The death toll has risen to 10 from the Los Angeles-area fires, according to the county coroner’s office. The fast-moving ...

Sarah Breeden, the Bank’s deputy governor for financial stability, also said firms might respond to the tax rises by cutting staff or ...

Council leaders in Leicestershire and Rutland are urging the Government to “wake up” and release cash after severe flooding displaced hundreds of people from their homes. Local leaders signed a joint ...

Scotland’s First Minister has said the UK’s first drug consumption room represents a “crucial step” in reducing drug-related deaths. John Swinney and Health Secretary Neil Gray will visit The Thistle ...

A cold snap which saw tens of thousands without power or water is coming to an end, the Irish national weather agency said. The bitterly cold Arctic airmass that has been affecting the country for ...

Sainsbury’s told shareholders it is on track to increase its profits for the year, in line with previous targets.

Emma Raducanu declared herself ready to compete with the top players at the Australian Open after recovering from a back spasm. The 22-year-old pulled out of her scheduled warm-up tournament in ...

Police have launched an appeal after a window was damaged at a home in Stourport. West Mercia Police said they are investigating criminal damage to a window on Elm Grove. The outer pane of the front ...

Leaders from major employers will be among those to sit on new employment councils in regions across England and Wales.