The value of UK merger and acquisition deals has risen to its highest level for more than two years, according to new figures. This was partly driven by more deals by international investors and ...

A major railway line for cross-border services between England and Scotland is closed because of a fallen tree. No trains have been able to run between Glasgow and Carlisle since the tree fell on to ...

The drug ceftriaxone is the main treatment for gonorrhoea so experts are concerned when infections fail to respond to it.

A survey by the EIS found 44.3 of teachers work an additional seven hours – while 11.5 do an additional 15 hours each week.

Forecourt owners attempted to trace offenders over 66,378 incidents between February and April, according to new data.

Ms Marsh appealed against the local council’s decision to refuse her application for a wild animal licence to keep the primates.

The independent commission said the water sector in England and Wales needs a ‘fundamental reset’ as it published the interim report on Tuesday.

The troubled utility is taking forward talks with ‘certain senior creditors’ on an alternative plan to recapitalise the business.

German and Portuguese police have gathered in countryside a few miles from Praia da Luz where Madeleine, then aged three, was last seen 18 years ago.

The Government-commissioned review calls for reform of laws, regulation and company management and infrastructure.