Research into drug treatments and longer-lasting batteries will receive new funding as part of an £86 billion package for science and technology set to be announced in next weeks spending review..

The Home Office plans to spend about £2.2 billion of foreign aid to support asylum seekers this financial year, according to new figures..

Thunderstorm warning issued as parts of England and Wales face weekend deluge.

The NHS is expected to receive a funding boost of up to £30 billion in the spending review next week at the expense of other public services..