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 first cases of oropouche virus, all of which were linked to travel to Brazil, have also been reported in the UK.

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

Weather warnings have been issued for thunderstorms and heat alerts extended as the fourth heatwave of the summer continues. The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning covering northern ...

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

President landed at Prestwick Airport before a large motorcade accompanied him to a luxury estate in East Ayrshire.

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.

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

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