John Healey said the new ‘Local Apprenticeship Service’ would see teams acting like ‘football scouts’ to link young people with firms.

Greater devolution was a key pledge of the new Scottish Labour leader’s run for the top job, which he won just over a week ago.

Elisha Brabin, 36, and her children Leo Brabin, Ellis Brabin and Prudence Brabin died in the fire at their home in Bootle, Merseyside.

Sir Rod’s The Final Encore tour will include dates in Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, London, Birmingham and Manchester.

Thames Water said its specialist team was ‘on site and working to stop the water flooding from the broken pipe’ in West Molesey, Surrey.

Five men have been arrested on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences near RAF Fairford. Here is what we know so far: Gloucestershire police say they were alerted to three suspicious vehicles ...

The cost of diesel has risen steadily in recent weeks due to the impact on global supplies from the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and from renewed hostilities in th ...

The number of confirmed cases of Ebola virus in The Democratic Republic of the Congo has surged past 8,000, as the country ...

BT’s Openreach has been ordered to withdraw a heavily discounted offer aimed at new customers after the industry watchdog said the deal was “not fair and reasonable” and could damage competition from ...

The discount grocer reported earnings down 1 at £432.9 million in 2025 as investment in prices and a rising wage bill offset a 5 sales rise.

Ladbrokes and Sportingbet owner Entain has cut its online sales outlook and said earnings will be at the lower end of guidance after Brazil moved to ban online gambling.

Orange Order members remain at Drumcree in Portadown with efforts set to intensify on Monday to find a political solution to a contentious parade which brought thousands of protesters on to the ...