With the UK facing its biggest ever bird flu outbreak, the UK's chief vet says keepers must ensure they're doing all they can to slow the spread.
Former teachers are being asked to consider returning to the classroom to help cover Covid absences schools are expected to face in January.
Here's what you should do if a Christmas parcel you're waiting for is delayed, damaged or just doesn't ever arrive.
With adults now needing to prove their Covid-19 status to get into larger events here's everything you need to know about the new Covid pass rules.
Around 900 miles of roadworks are to be removed in time for Christmas to try and keep traffic flowing.
Children as young as five will be among those asked to take daily lateral flow tests if they're a close contact of someone with Covid19.
People booking a Covid jab via the NHS website are facing error messages while those ordering home test kits are being asked to come back later.
From home working to how to download a Covid Pass - here's everything you need to know about this week's new Plan B rules.
Two of the UK's biggest supermarkets are offering festive discounts to emergency workers to say thank you for their work in keeping communities safe.
With some festive trees and plants full of toxins that can be harmful to pets, here's 9 that owners should be aware of.
Drivers should expect long delays and some problems on major routes, says the AA, which expects millions of cars to take to the roads this Christmas.
The Geminids meteor shower is taking place this month - here's how to catch one of Mother Nature's very best light shows.
Cold weather and winter fuel payments are being given to people to help them meet their heating costs - are you entitled to claim?
Reduce the footprint your festive celebrations leave on the environment by following some of our tips for an eco-friendly Christmas.
Microchipping for cats is to become compulsory with hefty fines for those owners who don't comply.
Swifts and house martins are among four species of bird to have today been added to the UK's red list of those under threat.
People who have HMRC benefits paid into a Post Office card account were to have them stopped but a last minute change has been announced.
Households looking for puppies or kittens for sale this Christmas are being warned about an increase in deceitful pet sellers.
Strict new rules for captive birds and poultry come into force from today as officials try to clamp down on outbreaks of avian flu.
It's the Covid variant causing concern worldwide, with the WHO describing it as a very high global risk, but what do we know about Omicron so far?
