Bus industry warns one in seven services at risk if funding halted

The Government’s current funding deal to keep services running despite the fall in demand sparked by the coronavirus pandemic expires on June 30.

75% of Irish data watchdog’s GDPR decisions since 2018 overruled – r...

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties claims that Ireland remains a ‘bottleneck’ for GDPR enforcement.

Children In Need removes Pudsey’s bandana to show not all challenges...

Former Love Island contestant Dr Alex George is an ambassador for the Behind The Bandana campaign, marking Mental Health Awareness Week.

Zelensky meets Sunak for talks as UK promises extra military aid for...

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky met Rishi Sunak at Chequers for talks on the response to the Russian invasion.

Nurses are living in poverty, says RCN chief Pat Cullen

Nurses are to be balloted over the prospect of further strikes after rejecting the Government’s revised pay offer.

‘Youth centres have gone from warm banks to revision banks for child...

Young people from poorer families could become the hidden casualty of the cost-of-living crisis amid high internet bills, a charity said.

New forum for business leaders and ministers to hold first meeting

The New Deal for Scottish Business group will have its first meeting on Wednesday.

Could talking to toddlers be the key to early brain development?

New research suggests infants who hear more speech have more efficient brain signals.

Is your child too anxious to go to school?

As Mental Health Awareness Week (May 15-21) begins, experts offer tips on what to do if anxiety negatively impacts school attendance. By Abi Jackson.

What’s the link between the menopause and anxiety?

Experts tell Lisa Salmon how common menopausal anxiety is and how to combat it.

Cyclone Mocha causes death and destruction in Myanmar

At least five people died and hundreds were injured after the storm made landfall.

Thai voters deliver big win for opposition parties demanding reform

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who came to power in a 2014 coup, has been blamed for a stuttering economy and thwarting democratic changes.

How to encourage green-fingered kids

Get your children into gardening with these easy-to-grow veg and salad options. By Hannah Stephenson.

Zelensky to meet with Sunak in surprise UK visit

Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet Rishi Sunak, amid a tour of European capitals by the Ukrainian President.

Zelensky to meet Sunak in surprise UK visit

Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet Rishi Sunak amid a tour of European capitals by the Ukrainian president.

Cost of sunscreen could be increasing risk of skin cancer, charity s...

Survey indicates people aren’t using sunblock because it’s too expensive. By Katie Wright.

England’s exam results to return to pre-pandemic levels as modificat...

Students in England have not been given advance information about the topics they were likely to be tested on – as they had during Covid.

Turkey’s Erdogan says he could still win election despite prospect o...

Mr Erdogan said he could still win but would respect the nation’s decision if the race went to a run-off vote in two weeks.

Third annual Earthshot Prize awards ceremony to be held in Singapore

The 2023 Earthshot Prize finalists are set to be unveiled in the autumn.

Humans are leaving their DNA everywhere, scientists find

The researchers said their findings raise possible ethical and privacy concerns around capturing environmental DNA.