The presidential candidate of the conservative coalition that has governed Uruguay for the past five years conceded defeat on Sunday after a close run-off election even as the vote count continued.

Cancer Research UK estimates there were nearly 160 cancer cases attributed to smoking diagnosed in the UK every day in 2023.

The King’s country estate Highgrove has been decorated for Christmas, with a sweet nod to the Queen’s beloved dog Beth. Among the tree ornaments is an embroidered motif of the Jack Russell, who had to ...

Upgrades to Openreach’s ultrafast full fibre broadband could deliver a £66 billion boost to the UK economy in the next few years, research suggests. The upgrade is expected to drive productivity gains ...

Hundreds of properties have been flooded, roads were turned into rivers and winds of up to 82mph were recorded during Storm Bert.

Booking.com predicts there will be a rise in so-called noctourism next year, with more travellers seeking night-time experiences and cooler climates.

Households using heat pumps use only half the amount of imported energy as those with gas boilers, new analysis has found.

Frequent attenders at A&E departments can account for almost one in seven emergency visits to hospital, a new study suggests. Researchers conducted a deep dive review into repeat visitors in emergency ...

Energy companies are increasingly exploring financing options with lenders to enable customers to make their homes more efficient.

A six-year-old Harry Potter enthusiast who was given a wand by a kind stranger after losing his has said he feels “like a ...