The Royal Mint commissioned research published to coincide with the release of its ‘sustainable’ sixpence made from recovered ...

The newly re-elected US president is expected to boost fossil fuels, roll back green incentives domestically and pull his ...

An abuse survivor has echoed calls for the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign as he demanded a “clean sweep” of senior clergy members. Mark Stibbe, who was abused by John Smyth QC in the 1980s, told ...

Shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins said the policy will affect family farmers and tenant farmers rather than big companies.

Research highlighting the growing costs and impact on children of many social care placements should be a ‘turning point’, councils say.

Varenicline works by tackling nicotine cravings and also helps with withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability and trouble sleeping.

Government overhaul of system for official bathing sites could also widen the definition of bathers and bring in multiple testing spots at sites.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it has received a file of evidence from Surrey Police “following an investigation into allegations of misconduct in a public office” relating to the Princess ...

Inmates blocked gaps under their cell doors with cardboard and towels to stave off a rat infestation at a failing prison put into special measures by a watchdog, a report has said. Chief inspector of ...

The proportion of people dying in poverty has risen by almost a fifth in recent years, according to analysis for an end-of-life charity. More than 111,000 people are estimated to have died in poverty ...

Mike Peters, frontman of Welsh band The Alarm, has said his “future is uncertain” as he implored people to become potential stem cell donors. The rock star, who was forced to cancel a US tour earlier ...

Facebook scams are costing Brits dearly, with users tricked into paying for goods and services that don’t exist.