Julia O'Driscoll

Westminster ‘terrified’ that Scots will realise ‘independence works’, says Nicola Sturgeon

Experts question efficiency and effectiveness of unregulated schemes that allegedly cancel out travel emissions

Urban populations in coastal areas face most severe impacts from rising temperatures

Hundreds of lives have been claimed by devastating weather this year

Details still needed on who will bear cost of upfront investment

Pop star’s father agrees to step down as conservator after legal campaign

Ministers urge school-leavers to consider alternative paths

Experts say government intervention will be key in tackling environmental crisis

Ambitious resolution provides ‘framework’ for future climate plans

Pakistani activists call for action on country’s high rate of gender-based violence

Healthcare professionals stress importance of antenatal vaccination

Scientists say nuclear power is essential to efforts to tackle climate change

Angela Merkel urges population to get vaccinated as Emmanuel Macron’s latest move sparks protests

US envoy says COP26 will be ‘pivotal moment’ in ‘decisive year’ for environmental issues

Racing braces itself for backlash as documentary appears to show widespread maltreatment of horses

‘Could it be that Laura Ashley has made it on to a public monument?’

Princes William and Harry unveil new memorial commemorating the People’s Princess

Clear priorities and realism are essential to avoid 'sausage trade war' scenarios

Ministers keen to drop all coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts

New research uncovers causes of syndrome that mimics heart attack - and offers hope of cure

Health bosses warn that hospital waiting lists are set to more than double

HS2 and planning reforms could swing Tory safe seat

The US president’s other half is also a community college teacher, cancer research campaigner and grandmother

Joe Biden isn’t playing ball with Boris Johnson over post-Brexit trade plans

Outdated tastes and millennial fashions mocked in viral TikTok trend

Preventative measures should include enhanced surveillance, reporting and intergovernmental cooperation

Research shows that the syndrome is especially common among younger people and women

Home secretary calls for a review into the reporting of ‘non-crime hate incidents’

Enjoy the experience of overseas destinations closer to home

US vice president is also children’s author, culinary connoisseur and seasoned breaker of ‘firsts’