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 ...

TEN nights of works on East Lothian’s busiest road will see various repairs carried out. Work started on Monday on a 1.7-kilometre stretch of the A1 south of Spott Roundabout and at the Skateraw ...

Less than two thirds of Scots are satisfied with local health services, a poll has shown. The Scottish Household Survey received responses from more than 10,400 people across the country on a number ...