With the cost of living crisis and many families trying to travel on a budget staycations - holidays within the UK - are an increasingly popular choice. And while it's difficult to not to be seduced...
The UK has between 4,400 and 6,000 islands, varying in size, geography and habitation. The main island of Great Britain (which includes England, Scotland and Wales) is of course the largest in the...
Extreme weather is the UK's new normal, says Met Office2 hours agoJustin RowlattClimate Editor•@BBCJustinRPA MediaThe UK is breaking heat and rainfall records increasingly frequently as its climate...
I visit UK's 'best beach' several times a year but there's one thing you have to watch out for (Image: Getty)When you think of the best beaches the UK has to offer, your mind probably goes straight...
Health secretary and BMA to meet in bid to avoid strikes28 minutes agoIain WatsonPolitical correspondentGetty ImagesTalks between Health Secretary Wes Streeting and the British Medical Association...
Russia has suspended repairs to the aircraft carrier the Admiral Kuznetsov and is likely to scrap the ship in a major blow for Vladimir Putin's navy. The Kremlin has sunk billions of roubles into...
The British dream of a sunny day on the beach in Spain may be at risk this weekend as yellow and even orange weather alerts have been issued for several tourist regions and islands. Thunderstorms and...
Milan, a vibrant city in Italy's northern Lombardy region, is a worldwide centre of fashion and design. It's home to the lively national stock exchange and is renowned for its luxurious restaurants...
British tourists have been urged to consider one vaccine before travelling to countries such as Spain, Portugal and Greece this year. Jack Janetzki, lecturer in pharmacy and pharmacology at the...
Health alerts and hosepipe bans as UK heatwave temperatures reach 34.7C40 minutes agoAnna LamcheBBC NewsSimon KingLead Weather PresenterGetty ImagesHeat health alerts have been upgraded to amber for...
Travelling in August is often more expensive because it is the peak holiday season and coincides with the school summer break. However, those who want to jet off during that time still have plenty of...
Kurdish PKK to lay down arms in big step towards ending Turkey conflict27 minutes agoAyse SayinBBC Turkish in AnkaraPaul KirbyEurope digital editorDELIL SOULEIMAN/AFPAfter 40 years of armed struggle...
Sir Keir had already faced backlash for the deal after it emerged that it would likely mean only around 50 migrants would be returned to France each week – a small fraction of the numbers crossing,...
Sudan is engulfed in one of the world’s most brutal wars, with over 12 million people displaced and nearly 25 million facing starvation, but now the Sudanese Armed Forces have crossed a terrifying...
In a surprise move, Belfast City Council has decided in a private session on Wednesday to clear the site of the proposed bonfire at Meridi Street due to asbestos concerns and possible power supply...