Bank of England figures show approvals for remortgaging with a different lender also increased over the month.

Activity in the UK’s manufacturing sector lifted to its highest level for almost four years despite pressure from the Middle East conflict, according to new figures.

Dual Group One winner Precise heads a bumper field of 19 for Sunday’s Betfred 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. Precise won the Moyglare Stud Stakes and Fillies’ Mile last term, but was denied a Breeders’ ...

A key route near a historic castle is set to close for more than two months for urgent repairs. Dacre Road in Carlisle will be shut from Tuesday, May 5, to Friday, July 10, while work is carried out ...

The everyday heroes that keep the capital’s grassroots sports scene thriving and accessible to all were celebrated at the 2026 London Sport ...

Activists worldwide are marching in May Day rallies, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions as many ...

Featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the front and author Jane Austen on the reverse, the note also features a rare ink error.

The UK housing market has continued to regain momentum despite uncertainties caused by the Middle East conflict, Nationwide Building Society said.

According to the Met Office, temperatures in London and East Anglia could climb to around 27C at the end of the working week, making Friday the hottest day of the year so far. It will be hotter than ...

Asda apologised to shoppers who have been issued with “do not eat” warnings as food items may contain pieces of plastic or metal.

The Scotch Whisky Association welcomed the decision by President Donald Trump to remove 10 tariffs on sales of whisky to the US.

Prosecutors have released a video showing the moment authorities say a man armed with guns and knives tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in an attempt to kill US ...