Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said the Makerfield by-election was ‘the most consequential of our lives’.

Experts said the gloomy ONS figures showed the beginning of a hit to jobs from the energy shock caused by the Middle East conflict.

Ireland’s political leaders have condemned Israel’s detention of the Irish president’s sister who was taking part in an aid flotilla mission to Gaza. Irish premier Micheal Martin said it is “wrong” ...

Dairy producers have been warned that cutting costs on calf feed could end up causing them issues later on. The warning was issued by Professor James Drackley during a nutrition masterclass hosted by ...

A Married At First Sight star who has accused her on-screen husband of sexual misconduct said she “completely lost her light” while appearing on the show. Shona Manderson is one of three women making ...

A visit by the King to Ireland is “good news”, the Taoiseach has said. On Monday, Irish President Catherine Connolly said Charles had “graciously” accepted an invitation to Ireland after the two heads ...

Westminster economy spokeswoman Kirsty Blackman called on the Chancellor to act to help families – including those in the ‘squeezed middle’.

The Press Association understands Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander will announce the maximum speed of the trains will be 320km/h (199mph).

Cornwall Insight said its prediction for Ofgem’s cap from July to September now stands at £1,850 for a typical dual fuel household, a ...

Residents in a Northumberland town have raised concerns about potential cuts to opening hours at the local library.

Currys told shareholders that group like-for-like sales grew by 4 over the year to May 2, compared with a year earlier.

Star of ITV's Doc Martin, Martin Clunes, has teased that the show could return four years after its final episode.