Comedian Phil Wang has said his mixed British and Malaysian heritage is “central” to his comedy – and believes he would not have chosen a career in stand-up without having dual-cultures.

Almost half of people believe their local area has changed for the worse over the past few years, according to research. A survey of more than 2,000 people by the Big Issue magazine also found that a ...

Labour needs to increase its vote share to avoid becoming a one-term government or being forced into coalition with others, the research suggests.

Director of public prosecutions Stephen Parkinson said some families viewed taking part in the disorder as a leisure activity.

John Swinney has said that Scotland has “big ambitions” on climate change after the country was chosen for the third time to help lead a global climate action network. The Under2 Coalition is the ...

The JRF said its analysis showed the ‘risks of the Government’s decision to pursue economic growth before improving the lives of families’.

Toilet seats designed by artists and celebrities including comedian Harry Hill and singer Boy George are to be auctioned for charity WaterAid. The Best In The House art collection, which includes a ...

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has urged the Chancellor to “put down the axe” and deliver investment to stimulate economic growth. Mr Flynn said that Rachel Reeves is “repeating the Tories’ ...

Average prices for both petrol and diesel across UK forecourts are nearly 7p per litre cheaper than a month ago.

An amber weather warning for heavy rain is set to come into force as the wet weather that has plagued parts of the UK continues. Thunder, lightning and hail marked the official end to summer over the ...

Wes Streeting has joked that Sir Keir Starmer’s embattled senior aide Sue Gray had “shot JFK” and “no one should earn more than the Prime Minister” amid a row over her salary.

Labour officials have denied reports that Angela Rayner has hired a vanity photographer, as the party battles a row over donations and freebies for ministers. The Daily Mail reported that the Deputy ...