Winter fuel payments to pensioners rose to 11.6 million last year, new figures show as the Government continues to face a backlash over its plan to cut back the benefit.

Daniel Tatters, 25, is the second person to be charged in connection with a house fire that killed Akashdeep Singh, 26, in Wolverhampton.

— World leaders spoke at an event called Summit of the Future, with many focusing on emerging threats, to the earth’s climate ...

Lebanese health ministry says death toll stands at 492 people as Labour minister calls for everybody in the Middle East to be able to live in peace.

Actor Brian Cox has warned people to “move for your mind” in order to avoid mental health issues brought on by “killer” desks in the workplace.

A CHIEF executive of an autism charity has said it is only by ‘virtue of luck’ that people such as his adult son with autism were not one of ...

Israel’s military said 75 rockets were fired from Lebanon into northern Israel on Tuesday, with some starting fires and damaging buildings in the country’s north. It is the second day of ...

A German police office that provides security for leading politicians says it plans to increase the number of bodyguards significantly over the coming years, citing growing dangers at home and abroad ...

Persons classed as part of SMI and living with an adult carer could receive a 50% discount or a single person could get a 25% discount if living with someone who qualifies for paying council tax.

The heavy rain which brought more than 100mm to some areas in 48 hours is forecast to be replaced with drier conditions.

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day as the Ofgem energy price cap is set to rise ...

Hurricane John was expected to generate possibly catastrophic flash flooding and life-threatening mudslides, according to the US National Hurricane Centre. Mexican president Andres Manuel Lopez ...