The figures for work-related visas have nearly halved over this period, falling 48% from 545,855 to 286,071. There were smaller drops in the number of study visas, down 18% from 530,312 to 435,891, ...

Zoo chiefs have welcomed the expansion of firework control zones in Edinburgh after the death of a baby red panda and its mother was linked to loud bangs around Bonfire Night last year. The ban will ...

The Scottish First Minister said a ground invasion of Gaza City by Israel’s forces will ‘intensify the suffering’.

Pupils at Honywood School in Coggeshall celebrating their GCSE results (Image: Honywood School) Emma Jullien earned eight grade 9s, one 8, and one 7. She said: "Going to sixth form to study biology, ...

Ms Abbott, who was shadow home secretary under Mr Corbyn, said she thought the first-past-the-post system would work against the new party.

ITV’s director of drama has said the channel will continue to make shows such as Mr Bates Vs The Post Office despite pressure broadcasters are facing over squeezed commissioning budgets and increased ...

Colchester Royal Grammar School is celebrating a record-breaking year for GCSE results, with an unprecedented number of students achieving grade 9s.

The Foreign Office has summoned Israeli Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely over Tel Aviv’s approval of a major settlement in Palestine’s West Bank. The move follows Israel’s decision to go ahead with the E1 ...

Campaigners welcomed the move not to allow new unit housing up to 32,000 egg-laying hens near Berkshire’s River Kennet.

The statement comes after Epping Forest District Council secured an injunction to stop the Epping being used to house asylum seekers.

Colchester medics from the 16 Medical Regiment played a key role in joint training exercises with the United States Air Force.

Clive Cox ruled the Harry’s Half Million By Goffs at York once again as Song Of The Clyde came out on top. The Middleham Park Racing-owned colt was ridden by Rossa Ryan and settled into a position at ...