But the proportion of learners who decide to quit the technical qualifications has decreased from last year, Government figures suggest.

Paul Solway, 57, is accused of destroying property with intent to endanger life after an explosion ripped through a terraced property in Derby.

About 150 people have been evacuated from a major London NHS hospital following reports of a chemical incident. Firefighters were first called at 8.49am on Thursday to Guy’s Hospital in Southwark, ...

The figures come as Health Secretary Wes Streeting continues talks with the British Medical Association to prevent further resident doctor strikes.

Warm weather can increase the likelihood of accidents and health-related hazards, such as sunburn, overheating, and heat stroke, so your employer must have a first aid kit on site, alongside a trained ...

Major snacks producer Nik Naks has unveiled its first new crisps in over 40 years, and they will be available in stores across the UK. The Twister shapes will come in two fan-favourite flavours and ...

A man accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade faces an additional 24 charges, including two relating to alleged victims who were babies. Paul Doyle, 53, was in ...

Bushra Khalidi, an aid official with Oxfam in Gaza, said: “Oxfam has over 2.5 million dollars worth of goods that have been rejected from entering Gaza by Israel, especially WASH (water, sanitation ...

Car dealers and industry experts have branded the Electric Car Grant roll out “shambolic” as there are still no EV models eligible for the full discount nearly a month after launch. The grant was ...

South African-born student Caleb Falconer has joined Middlesex on an academy contract and hopes to turn professional ...

The gap between the two regions for entries getting the highest grades is 9.2 percentage points, up from 7.4 points last year.

UK Finance, which released the figures, said repossessions remain significantly lower than long-term averages.