Data shows there can be a rise in heart attacks, strokes and respiratory illnesses during a cold snap as well as increased risk of trips and falls.

In the face of wars and worrying headlines, the wild, wacky and often just plain wonderful spirit of Britons continued to shine through over 2025. Here is a selection of images from some of the more ...

Motorists are facing difficult driving conditions with snow and ice warnings in force across many parts of Scotland. A Met Office yellow warning is already covering the country as far south as Angus ...

The UK’s FTSE 100 has risen above 10,000 points for the first time, reaching a major milestone following a rally at the turn of the new year.

A vaccine which protects against chickenpox is to be rolled out across the NHS for the first time. Youngsters across the UK will now be offered the vaccine along with the MMR jab, which protects ...

Mourners have left candles and flowers in an impromptu memorial near the Constellation bar at the ski resort of Crans-Montana ...

Lidl has cheered a “record-breaking” Christmas as it revealed a 10% surge in sales after nearly 51 million customers shopped with the discounter in the festive run-up. The German-owned group said its ...

Nationwide Building Society said it expects housing affordability to improve gradually, with income growth outpacing house price growth.

Travel disruption is expected as wintry weather moves southeastwards over parts of England and Wales on January 2. A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in place throughout Friday morning for ...

Five new coin designs have been revealed by The Royal Mint, commemorating milestones and anniversaries in 2026.

The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by the country’s theocracy over the demonstrations.