Government intervention aims to support energy-intensive manufacturers amid high costs, global competition, and pressure on industrial output

Weaker-than-expected economic performance and rising borrowing needs increase strain on Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ fiscal plans and spending commitments

Thames Valley Police expand a misconduct probe linked to Jeffrey Epstein, urging potential witnesses and alleged victims to come forward as multiple lines of inquiry remain active

Greater Manchester mayor says migration must fall further, highlighting tensions between economic demand for labour and political pressure to tighten controls

Senior executive calls for focus on structural barriers in labour market as debate grows over youth joblessness and skills gaps

Households with air conditioning have more than doubled in three years, surpassing four million amid rising temperatures and growing heat stress

Sales volumes dropped 1.3% in April — the steepest decline in nearly a year — driven by a sharp fall in petrol purchases after March’s stockpiling surge

Researchers say a new vaccine approach could move into early testing soon, aiming to strengthen global preparedness against future Ebola outbreaks

New data shows skin cancer diagnoses are rising to unprecedented levels, with public health experts warning of long-term strain on the UK health system and preventable risk fact...

Paris seeks entry into a trilateral European missile initiative aimed at developing 2,000km-range ground-launched weapons amid rising concern over US reliability and Russia dete...

Proposal explores closer regulatory alignment on goods to reduce trade friction, but political limits and sovereignty concerns shape its scope

Government initiative aims to streamline financial oversight, reduce duplication between regulators, and strengthen competitiveness while maintaining market stability