Bank of England figures show home buyer mortgage approvals increased in February, but mortgage rates have been volatile since.

Thieves have made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse worth millions of pounds from a museum near the city of Parma in northern Italy, police said. The raid took place at the ...

Russell Brand’s trial over allegations of rape and sexual assault has been delayed until October. The comedian, actor, and podcaster, 50, is accused of three counts of rape, three charges of sexual ...

Irish premier Micheal Martin has condemned the killing of an Indonesian peacekeeper in Lebanon. Tensions have escalated in the region after Israel and the US began bombing Iran more than four weeks ...

Bosses from energy firms including BP and Shell and representatives from shipping and banking firms will meet Sir Keir Starmer.

Australian police believe they have shot dead a suspect accused of killing two police officers and seriously wounding a third in a remote forest region seven months ago.

Horner, 52, is exploring a way back to the paddock after he was sacked as Red Bull team principal following last July’s British Grand Prix.

Oil prices have risen again to remain firmly at levels not seen since 2022 amid waning hopes of a quick resolution to the Iran war as the conflict entered its fifth week. The cost of Brent crude ...

The US leader said Tehran had agreed to allow 20 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as ‘a sign of respect’.

The GMCA's aim is to address an uptick in usage of some sites by residents of regions such as Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Warrington.

Wilmslow care home chef Oli Jackson wins national chef of the year award at Care UK Stars Awards 2026, showcasing fine dining for residents ...

Sisters Lilli and Mia Freischem will battle for the “ultimate bragging rights” when their sibling and university rivalries converge on the Thames in Saturday’s Boat Race.