The latest findings on global warming driving more extreme heatwaves come as parts of Europe are hit by scorching temperatures and the UK swelters.

School and college leavers will be finding out whether they have secured a place at their first choice university.

The AA said it received 50,091 UK callouts in July caused by poor road surfaces, up 2.1 compared with the same month last year.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors highlighted a ‘firmly negative trend’ in landlords making their property available for rent.

Education leaders have warned of the possible continuation of ‘stark’ divides in top grades between different regions.

For 2024-25, Scotland has a net fiscal deficit of minus £26.2 billion – an increase of £5.1 billion from the previous year – with this the representing minus 11.6% of the country’s GDP. The UK deficit ...

The revelation of the number of potential victims comes after Scotland Yard apologised for the distress suffered.

US Vice-President JD Vance has arrived in Scotland as part of a family holiday to the UK. The Republican’s stay is expected to require a considerable policing operation.

Heat health alerts have been extended into next week for much of England after the fourth heatwave of the summer brought thunderstorms and showers.

US President Donald Trump has taken over as the Kennedy Centre’s new chairman and sacked the board of trustees.

The Princess of Wales has encouraged people to “cherish the bonds of love and friendship” over summer in a message celebrating the warmest season. Kate made the comments as part of Kensington Palace’s ...

Health analysts have said they have spotted a “contradiction” in NHS data as they called for more transparency in the way waiting list figures are reported. Experts suggest that more patients are ...