81 m. ago Warm, dry weather set to stay for whole of next week across UK

Settled conditions will lead to above-average temperatures this and next weekend, the Met Office said.

Events

19 h. ago Wildlife ‘could take five years to recover’ from heathland fires

Firefighters fought blazes across Dorset and Scotland amid dry weather this week.

Events

22 h. ago Tudor castle with links to union of Scotland and England crown comes on the market

The twelfth-century castle was the home of many royals, including former Queen of Scotland Margaret Tudor.

Politics

30 h. ago Free bus passes for over 60s in England could happen as DfT bosses refuse to rule it out

A campaign has been growing for people in England to get the same automatic concession as those in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland when it comes to riding busses

Politics

51 h. ago UK to host Women's World Cup for first time ever in 2035 as rivals drop out to leave England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales as sole bidders

The UK will host the Women's World Cup for the first time ever in 2035 after a rival bid from Spain, Portugal and Morocco dropped out.

Politics

51 h. ago UK almost certain to host Women’s World Cup 2035 as ‘one valid bid’

Fifa president Gianni Infantino described the UK as ‘one valid bid’ for the finals, with the USA set to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup

Politics

54 h. ago Where are house prices rising most? This Lancashire borough saw 12% spike in a year

Nine out of the 10 local authorities with the biggest house price growth are in the midlands, north of England or Scotland.

Economics

69 h. ago Londoners warned not to have barbecues this weekend because they could cause wildfires

The Met Office has imposed a rare amber warning for fire severity across parts of England, southern Scotland and Northern Ireland as temperatures soar to 22C (72F).

Events

2 d. ago London grandmother may have to move to Scotland to access vital cancer drug unavailable on NHS in England

Breast cancer drug Enhurtu costs about £8,000 each session and is only available privately in England, but it is offered on the NHS in Scotland

Events

2 d. ago ‘Extreme’ wildfire risk as warnings issued for much of the UK

It comes after England saw its sunniest March on record and its sixth driest March since records began in 1836, according to the Met Office.

Events

3 d. ago England enjoys sunniest March on record thanks to long dry spell

Wales saw its second sunniest March while the UK experienced its third sunniest.

Politics

4 d. ago New UK snow maps reveal five major cities to be hit with flurries

Despite the sunny start to April weather maps have shown several major cities across the UK are set to be hit by flurries of snow, with Scotland and northern England to be hit

Events

4 d. ago New Martin Lewis energy bill tip could help millions of people instantly beat price hike this month

Annual energy bills are going up by £111 this month for two-thirds of households in Scotland, England and Wales.

Economics

4 d. ago One climber dead and second seriously hurt after fall on Ben Nevis

The accident happened in the Moonlight Gully area on Saturday.

Events

5 d. ago Dry and sunny weather across UK could raise temperatures to 20C

The UK is set to enjoy sunny weather and temperatures of 17-18C, which may even climb to 20C by Thursday, the Met Office said.

Politics

7 d. ago Sunshine and warmer weather to follow partial solar eclipse on Saturday

The rise in temperatures follows a brief period of unsettled weather on Friday and Saturday.

Events

8 d. ago Former Man Utd star's twin sons captain different countries during international break

Darren Fletcher's sons Jack and Tyler decided to represent the youth teams of England and Scotland respectively - and both players captained their sides over the international break last week

Society

1 week ago Scotland stars heavily linked with Edinburgh Rugby exits as French clubs circle once more

Top 14 sides keen to land capital duo for next season

Politics

1 week ago Two Scotland stars heavily linked with Edinburgh Rugby exits as French clubs circle once more

Top 14 sides keen to land capital duo for next season

Politics

1 week ago ‘More abusers whose victims die by suicide will be charged with manslaughter’

Suicide was the most common cause of death among victims of domestic abuse for the second year running, police figures suggest.

Events