Expectations for the economy fell two points to minus 32, a sharp fall from the minus 11 recorded for the same measure 15 months ago, GfK reported.

White boys from disadvantaged backgrounds who do well at primary school are the most likely to see maths potential unfulfilled, a study has found.

Analysis for the report, conducted by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), revealed the number of people providing 35 hours or more a week of care increased from 1.1 million in 2003/04 to 1.9 million ...

The former first minister was speaking to a BBC documentary examining whether Scotland is more open to migrants than other parts of the UK.

An archaeology student has discovered what is thought may be a rare carving of a Pict’s face while volunteering on a dig. Jodie Allan was digging at East Lomond hill fort in Fife when she found what ...

The Government is “too timid” in defending its roughly 50 active undersea cables, on which the UK is almost entirely reliant for data transmission to the rest of the world, according to the committee, ...

An Eritrean man is to be put on a flight to France on Friday morning after losing a High Court bid to have his removal temporarily blocked.

Psychiatrists warned that the ‘hype’ around psychedelics as a treatment for mental illness should not be ‘prioritised above good ...

Nearly 24% found guilty of sexual misconduct were allowed to continue practising following a suspension after a Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) case, despite the General Medical Council ...

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has admitted he could not pass up the opportunity to sign England striker Marcus Rashford when it became apparent he was not wanted at Manchester United.

Sir Sadiq is understood to have made it clear weeks ago that he did not seek or expect an invite to events held for the contentious state visit.

Hull KR head coach Willie Peters believes his side’s gruelling battle to win their first League Leaders’ Shield will stand them in good stead in their upcoming play-off campaign. Rovers edged over the ...