The Scottish Government has announced a £4 million furlough scheme aimed at keeping bus firm Alexander Dennis in Scotland. The company said earlier this year it was consulting on the potential closure ...

Baroness Jacqui Smith said she would not be giving ‘details’ on the number migrants expected to be sent back in the coming days.

An executive producer on ITV’s new phone hacking drama said he dreams of the idea that the show could have “a similar effect” to Mr Bates Vs The Post Office. The award-winning series, also co-produced ...

One of Australia’s largest banks has agreed to pay a record 240 million Australian dollars (£117 million) in penalties for corporate misconduct affecting almost 65,000 customers and the federal ...

Aldi has announced plans to invest a further £1.6 billion to accelerate its UK supermarket expansion, after revealing its sales rose last year. The discounter said the money would go toward the ...

Charles Massey, chief executive of the General Medical Council (GMC), says patient safety is falling victim to an unhealthy culture.

The investigation is to make recommendations to urgently improve care and safety in maternity and neonatal care.

Qatar’s prime minister denounced Israel as foreign ministers from Arab and Muslim nations met to discuss a possible unified response to Israel’s attack on Doha targeting the leadership of the militant ...

The former MMA fighter had been due to make pitches to two Irish councils on Monday in a bid to get onto the ballot paper.

The US secretary of state said he will use his trip to seek answers from Israeli officials about the way forward following ...

A 24-hour-a-day policing operation will be in place in the Berkshire town during the state visit, Thames Valley Police said.

The Employment Rights Bill will bring in parental leave from the first day of employment and strengthen statutory sick pay.