There were 8.3 million people overall on universal credit in October, a rise from 7.2 million at the same point last year.

Catherine Connolly has become the 10th President of Ireland following an inauguration ceremony at Dublin Castle. Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris were among those attending the ...

Dame Jilly Cooper suffered a fatal head injury during a fall at her Gloucestershire home, an inquest has heard. The writer – known for her “bonkbusters” including Riders, Rivals and Polo – was found ...

A horrified couple 'went hungry' on a £3,000 P&O cruise after being the 'worst cruise food ever' - including 'soggy crisps' for breakfast. Content creators Michael Sadler and David Venus booked a ...

WELSH COUNCILS have warned plugging a £436m budget gap for next year would require an average council tax increase of 22 or the loss of ...