The official audit watchdog has refused to sign off the Government’s spending figures for the first time due to inadequate scrutiny of local authorities’ finances. Severe backlogs in the auditing of ...

“The Infected Blood Inquiry further highlighted the devastating impacts a lack of senior leadership accountability can have and emphasised the need for candour to apply across the NHS, regardless of ...

A vulnerable young mother killed herself after leaving a note claiming “I was murdered” after suffering years of alleged abuse by her ex-boyfriend, a court has heard. Hairdresser Kiena Dawes, 23, also ...

The Environment Agency (EA) has issued a yellow 'flooding is possible' warning for a number of Rivers in East Devon this evening (November 26). The government agency says that flooding is possible ...

The Work and Pensions Secretary warned the benefits bill for sickness and disability is set to rise by £26 billion by the end of this parliament.

The owner of Vauxhall has announced plans to shut its Luton van-making factory, putting more than 1,100 jobs at risk. Stellantis, which also owns brands including Citroen and Peugeot, said it was ...

British troops have been drafted in to help the United States Air Force find out who is responsible for flying drones over three bases in England. A small number of drones were spotted overnight ...

Richard Foord, the MP for the Honiton & Sidmouth constituency, has written to the Environment Secretary, asking him to intervene over ...

Jonathan Reynolds will give a speech to the annual dinner of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.

The proportion of bathing waters rated poor rose to a new high of 8.2 as newly designated sites struggle with pollution problems.

Brian Whitelock has pleaded guilty to manslaughter by way of diminished responsibility but denies murder at Swansea Crown Court.