The persistent pollutants which build up in the environment have been linked to serious illnesses.

Renters’ Rights Bill receives Royal Assent today, securing a fairer future for 11 million private renters in England

Annual statistics relating to scientific procedures performed on living animals in accordance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

Lindsay Whittle has won the Caerphilly Welsh Parliament by-election for Plaid Cymru, defeating Labour in one of its strongholds. The by-election was called following the sudden death of Hefin David, w...

A charity says it obtained footage appearing to show snares being laid in a forest in Denbighshire.

Get the latest on the Renters' Rights Bill, what changes to look out for and when it's expected to become law.

BBC Spotlight went undercover to expose a secret network of international dog fighters.

Bird migrations rank as one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Thanks to GPS tracking, scientists are uncovering extraordinary insights into ancient and mysterious journeys – and new threats that are re...

Girls are still more likely to pass GCSEs, but why is the gender gap now the lowest on record?

With pupils resitting Maths and English GCSEs at an all-time high, and fewer than a fifth of those passing, is the system broken?

The drinks claim to provide a range of health benefits, but a dietician has questioned whether the science is as strong as the marketing

The Green Party is on the brink of choosing its new leader.

Chancellor considers making it harder for concerns about nature to stand in the way of infrastructure projects, in an effort to boost the economy

Spanish prime minister warns of ‘difficult days ahead’ as temperatures remain above 40C

Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s said they had ‘immediately’ suspended supplies from Somerby Top Farm after piglets kicked by workers

Schools and parents tell of inexperienced and absent tutors, and slow refunds alongside repeated demands to pay for services never wanted or received

Wallabies are native to Australia but small wild populations descended from escapers exist in the UK At first glance Steven Ellis thought the small creature in the distance was a deer, but he soon realised he was witnessing something far more unusual. Ellis was near the village of Ilketshall St Andrew in Suffolk when he took out his camera and took a photograph of the animal, which turned out to be a wallaby. Continue reading...

Capybaras are wild animals, designed to live in wild environments and not for show in cafes.

New A level entry data reveals that Economics and Politics continue to grow in popularity with students – with entries up by +5.5% and +1.2% respectively compared to last year.

The literary disrupters enjoyed great success with their crowdfunding model, signing authors that other publishers overlooked. And then the money ran out…

Amid a year of hardships, thousands flock to Pasadena for kitty adoptions, crocheted beds and community at CatCon

This inquiry will seek to establish a clear vision for what good media literacy would look like in the UK, and examine the barriers to achieving this vision. The committee will consider the roles and ...