The presidential candidate of the conservative coalition that has governed Uruguay for the past five years conceded defeat on Sunday after a close run-off election even as the vote count continued.

However, the youngster – whose favourite character from the JK Rowling book series is Harry – was left “sad” after he ...

MPs will take part in a vote this week on whether to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people after a row over ministerial criticism of the Bill deepened on Sunday. Labour backbencher Kim ...

It is estimated that up to two-fifths of A&E attendances are avoidable or could be better treated elsewhere, according to NHS England.

True crime documentary series 24 Hours In Police Custody is set to return with the story of a man and a woman who faced a series of anonymous online messages, which escalated into death threats and ...

Upgrades to Openreach’s ultrafast full fibre broadband could deliver a £66 billion boost to the UK economy in the next few years, research suggests. The upgrade is expected to drive productivity gains ...

Seasonal work in the run-up to Christmas has boosted the jobs market in recent weeks, according to new research. Around 23,000 Christmas jobs are on offer in sectors including retail, catering, ...

The King’s country estate Highgrove has been decorated for Christmas, with a sweet nod to the Queen’s beloved dog Beth. Among ...

Cancer Research UK estimates there were nearly 160 cancer cases attributed to smoking diagnosed in the UK every day in 2023.

Make UK said its study found that AI is increasingly being used across manufacturing, with benefits including increased efficiency and productivity. One in four of the 150 companies surveyed said they ...

Booking.com predicts there will be a rise in so-called noctourism next year, with more travellers seeking night-time experiences and cooler climates.

Households using heat pumps use only half the amount of imported energy as those with gas boilers, new analysis has found.