England could face severe water stress in future, analysis shows

Climate change is bringing hotter, drier summers and less predictable rain patterns – putting greater pressure on fresh water resources.

Ministers ditch promised end-of-year ‘bonfire’ of remaining EU law

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch said ministers would now revoke around 600 laws under their planned legislation.

No crisis in NHS dentistry despite ‘difficulties’, insists minister

Jenni Minto said reform of the payment system would lead to improvements.

Even my dog gets recognised now, says Lioness Lucy Bronze after coll...

The England player said women’s football ‘is kind of getting to the place I think we all hoped it would get eventually’.

Voters do not want a ‘rehash’ of last Stormont election, Green Party...

The Green Party is fielding 37 candidates for the council elections taking place on May 18, when 462 seats will be contested across 11 councils in NI.

Mirror publisher accused of ‘being behind Chelsy Davy’s split from H...

Several high-profile figures are bringing damages claims against Mirror Group Newspapers over alleged unlawful information gathering.

‘Handwringing or bell ringing’ will not tackle migrant crisis, Archb...

The rebuke of the top cleric came as he lambasted the Illegal Migration Bill as ‘morally unacceptable and politically impractical’.

Robert De Niro welcomes baby at 79 – the surprising benefits of bein...

A parenting expert and the son of an older dad outline the benefits of becoming a father later in life.

Heaton-Harris says ‘deadlines are deadly’ amid Stormont return pleas

The Northern Ireland Secretary said his focus is on ensuring the executive is in place for the long-term when it returns.

Council ‘leading the way’ with free school meals for all primary you...

Inverclyde Council will start providing free school meals for all primary school students from August this year.

Illegal killing major cause of hen harrier deaths, study finds

Researchers used satellite tracking to follow the birds’ movements.

UK Government’s handling of Brexit blasted by former senior NI civil...

Dr Andrew McCormick said there was very inadequate preparation for the UK leaving the EU.

Labour defends process as employee ‘keeps job after harassment claim...

A parliamentary investigation reportedly upheld allegations of groping and recommended the staff member write a letter of apology.

US congressman George Santos arrested on federal criminal charges

The New York representative was expected to make an initial court appearance at a federal courthouse on Long Island.

US congressman George Santos charged with embezzling from his campai...

The New York representative is also accused of lying about his finances on congressional disclosure forms.

Man accused of murdering girl, seven, ‘will not give evidence in his...

David Boyd, 55, denies murdering Nikki Allan in a derelict dockside building in Sunderland.

First Minister Humza Yousaf urged to intervene to end dispute over c...

The First Minister said the row over wages was ‘ultimately’ a dispute between local government and their employees.

First Minister urged to intervene to end dispute over council pay

But Humza Yousaf said the row over wages is ‘ultimately’ a dispute between local government and their employees.

Struggle against restraints played ‘major’ role in Bayoh’s death, in...

The pathologist who examined Sheku Bayoh after he died was giving evidence at the public inquiry.

Blindingly obvious to put windfall taxes into long-term fund, says M...

Finance Minister Michael McGrath was speaking at the launch of a scoping paper on ‘future-proofing’ the public finances.