The living goddess – or kumari – is worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists but becomes a mere mortal when she reaches puberty.

Unions have said the job cut plans come despite ‘at least two bids’ to buy and operate the facility as a going concern.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said he wants to get a trial into puberty blockers “up and running as soon as possible”.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has faced repeated questions about whether she will raise taxes, including VAT, when she delivers the Budget in November.

Kyle Hatherell, Deago Bailey and Josh Caufield are all experienced Premiership operators, and the newest recruit, Rory Scannell, has played over 200 games for Munster and earned three caps for Ireland ...

Mark and Louise O’Connor, and their son Evan, were found dead at the family’s home in Dromgowna, outside Tallanstown village.

The Crown Prosecution Service’s justification for stopping the case against Christopher Cash and Christopher Berry is inadequate, MPs suggested.

The Health Secretary raised the issue of an attack advert published by Reform UK against Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will use his leader’s speech at Labour’s conference to set out the plans for NHS Online.

The Scottish firm said it saw particularly strong sales from energy and sports drinks over the past six months.

Close Brothers has revealed a hefty write-down as it looks to exit its loss-making vehicle hire arm and made yet more provisions for compensation payouts after a difficult year for the group. The firm ...

Wes Streeting has urged the British Medical Association (BMA) to work with the Government or face Reform UK, which would “do away with the NHS”. The Health Secretary told the BMA there “isn’t a more ...