Comedian Phil Wang has said his mixed British and Malaysian heritage is “central” to his comedy – and believes he would not have chosen a career in stand-up without having dual-cultures.

RHS argues gardens’ contribution to wildlife should be included in measures to ensure new developments boost biodiversity.

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has urged the Chancellor to “put down the axe” and deliver investment to stimulate economic growth. Mr Flynn said that Rachel Reeves is “repeating the Tories’ ...

The data for England and Wales showed the number of pubs, including those which are vacant or to let, fell to 39,096 at the end of June.

Scotland is being “held back” by an SNP government that is failing Scots as the country cries out for change, Anas Sarwar will tell the Labour party conference. The Scottish Labour leader will say ...

John Swinney has said that Scotland has “big ambitions” on climate change after the country was chosen for the third time to help lead a global climate action network. The Under2 Coalition is the ...

A first-of-its-kind study will use ultrasound and light therapies to investigate targeted treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and Parkinson’s disease. The new study by scientists at Nottingham ...

The app is designed to help people previously treated for melanoma examine their skin regularly to help catch any recurrence of the disease.

The JRF said its analysis showed the ‘risks of the Government’s decision to pursue economic growth before improving the lives of families’.

Frontline social care workers will also be eligible, as well as people who provide care for elderly or disabled people.

Michael van Gerwen saw off fellow Dutchman Gian van Veen in a thrilling final to claim the Hungarian Darts Trophy in Budapest. Van Gerwen emerged with an 8-7 victory at MVM Dome after Van Veen, 22, ...

Labour needs to increase its vote share to avoid becoming a one-term government or being forced into coalition with others, the research suggests.