The UK’s new Energy Secretary held “constructive” talks with industry leaders as she visited Aberdeen just days after being appointed to the role. Miatta Fahnbulleh took over from Ed Miliband when ...

Micheál Martin said the probe was ‘almost complete’ and the results would be shared with the European Commission.

He said 20 being knocked off rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year was a ‘first step’ to ...

Business rates will be cut by 20% for pubs, clubs and live music venues across England from April next year, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced. The discount will apply to nearly 32,000 ...

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney hit out at the ‘hypocrisy’ of the expected appointment earlier on Wednesday.

The UK has withdrawn remaining diplomatic staff from Iran as the conflict with the US continued to escalate with a 12th night ...

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On Thursday, US President Donal Trump warned that he will hold Iran directly responsible for further attacks by Houthi rebels on ships in the ...

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Housing Secretary Ms Rayner received the payment after resigning in September 2025 over a row about her tax affairs.

Vincent Kearney, now the northern editor at RTÉ, brought legal action against MI5 and police forces at a specialist tribunal.

A teenage girl died trying to save her seven-year-old cousin who “got into trouble” as the tide came in on West Mersea beach, according to a family friend. Mishba Uddin said the 15-year-old girl and ...