Experts said they were ‘devastated’ by the findings, which also show 2024 was one of the worst years on record for ...

The number of contactless card transactions made in 2024 increased by 3.4% annually, according to UK Finance data. Some 18.9 billion contactless transactions were made in 2024 – a 3.4% increase ...

The Department for Education said the funding has been boosted to £37 million to help with expansion of funded childcare.

Ian Holloway said his selection of tall striker Harry Smith at centre-back and a “no-formation” formation helped Swindon to a 2-1 comeback win over AFC Wimbledon. Kabongo Tshimanga stuck away two late ...

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough paid tribute to his troops as they were edged out 2-1 by high-flying Charlton in a very close battle. Play-off hopefuls Charlton have now won seven and drawn one of their ...

A senior UK Catholic leader has criticised the “deeply flawed process” by which the assisted dying Bill is progressing through Parliament, as the MP behind it told of her frustration at opponents ...

The Chancellor’s spring statement announced last week risks “serious social and economic damage”, Scotland’s Finance Secretary has said.

Review says current system of environmental regulations not working, but conservationists warn of ‘high risk’ to nature in planning reforms.

An assessment of “regenerative agriculture” – which focuses on improving soils, producing food and increasing farmland wildlife – found good evidence that minimising bare ...

Liam Mandeville and Paddy Madden scored in the closing stages after Carlisle substitute Elliot Embleton’s first-half dismissal.

Wycombe head coach Mike Dodds believes his side’s 0-0 draw against League One’s bottom club Shrewsbury was the most frustrating game he has been involved in. The promotion-chasing Chairboys dominated ...