Environment

In a speech on Friday, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions announced important changes to current proposals for Universal Credit (UC). Amber Rudd announced that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will immediately lay two pieces of legislation: ·         The first will provide protections for people currently receiving the ‘Severe Disability Premium’ -additional benefits paid to disabled people who live independently, recognising the extra costs faced by people not supported by a carer. It will come into force on...

The simple explanation solves a riddle that has baffled the world for centuries, say scientists

The skull of a fossil ichthyosaur found in Warwickshire in 1955 has been studied for the first time using cutting-edge computerised tomography (CT) scanning technology

Coastal expert has identified many non-native invaders on one stretch of beach alone

They even create 'waves' that travel at regular speed - just like the sea, say physicists

Scientists say a breed of penguins found on the coast of South America are among the most faithful couples in the animal kingdom - despite spending months apart each year

Two of the flats in Bristol were created by converting an existing two-storey Victorian house - while a third, described as a prefabricated “box” home, was built in the garden

But while tree lined avenues may look appealing they are the least effective in removing black soot from diesel engines and other smog particles from exhausts

The average price of a flat in William IV Street is over £1.3million