On Thursday, May 1, local elections will be taking place up and down the country. Not only will there be council and mayoral votes, but a crucial Parliamentary by-election will be held on the same...

A wave of outrage is sweeping across Wales as hundreds of second-home and holiday let owners are being hit with unexpected and crippling five-figure council tax bills. The charges come in the wake of...

Nationwide customers who utilised their current accounts in March could be eligible for a £100 summer bonus. The UK's largest building society may distribute more free payments as part of its Fairer...

Experts have explained why they believe Canada, despite being separated by the Atlantic, could be able to join the European Union (EU). A poll of 1,500 Canadian adults earlier this year found 44%...

Pope Francis, who has died aged 88, kissing a baby in St Peter's Square, Vatican City, 2019 (Image: AP)As the first Latin American to lead the Catholic Church in 1,300 years, a trained chemist and...

Britain's nursery problem: Parents still face 'childcare deserts'41 minutes agoVanessa ClarkeEducation CorrespondentBBC"We have the one of the most expensive systems in the world… today I want to...

Five ways for first-time buyers to get on the housing ladder1 hour agoMarc AshdownBusiness correspondent, BBC NewsGetty ImagesMortgage rates are expected to come down over the next year, which could...