The move will cut £45 off a typical home’s annual bill based on Ofgem’s current price cap, which is currently set at £1,862 a year.

A Russian warship firing its weapons off the British coast on Monday was “performative and irresponsible”, Wes Streeting has said. New Defence Secretary Mr Streeting also warned “Russia should be in ...

Andy Burnham has discussed legacy issues and Ukraine with Ireland’s premier during their first phone call since he became Prime Minister. Mr Burnham gave his first national address as Britain’s ...

Andy Burnham told ministers he will lead a “cost-of-living government” after announcing an £850 million tax cut on electricity bills. From October 1 electricity bills will be VAT free, saving ...

DUP leader Gavin Robinson said new Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant would ‘quickly learn there are some significant challenges’.

The father of a 16-year-old who was murdered on a North Ayrshire beach has said losing him has “devastated our family forever”. Kayden Moy was fatally stabbed on Irvine beach on May 17 last year, ...

A high street restaurant is celebrating after being awarded a five-star hygiene rating. The Kervan, located in Stourbridge and serving Turkish food, has achieved the top rating. The restaurant is run ...

In Smethwick, Marshall Street will be closed in full from August 30. The closure will run between West Park Road and St Pauls Road, with a signed diversion via St Pauls Road. The work is being carried ...

Ms Reeves lost her job as chancellor and is understood to have turned down an offer from Mr Burnham for another senior role ...

A teenager was taken to hospital following a violent incident involving a group of youths. The disorder broke out in Halesowen town centre at around 12.30pm on Saturday, July 18, prompting shops to ...

A HEALTH and beauty chain is reopening at Merry Hill shopping centre as its first 25 new stores prepare to launch across the ...

Until there is more certainty, mortgage rate moves are ‘unlikely’ to calm in the weeks ahead, an expert at Moneyfactscompare.co.uk said.