SNP Westminster deputy leader Pete Wishart highlighted issues such as pensioner winter fuel payments and the two-child benefit cap.

Several members of the public raised the alarm after noticing the man in difficulty around 100 metres off Holborn Head near Scrabster in Caithness.

Freezing temperatures and the chance of snow are possible as a cold snap is set to follow flooding from Storm Claudia in parts of the UK, forecasters said. A major incident was declared in Monmouth, ...

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to unveil plans to tackle illegal immigration and reform the asylum system on Monday.

The BBC has had “no further contact from President Trump’s lawyers at this point”, a spokesperson for the corporation said. They added that the BBC’s “position remains the same” after Donald Trump ...

Strictly Come Dancing star George Clarke has been praised for a “beautiful” performance dedicated to his mother, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

The Irish Government needs to pass legislation banning trade from illegal Israeli settlements by Christmas, the Labour leader has said. A motion is to come before the Dail on Wednesday morning about ...

A train crew member seriously injured while protecting passengers during a mass stabbing has been discharged from hospital. Samir Zitouni, known as Sam, was working on board the London North Eastern ...

In a statement, the Welsh Government said: “Storm Claudia has caused significant flooding in parts of Wales overnight, which continues to affect homes, businesses, transport and energy infrastructure.

Communities were warned that further flooding was possible over the weekend after Storm Claudia brought high winds and heavy rain. Thousands of homes and businesses were left without power as rain ...

The Princess of Wales has said autumn is a season for “reflection and refinement” and encouraged people to “embrace the beauty found in change”. In her latest seasonal video as part of Kensington ...

A major incident has been declared in South Wales after “severe and widespread flooding” was brought on by the “devastating” impact of Storm Claudia. It comes as a yellow alert for cold weather for a ...