Inflation has rocketed to its highest level in more than a year after “awful April” bill rises, but pressure is also mounting on the Chancellor over the impact of Labour’s recent tax hike on the cost ...

It is alleged that a man sexually assaulted two teenage girls in a park in Newton-le-Willows at about 9pm, on Sunday, May 18. The girls were not injured but police say they were l ...

As of 7.30am, the Crewe to Liverpool line is blocked because of a broken rail amid repairs the rail operators say are likely to last until at least midday. As a result there is ticket acceptance on a ...

Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the spring bank holiday next week ...

BUCKINGHAM Swans 2nds head coach Michael Clark was bursting with joy after watching his side capture the Papa Johns Women's Junior Cup with ...

The company warned there is market ‘volatility’ in the face of the tariff regime launched by US President Donald Trump last month.

The UK’s oldest polar bear has been euthanised after experiencing age-related health problems, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has said. Victoria, aged 28, had been receiving geriatric ...

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation hit 3.5 in April, up from 2.6 in March.

The high street giant halted orders on its website and saw empty shelves after being targeted by hackers around the Easter weekend.

A Ukrainian national has become the third man to be charged over arson attacks at properties and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer. The Metropolitan Police said Petro Pochynok, 34, has been charged ...

Bus drivers are to take strike action over six weeks in a pay dispute. Unite the union said around 430 Stagecoach drivers will take action after last minute pay talks did not lead to an improvement in ...

STV has announced plans to launch of a new Scotland-focused commercial radio station. The new mainstream music station, aimed mainly at 35-to-54-year-olds, will be available on DAB and online.