More than half a million workers are striking today in the biggest mass industrial action seen for more than a decade as rows over pay continue.

An exotic green comet last seen some 50,000 years ago is now hurtling towards Earth and here's how you might be able to see it this week.

Wondering how on earth you’re going to keep your kids busy while the schools are shut? We’ve got you covered with some great days out.

Royal Mail is urging people to now use up or swap out everyday stamps without a barcode but when is their official expiry date?

The Department for Education has begun sending life-saving defibrillators to schools and says it won't be long before all sites have at least one.

The number of people looking for new jobs rockets in January and February but so do fake adverts, says the government, which has shared some advice.

A supermarket says millions of used tea bags are being disposed of incorrectly each year with drinkers unclear on where the discarded bags belong.

Pubs, bars and restaurants will be offering cheap drinks and specialty cocktails to wristband-wearers.

What is a polar vortex and could the same weather phenomenon which caused 2018's Beast from the East return next month with more heavy snow?

An enormous asteroid, only discovered at the weekend, is hurtling towards Earth and its arrival is set to be live-streamed on the internet.

With Buckingham Palace releasing fresh details about the King's Coronation plans we take a look at what's in store for the three-day weekend in May.

Streaming service Netflix says it is getting ready to tackle the millions of users sharing accounts with the launch of a 'paid sharing' option.

Fewer teenagers are now coming forward for an HPV jab despite a study confirming that vaccines can cut the risk of cervical cancer by 87%.

The RSPB - fearful of the effect climate change is having on nature - is asking people to find an hour to help the Big Garden Birdwatch.

Homes are being paid money to use appliances in 'off-peak' hours as the cold snap bites but how is the new Demand Flexibility Service working?

With new research suggesting investing in classic cars could prove better than property we look at makes and models that might be popular in 2023.

A plastic bottle return scheme that charges people a deposit when they buy a drink and refunds it when they return the empty is to be launched.

Tesco is being forced to recall a range of its 'Free From' porridge over fears that undeclared milk is among the ingredients.

The British Veterinary Association is urging pet owners to protect animals from the dangers posed by the current cold snap and here's its advice.

Unions are warning the country faces 'significant' disruption when the biggest and most far-reaching strike action to date takes place next month.