An abuse survivor has echoed calls for the Archbishop of Canterbury to resign as he demanded a “clean sweep” of senior clergy members. Mark Stibbe, who was abused by John Smyth QC in the 1980s, told ...

A daily pill that could help tens of thousands of people give up cigarettes and prevent thousands of smoking-related deaths each year will be rolled out on the health service. NHS England’s chief ...

Varenicline works by tackling nicotine cravings and also helps with withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability and trouble sleeping.

Research highlighting the growing costs and impact on children of many social care placements should be a ‘turning point’, councils say.

Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor said the smell of rat urine was “overpowering” in some areas of HMP Rochester in Kent.

Small family farms could pay up to 159% of their profits in inheritance tax following changes at the Budget, according to analysis by a landowners’ group. The Country Land and Business Association ...

The total amount of rubbish generated in Scottish homes has dropped to its lowest recorded level whilst recycling rates continue to climb.

Celtic should demand a hefty fee of around £30million if they decide to part ways with winger Nicolas Kuhn, says a former assistant manager.

Dame Esther Rantzen has hailed the new “wonderful” assisted dying Bill but admitted she regrets that it would probably come in too late for her. The broadcaster praised Kim Leadbeater for her ...

“Complex” evidence is being considered by prosecutors following an investigation into misconduct allegations at an Army barracks where four soldiers died from gunshot wounds. The Crown Prosecution ...

A STUDY by the University of Stirling has found that one of Scotland’s endangered shrubs is making a comeback, lessening the effects of extreme weather in woodland areas. Montane scrub protects its ...

THE Brexit brawn drain of Scotland’s top teenage talent to leading clubs in England has raised fears that youth academies in this country, many of which are now operating at a significant annual loss ...