New subsidies have been announced for wood-burning power plant Drax, which the Government said would halve costs for consumers and improve sustainability.

Ministers are reported to be considering such a move as a way to placate the ‘tech bros’ associated with the new Trump administration.

A rare bloom with a pungent odour like decaying flesh has opened in the Australian capital – the nation’s third such extraordinary flowering in as many months.

The Turkish President has reiterated his objection to Donald Trump’s scheme and said Israel should pay for the damage it has caused to Gaza.

The competition was held ahead of the Dark Skies Festival held by the national park, which is one of 22 International Dark Sky Reserves in the world.

IAG and Virgin Atlantic have urged regulator the CAA to prevent passengers and airlines being ‘locked into higher charges for decades to come’.

TV writer Nigel McCrery has died aged 71, his agent has confirmed. The former police officer, who created the forensics series Silent Witness and the cold case show New Tricks, revealed last year he ...

Northern Ireland is expected to be short of more than 5,000 workers in the coming years. A modelling resource has forecast a skills shortage of an estimated 5,400 individuals per annum across sectors.

The Church’s parliament is meeting for five days this week following a turbulent few months for its leadership.

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s left-wing party has won the most seats in the parliamentary election, but was left without a majority, forcing it to look for an ally to form the next government, ...