Consumer Prices Index inflation increased to 3.8 in July, from 3.6 in June, the Office for National Statistics said.

If that formula is used to set next year’s fare increase, the cost of train travel will jump by 5.8%. Pressure group Railfuture recently told the PA news agency “it would be outrageous” if fares even ...

John Swinney has said Shetland will play a “significant role” in efforts to drive economic growth ahead of his visit to the islands. Scotland’s First Minister said the islands are well placed to ...

A key mediator has stressed the urgency of brokering a ceasefire in Gaza after Hamas showed a “positive response” to a ...

The ultimate dining plan is new to Alton Towers for 2025 and promises savings of more than 40%. It allows you to enjoy a range of perks, including lunch at the park, an evening meal, sweet treats, ...

Gloucestershire end Worcestershire Rapids’ unbeaten run with a six-wicket win in the Metro Bank One Day Cup at New Road. Match highlights and ...

Broxbourne Council in Hertfordshire is the first to say it is taking legal advice after the High Court ruling on migrant hotels.

Tensions have soared between the two neighbouring countries following the overthrow of Syrian president Bashar Assad in December.

The Royal Mint said the dual release of 23 million Queen coins alongside the King’s £1 coins was a pivotal moment in British coinage history.

A member of rap group Kneecap is due to appear in court for allegedly supporting a proscribed terror organisation. Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, is accused of ...

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said it was a ‘disgrace’ that so many white, working-class children are being written off at school.

By Tuesday, Erin had lost some strength from previous days and dropped to a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105mph, the National Hurricane Centre in Miami said. It was about 650 ...