36 h. ago Urgent action needed as energy bills set to rise again leaving Scots struggling

Record View says there is no time to be wasted – the Government must make progress on this soon.

Economics

4 d. ago Homeless kids tell heartbreaking stories of temporary homes with rats and no toilet

Activist Kwajo Tweneboa pleaded with ministers to take urgent action after new analysis showed kids who are frequently moved around during their school years do worse in exams

Politics

4 d. ago Pensioners face 'odd' letter from HMRC amid calls for urgent action to be taken

The latest figures for wages show an increase of around five per cent which means people of state pension age, born before 1959, could be dragged into paying income tax due

Politics

5 d. ago Ancient Cattle of Wales added to watchlist for urgent action to save rare breeds

The breed has been added to the Rare Breeds Survival Trust’s watchlist for priority action to conserve the animals.

Politics

5 d. ago Duchess Sophie issues urgent demand to protect children from dangers lurking online

The Duchess of Edinburgh addressed politicians at a summit in Brussels today to describe the "corrosive impact" of web-based exploitation and sent a message to tech companies demanding urgent action

Politics

7 d. ago 'The Thames is in trouble': Sir Steve Redgrave says river needs urgent action on pollution

Retired Olympic rowing champion demands action to end ‘pollution for profit’ by water companies

Events

1 week ago I was dismissed by a physician associate when I complained of a chest infection and told I just had a 'runny nose'

A woman left with lifelong lung damage after a medic missed the signs of a chest infection is calling on the Government to take urgent action to protect patients.

Politics

1 week ago I was dismissed by a physician associate when I complained of a chest infection

A woman left with lifelong lung damage after a medic missed the signs of a chest infection is calling on the Government to take urgent action to protect patients.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Brixton Bard’ Alex Wheatle dies aged 62 after prostate cancer battle

He was also known for being part of the 1981 Brixton riot – which inspired Sir Steve McQueen to direct the movie Alex Wheatle.

Events

1 week ago Crongton creator Alex Wheatle dies aged 62 after prostate cancer

He was also known for being part of the 1981 Brixton riot – which inspired Sir Steve McQueen to direct the movie Alex Wheatle.

Events

2 w. ago Major change to driving tests as urgent action taken to slash waiting times

Learner drivers in Britain will need to give more notice if they want to cancel or postpone a practical test as part of efforts to reduce the backlog for slots

Politics

2 w. ago Urgent 'take action' warning amid spike in cases of 18th Century 'sailor' disease

Niamh McMillan said vitamin deficiency was the common cause

Events

3 w. ago Rent increase warning as London's housing associations unable to build enough homes

The G15 has warned rising rents, an exodus of key workers, and spiralling temporary accommodation costs are inevitable unless urgent action is taken

Events

3 w. ago Rent rise warning as underfunding leaves London's housing associations unable to build more homes

The G15 has warned rising rents, an exodus of key workers, and spiralling temporary accommodation costs are inevitable unless urgent action is taken

Events

4 w. ago The shocking new child and adult obesity warning amid calls for 'urgent action'

Experts say 'urgent action' is needed after new analysis

Events

4 w. ago Wes Streeting calls for urgent action from retailers after Boots sold weight

A 16-year-old girl was twice able to buy Wegovy at Boots as part of an undercover probe after giving a fake date of birth which was not challenged.

Politics