As temperatures hit 46C, a CFA volunteer's home was destroyed in the Longwood fire. Exhausted and blistered, he returned to the truck to help others. Read the full story of resilience.
A decline in volunteer trustees is compounding severe challenges for UK charities, including distorted funding priorities and a breaking point for advice services. Experts call for urgent government action.
BMA's Dr Katie Bramall defends GPs as A&E pressures mount. She cites a critical shortage of 750 GPs and a public responsibility shift. Read the full analysis.
A critical lack of NHS stroke consultants is leading to fatal delays in treatment, with thousands suffering avoidable disability or death each year. Experts demand urgent action.
A volunteer Met Police officer was dismissed after fitting blue lights and sirens to his own car and driving it around London. Discover the full story and the hearing's findings.
Andrew Ngeh and Kath Oliver's love story began while volunteering in the South Pacific. From a paddleboard kiss to surviving a cyclone, discover their decade-long journey to marriage and parenthood.
Charities warn of a sharp rise in older people facing homelessness due to high rents and a lack of social housing. Experts call for urgent government action to protect vulnerable pensioners.
A 71-year-old volunteer was blacklisted by the National Trust after sending a dossier of 400 hours' worth of spelling and factual errors from the charity's website to its director-general. Read the full story.
Ukrainian intelligence staged the assassination of a pro-Kyiv Russian commander, exposing a Kremlin plot and securing the $500,000 bounty. Read the full briefing on day 1,409 of the war.
Ukrainian intelligence faked the death of Russian paramilitary leader Denis Kapustin to claim a $500,000 Kremlin bounty, funding its war effort in a major embarrassment for Moscow.
New data reveals London's severe construction skills shortage is delaying new builds and forcing buyers to older homes. Discover the impact on the capital's housing targets.
Sony and Microsoft may delay their next-gen consoles due to a global RAM shortage driven by AI demand. Prices are soaring, with the crisis expected to last into 2027. Read the full report.
Copper is on track for its largest annual price surge in over 15 years, jumping more than 35% as fears of a global shortage grip markets. Discover why this critical metal for green energy has become a safe haven.
As AI disrupts entry-level office roles, a severe labour shortage in the UK construction industry offers lucrative, future-proof opportunities for young people. Discover the data behind the shift.
For the fifth consecutive year, mum-of-two Kar will volunteer her New Year's Eve at a Crisis shelter in London. Discover her inspiring story and the impact on guests like Eddie.
A leading surgeon says gene-edited pig kidneys could one day be better than human organs for transplants, offering hope to thousands on waiting lists. Read about the groundbreaking trial.
Amid the world's worst humanitarian crisis, Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms, a network of 26,000 volunteers, secretly deliver life-saving aid. They face torture and death to help millions facing famine.
The live auction app Whatnot, valued at $11.5bn, is booming. But its gamified sales and popularity with scalpers are creating artificial scarcity for toys and fuelling dangerous spending habits.
A mass exodus of DVSA driving examiners and a flawed booking system have created a national crisis, with average test waits hitting 22 weeks. Discover why the government's 7-week target is now delayed until 2027.
Nearly 1,000 volunteer surf lifesavers stood arm-in-arm on Bondi Beach for a two-minute silence, honouring the 15 victims of the nearby park shooting. The community gathers to heal.
A surge in flu cases has led to a critical shortage of bookable vaccine appointments at major pharmacies. At-risk groups are urged to seek alternatives as the NHS battles a 'flu-nami'.
Marika Pogany, 82, a dedicated volunteer killed in the Bondi terror attack, is remembered for her lifelong kindness and community service. Read the full tribute.
The Food Standards Authority warns consumers with allergies to avoid popular Dubai-style chocolate bars after finding undisclosed peanuts and sesame. Stay safe this festive season.
Resident doctors in England will strike after rejecting the government's offer, citing a critical jobs crisis and real-terms pay cuts. Read why they demand respect and action.
Lina Piroli, 93, died after a 'frightening' wait for a bed in Whittington Hospital A&E. Coroner warns of systemic NHS delays detrimental to elderly care.
A severe PC memory chip shortage, driven by AI industry demand, risks pushing up prices for PlayStation and Xbox consoles and could delay next-gen launches. Read the full analysis.
Russ Shaw CBE, founder of Tech London Advocates, urges the UK tech sector to move beyond survival mode and invest in talent and infrastructure to scale globally. Exclusive interview insights.
Over 24,000 people in Tunbridge Wells face water shortages after treatment plant failure. Bottle stations overwhelmed as businesses close. Full restoration expected Sunday.
New research reveals water scarcity may prevent UK from achieving carbon capture and hydrogen targets, with potential widespread drought expected next year. Learn how this crisis threatens our climate goals.
A pre-Christmas Guinness Zero shortage looms as Belfast workers strike over pay. Diageo faces production disruption days before the festive season. Will your pint be affected?