The figures for work-related visas have nearly halved over this period, falling 48% from 545,855 to 286,071. There were smaller drops in the number of study visas, down 18% from 530,312 to 435,891, ...

Zoo chiefs have welcomed the expansion of firework control zones in Edinburgh after the death of a baby red panda and its mother was linked to loud bangs around Bonfire Night last year. The ban will ...

Ms Abbott, who was shadow home secretary under Mr Corbyn, said she thought the first-past-the-post system would work against the new party.

The Scottish First Minister said a ground invasion of Gaza City by Israel’s forces will ‘intensify the suffering’.

America Queen can strike Group-race gold before the season is out judged on a fine effort in the Sky Bet Lowther Stakes at York.

The UK's third-biggest steelworks has collapsed into government control, putting more than 1,500 jobs at risk.

The Foreign Office has summoned Israeli Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely over Tel Aviv’s approval of a major settlement in Palestine’s West Bank. The move follows Israel’s decision to go ahead with the E1 ...

Christopher Brain, 68, from Wilmslow, Cheshire, led the Nine O’Clock Service in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, between 1986 and 1995.

The UK signed a statement alongside other members of the Media Freedom Coalition which also condemned violence against journalists in Gaza.

ITV’s director of drama has said the channel will continue to make shows such as Mr Bates Vs The Post Office despite pressure broadcasters are facing over squeezed commissioning budgets and increased ...

Financial information website Moneyfacts said the average five-year fixed homeowner mortgage rate on Thursday was 4.99.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said it was a ‘significant win’ for the EU and highlighted arrangements for the pharmaceutical and aviation sectors.