Reports that the Chancellor has scrapped her plans to raise income tax at the Budget has sparked a sell-off in UK Government bonds.

The Health Secretary said doctors were being ‘irresponsible’ in striking for five days in their dispute over pay and conditions.

The flautist has returned to his home city where he will be presented with an honorary doctorate by Ulster University on Saturday.

Storm Claudia could bring up to a month’s worth of rain in a day as heavy downpours batter parts of England and Wales. Amber warnings for “persistent and heavy” rain come into force from noon on ...

Luis Rubiales was pelted with eggs thrown by his own uncle when the former head of Spain’s football federation was presenting a memoir relating to his downfall after kissing a player at the 2023 Women ...

Experts said bond markets have baulked at the speculation as it leaves the Chancellor scrambling to fill a gaping black hole in the ...

A charity is launching a bid to return four species described at the “architects of the wild” to the Scottish Highlands. Following the release of beavers into a Highland glen last month, Trees for ...

Three Chinese astronauts have returned from their nation’s space station after more than a week’s delay because their original return capsule was damaged, likely from being hit by space debris.

The two-volume Borso D’Este Bible, which is known for its opulent miniature paintings in gold and Afghan lapis lazuli, was unveiled in the Italian Senate, where it will remain on display until January ...

The Prince of Wales has congratulated BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox for her Children In Need challenge to cover 135 miles in five days, which has raised more than £4 million. Cox, who presents Radio ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will keep Labour’s manifesto pledge and will not raise income tax at this month’s Budget, suggest new reports.

The death of a young grounds worker who died when a ride‑on lawnmower fell towards him blades first has been ruled an accident.