People who eat three portions of French fries a week have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. Those who consume similar amounts of boiled, baked or mash potatoes do not ...

Universities have been warning of financial pressures due to uncertainty about the recruitment of overseas students.

A set of 10 stamps from Royal Mail will pay tribute to “one of Britain’s most influential and enduring comedy troupes” – Monty Python. The main collection of six stamps celebrates characters from ...

The new series of BBC drama Father Brown, starring Mark Williams and Tom Chambers, will also feature Dame Maureen Lipman in a guest appearance.

Ms Rayner has given Beijing two weeks to explain why parts of its plans for the sprawling new embassy site are blacked out.

US President Donald Trump has said he will impose a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely raising the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other goods deemed essential for the digital ...

Researchers warned there is an ‘urgent need’ to ensure the best possible mental healthcare for people aged 16-25.

Findings from more than 1,000 questionnaires as part of a year-long social consultation by the project, led by The Lifescape Project in partnership with Northumberland Wildlife Trust and The Wildlife ...

Almost one in five (19%) of doctors are considering quitting being a doctor in the UK, the General Medical Council (GMC) said. And one in eight (12%) are considering leaving the UK to work abroad, ...

The paper said: “Around one in four councils would see real-terms falls in overall funding under the Government’s proposals, with around 30 on the lowest funding floors seeing real-terms cuts of 11–12 ...

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said he pushes Sir Keir Starmer to be more “extroverted” when he comes to Scotland. Mr Sarwar said he speaks to the Prime Minister every two or three weeks, ...

Conservationists say it is ‘a moment we’ve all been hoping for’ in efforts to reintroduce red-billed choughs to the county.