Karen Imber claimed sewage flooding left her ‘trapped’ in home, but sold it for £780,000 before settling her claim ...

This story begins in the county capital, Chelmsford, 30 minutes north-east of London by train. It was here, in 1565, that Elizabeth Lowys was the first person executed under the Witchcraft Act. A year ...

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Christine Lagarde is to step down as president of the European Central Bank (ECB) nine months early, putting an end to ...

John Healey has ruled out making “crude cuts” to welfare after he failed to tackle the rising benefits bill in Wednesday’s ...

One of the most significant Russian crown jewels is being sold at auction and is predicted to fetch as much as £1.5m. The ...

Markers devised by Cornwall authority tell visitors of need to settle asylum seekers, who can contribute ‘economically and ...

John Healey’s bank tax will push up mortgage and loan costs for households, Lloyds has warned. William Chalmers, the chief financial officer at the bank, said the tax rise was u ...

Russell Brand’s wife is giving evidence in his defence at his rape trial. Laura Brand has taken to the witness box on day 11 of the trial at Southwark Crown Court. Her husband is facing seven charges, ...

John Healey has ruled out making “crude cuts” to welfare after failing to tackle the rising benefits bill at his first Budget ...

Hundreds of London lawyers face the threat of redundancy after a Wall Street firm announced plans to shut down. Weil, Gotshal ...

Publicans and campaigners have accused John Healey of being “tone deaf” after the Chancellor was filmed downing a pint ...