North Korea’s rubber-stamp parliament, the Supreme People’s Assembly, has the right to ratify treaties but Kim can unilaterally ratify major ones, according to South Korea’s Unification Ministry.

Two environmental groups are set to have their legal challenge against the Rosebank and Jackdaw offshore oil and gas fields in the North Sea heard in court on Tuesday. Greenpeace UK and Uplift will ...

The Daily Express, The Times and the Daily Mail all splash on a senior bishop’s call for Mr Welby to step down after a damning report concluded his failure to act meant a “prolific” abuser was never ...

Childcare providers could be forced to increase fees for parents or close as national insurance and minimum wage rises are set to push the sector “to the brink”, a charity has warned. Parents will ...

They also warned there is a ‘fundamental mismatch’ between demand for services and what the NHS is able to do.

The Multibank network, founded by Mr Brown with support from online giant Amazon, is now backed by Comic Relief and growing numbers of businesses, redistributing surplus items such a clothes, shoes, ...

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

The rock star, who was forced to cancel a US tour earlier this year after being diagnosed with fast-growing lymphoma, was given the all-clear in September following experimental therapy at the ...

The Royal Mint commissioned research published to coincide with the release of its ‘sustainable’ sixpence made from recovered ...

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

The Country Land and Business Association claims farmers will have to pay more than their profits are worth in tax, and may need to sell their land.

Facebook scams are costing Brits dearly, with users tricked into paying for goods and services that don’t exist.