The 10 jobs where people are needed most as UK faces vacancy glut

The UK economy is suffering an acute shortage of workers with vacancies running at record levels, according to official figures.

Video shows police trying to save family killed by Storm Ida flooding in New York

Police in New York City have released footage showing officers trying to rescue a family, including a two-year-old, who was killed in floodwaters caused by Storm Ida.

Labour shortage crisis will delay economic recovery from COVID pandemic, CBI warns

A leading business lobby group has warned the government that the crisis resulting from the shortage of workers in key jobs could take up to two years to resolve, damaging the economic recovery from...

Sperm, eggs and embryo freezing limit to increase to 55 years

Frozen sperm, eggs and embryos will be able to be stored for up to 55 years under planned changes to UK fertility rules.

UK Afghanistan veterans have taken their own lives over withdrawal – armed forces minister

Soldiers who served in Afghanistan have taken their lives in the past week because of the UK's withdrawal, the armed forces minister has told Sky News.

‘I can still hear the screams’: The British woman who escaped from the 84th floor during 9/11

On 11 September 2001, Janice Brooks had just arrived at work on the 84th floor of the South Tower of the World Trade Center when she heard an almighty bang.

‘I can still hear the screams’: The British woman who escaped from the 84th floor during 9/11

On 11 September 2001, Janice Brooks had just arrived at work on the 84th floor of the South Tower of the World Trade Center when she heard an almighty bang.

Tax hikes, benefit cuts, social care, the crisis in Afghanistan: PM faces grilling from MPs as parliament returns

Boris Johnson is set to face a significant amount of opposition from MPs over his handling of the Afghanistan crisis, possible plans to hike national insurance, and cutting the Universal Credit uplift when parliament...