Sir Stephen Houghton, chairman of the body representing metropolitan district councils, questioned benefits changes and investment strategy.

However, there were green shoots in the spring, with the likes of Caldwell Potter, who won at both Cheltenham and Aintree, Kalif Du Berlais, Blueking d’Oroux, Regent’s Stroll and Quebecois all showing ...

Kemi Badenoch has said she would not want a man performing an “intimate” examination which checks for breast cancer. The Conservative leader said she would “definitely want a woman” to perform a ...

The Dutchman has been coy about his summer plans but captain Virgil van Dijk said, after signing his new two-year contract, he understood a “big summer” was planned.

Thousands of UK travellers are trying to return home on Tuesday after being stranded overnight because of widespread power cuts in Portugal and Spain. Airports in both countries were disrupted by the ...

It came as parent firm Associated British Foods said it saw ‘weaker sales’ across the budget fashion chain’s UK and Ireland stores.

Around 80 people have been evacuated from their homes after a fire broke out at an electrical substation in west London. Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters were called on Tuesday morning ...

Mark Carney’s election victory in Canada came after a surge in his Liberal Party’s fortunes following Donald Trump’s threats against ...

Authorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir have temporarily shut more than half of tourist resorts in the scenic Himalayan region after last week’s deadly attack on tourists raised tensions between ...

Former Liverpool winger John Barnes does not believe there is a pressing need for Arne Slot to bolster his Premier League title winners with new signings. A record-equalling 20th championship was ...

The sugar tax could be extended to milkshakes, sweet treats and dairy alternatives, resulting in increased charges.

Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s status has dominated discussions in the days after Pope Francis’s death amid questions about whether he would participate in the conclave to elect his successor. After his ...