Labour's policies are causing the collapse of British farming, says Esther McVey, with self-sufficiency at 60% and record farm closures. Burnham's £65m drought package is dismissed as recycled support.
Reform UK unveils 50-page blueprint to cut £50bn from welfare, including banning foreign nationals from most benefits, as spending hits £407bn by 2030.
New UK cosmetic regulations banning TPO in gel nail polishes took effect August 15, but experts say salon clients won't notice changes.
Chris Packham has called Jeremy Clarkson an 'agitator' in a new interview, escalating their ongoing feud over farming practices.
Researchers warn that solar flares could ground or reroute flights to protect passengers from radiation, following a major study and recent incidents.
More than 235,700 Scots hold a Blue Badge. Some automatically qualify without a mobility assessment. Here is the full list of automatic eligibility criteria.
Central Scotland list MSP Gillian Mackay has insisted governments are weakening their response to the climate crisis as the public consultation on the Rosebank oil field closes today.
Andy Burnham has been warned that the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel cars will 'cripple the economy', as the government consults on lowering zero-emission sales targets.
A Reform UK government would ban foreign nationals from claiming almost all benefits, saving £21bn a year by year five, with limited exceptions.
Culinary expert Andrea Vaughan suggests cooking rice in chicken broth instead of water for a richer, saltier taste. This simple substitution adds savoury depth to any dish, making rice more delicious. Rinse rice, boil with stock cube, simmer 15-20 minutes
The DWP has confirmed that all PIP and other health assessments will be audio recorded as standard, unless claimants opt out, to improve transparency and trust.
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook says the Iran conflict has dampened demand, as the Government reaches just over a quarter of its 1.5 million homes target after two years.
PM Andy Burnham must decide on Jackdaw and Rosebank oil fields, facing backlash from left or right. A no-win choice that could spark his first leadership revolt.
Michael Sheen fronts a furious investigation into a pollution scandal in a new TV programme airing tonight. The show exposes environmental wrongdoing and its impact on communities.
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner unveils planning rules to protect pubs, closing at nearly two per day, with 794 lost this year.
Ministers consider tough new water restrictions, including bans on car washes, swimming pools, and window cleaning, despite forecast rain, as drought fears persist.
Elgin Energy has submitted plans for a 38-megawatt solar farm in Hurworth Moor, which could generate enough renewable electricity to power up to 16,400 Darlington homes.
Child-like sex dolls could be outlawed in England and Wales under a proposed law after a paedophile imported one from China. Liberal Democrat MP Munira Wilson aims to close a 'dangerous' legislative gap.
Reform UK proposes scrapping PIP for working-age adults, with 2.89m claimants facing modified or withdrawn payments under new plans.
Reform UK will ban foreign nationals from welfare, saving £50bn a year. The party's Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick will outline plans at a press conference today.
Alan Titchmarsh shares vital August gardening tips: water plants in the evening, prioritize containers, and avoid watering lawns to help gardens recover from heatwaves.
Alan Titchmarsh advises watering plants every evening in August so they absorb moisture overnight, focusing on containers and avoiding lawns.
Thames Water awarded new finance chief Steve Buck a £1m signing-on payment despite near-collapse, drought and sewage crises, highlighting systemic failures in UK water management.
The Rosebank oil field consultation has closed, with developers Adura calling it a 'major step' before a UK Government decision on the project.
Angela Rayner unveils planning overhaul to fast-track homes near stations and protect pubs, aiming for 1.5 million homes by 2029.
Angela Rayner has published planning reforms that include default approval for new homes within 800 metres of well-connected stations, aiming to boost housing supply.
Andy Burnham has been warned England's historic green spaces are in danger of 'destruction' after planning reforms stripped The Gardens Trust of its statutory consultee status.
Lynne Neagle, Wales' former education minister, now a backbencher, discusses Labour's adjustment to opposition, the ALN funding row, and her resolve to keep fighting for £100m.
Louise Haigh approved the wildfire emergency alert that startled millions, sparking claims of 'misuse' and criticism from social media users and politicians.
Reform UK says a ban on foreign nationals claiming most benefits would save over £50bn a year from the welfare bill, with the party describing the current situation as 'immoral'.