Fresh warnings of rain have been issued following heavy downpours which have led to road closures and affected rail travel in some parts of the country.

Retailers enjoyed a surprise Christmas sales bounce-back last month amid a boost for online jewellery firms thanks to strong demand for gold and silver, according to official figures.

Donald Trump’s claim that America’s allies stayed away from the front lines in Afghanistan is “ridiculous”, a defence minister and former commando said as relatives of Britons killed and wounded in ...

The Social Justice Secretary said the baby box made the more than 3,000-mile journey to America to help with Zohran Mamdani’s baby basket plans.

The S&P Global flash UK composite purchasing managers’ index reported a reading of 53.9 in January, lifting from 51.4 in December.

Andy Burnham’s potential return to Parliament will be handled like any other selection process, a minister said amid speculation Sir Keir Starmer’s allies will seek to scupper the Greater Manchester ...

Major policing reforms expected to drastically cut the number of forces across England and Wales would be “complex to deliver” and risk separating police forces from communities they serve, a policing ...

A 21-year-old from Essex has won big at Mecca Bingo, walking away with a huge £50,000 jackpot. Megan Philpott from Harlow has had quite the start to 2026 after a spur of the moment outing to the bingo ...

A Pepsi Max flavour discontinued in the UK 30 years ago has been spotted in Home Bargains, and shoppers have labelled it their ...

The retailer’s restructure saw it end 2025 with 149 fewer shops and a reduced workforce after axing 2,200 jobs.

The mother of Ben Parkinson urged Sir Keir Starmer to stand up to Donald Trump over his suggestion British troops stayed away from the front line.

Poundland has provided a progress update on its 'recovery plan', revealing its has closed nearly 150 stores over recent months.