key issues ahead of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting.Asked about US defense secretary Pete Hegseth’s absence today, he insisted the US remained “completely committed” to Nato and helping Ukraine and that it would be represented at another level. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Are tampons safe? New study finds toxic pesticide levels 40 times higher than allowed in drinking water

Traces of glyphosate, a pesticide linked to cancer, has been identified at very high levels in tampons

Events

1 week ago Value of UK merger and acquisition deals jumps to highest level for two years

The rise was partly driven by more deals by international investors and companies to snap up UK-based firms.

Economics

2 w. ago The number of folks cooking at home has hit the highest level since the pandemic, Campbell’s says

Campbell’s CEO Mick Beekhuizen said people of all incomes are eating and drinking more from home.

Events