Drilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licenses.

New data shows that Reading ranks 11th in the list of riskiest areas for cyclists in Great Britain.

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Labour has held onto control of Reading Borough Council during the 2026 elections.

Hannah Spencer, a 34-year-old plumber, also becomes the first Green Party candidate to win a Westminster by-election.

Hannah Spencer elected as party’s first MP in northern England, as Labour sees a 25.3% drop in vote compared to 2024

Exclusive: Campaigners say proposed cut from £11.9bn over past five years to £9bn over next five years will cost lives and livelihoods

Acquisition likely to trigger in-depth investigation by regulator after agreement between DMGT and Redbird IMI

The persistent pollutants which build up in the environment have been linked to serious illnesses.

Reduction comes from energy generated from windfarms and lower cost of gas owing to lower demand Wind power has cut at least £104bn from energy costs in the UK since 2010, a study has found. Users of gas have been among the biggest beneficiaries, the research suggested. Continue reading...

Claim comes after charity suspends a number of senior volunteers who spoke out publicly against proposals

Asbestos was banned in 1999, but as materials left in our buildings deteriorate, thousands of lives are being lost every year, says writer and education worker Tom White

The impact from the Rosebank oil field is estimated at nearly 250 million tonnes of planet warming CO2.

Opponents fear plans to close more than100 branches could put the charity’s ability to answer calls in doubt.