The Chancellor told an audience in Edinburgh that she understood that being Chancellor meant making unpopular decisions.

Bees and wasps also have a claim to the title of Britain's biggest danger. For the 0.5 per cent of the population who are allergic to the venom in their stings, the resulting anaphylaxis can be fatal.

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The Metropolitan Police said it has imposed conditions on a protest and counter-protest outside the central London building.

Lions trio Tadhg Beirne (left), Ben Earl (centre) and Tom Curry celebrate with the trophy after winning the series 2-1 against Australia despite a final Test defeat in Sydney (David Davies/PA).

Al Aasy came from last to first to successfully defend his Coral Glorious Stakes crown at Goodwood.

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has described the ongoing crisis in Gaza as a “genocide” after a Fringe show he appeared at was repeatedly disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters.

India reached lunch on 189 for three, already 166 ahead and with plenty of power to add as they look to square the scoreline 2-2. The tourists’ lead was a containable 52 overnight but England were ...

Mr Swinney was speaking to comedian Susan Morrison when the event was disrupted five times by six different groups of protesters.

A murder investigation is under way after a teenager was stabbed to death. The 19-year-old man was attacked just before 9pm on Friday in a car park on Market Street in Bury, Greater Manchester. He ...