Argentina’s government is celebrating a decision by a UN commission to expand its maritime territory in the South Atlantic Ocean by 35% to include the disputed Falkland islands and beyond.
The Argentine foreign ministry said its waters had increased by 1.7 million square km (0.66 million square...
"Conservative ministers are planning to repeal an array of official guidance on animal welfare standards, starting with a move to put the code on chicken-farming into the hands of the poultry industry.
Liz Truss, the environment secretary, is overseeing moves to scrap the statutory codes on...
The union which represents*junior doctorshas*dramatically escalated its dispute*with the government over new contracts by announcing a two-day, all-out strike at the end of April, in which even emergency cover will be withdrawn.
The*British Medical Association said*that a previously announced...
The Metro operator La Stib has confirmed that 15 people were killed in the Maelbeek metro station blast.
Michel confirmed that the attack at the airport was carried by a suicide bomber.
Parent governors are to be scrapped from school governing bodies in favour of professionals with the “right skills”, the government has announced.
Until now there have been places reserved for elected parents on school governing bodies, but under plans outlined in the education white paper...
Due to no trains and being the last game of the season, could a march be organized? :moo:
Would anyone actually attend the march? :moo:
How long would it take to march from Brighton to Falmer? :moo:
Would the leader of the march know the right way to Falmer? :moo:
Would be good fun! And...
George Osborne will set out £4bn in extra spending cuts and announce investment in the UK's infrastructure when he presents his Budget to MPs.
The chancellor has set himself a target of achieving a surplus by 2019-20.
His eighth Budget will also include a £1.5bn education package forcing all...
"I took the ball off ( the defender) and made a half-break, and their centre has come across from the inside and reached out in a last-ditch effort and has got a hold of my [turnip] with one hand and pulled me down."
Biggest game of the Six Nations this year,
Will we beat the 'Old Enemy' and go on for the Grand Slam?
Time to shine for the new style of English rugby?
Come on England!
Former world number one Maria Sharapova has revealed she failed a drugs test at the Australian Open.
The Russian, 28, has played just four tournaments since Wimbledon, and only the Australian Open in 2016.
"Driverless lorries are to be trialled in the UK, Chancellor George Osborne is expected to confirm in his Budget speech this month.
The Department for Transport said the UK would "lead the way" in testing driverless "HGV platoons".
The technology enables vehicles to move in a group, using less...
European Council President Donald Tusk has warned illegal economic migrants against coming to Europe, during a new push to solve the EU migrant crisis.
He said illegal economic migrants were risking "lives and money" for nothing.
Mr Tusk is visiting Greece and Turkey to try to secure agreement...
Powers for the police to access everyone’s web browsing histories and to hack into their phones are to be expanded under the latest version of the snooper’s charter legislation.
The extension of police powers contained in the investigatory powers bill published on Tuesday indicates the...