Consumer confidence edged up ahead of Christmas but remains subdued in the face of cost-of-living pressures, according to new figures. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index improved by two ...

Sir Chris Hoy knows his efforts to raise funds and awareness around prostate cancer will carry greater weight than his Olympic gold medals. The six-time Olympic gold-medallist revealed last year his ...

Specimens of rare species collected by the celebrated naturalist Gerald Durrell have been donated to National Museums Scotland. The donation of more than 550 specimens and samples is now available for ...

Under changes being made next year by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), banks and payment providers with strong fraud controls will be able to set their own limits. The rule changes will take ...

Michael van Gerwen survived an almighty scare in the opening round of the World Championship. The three-time champion battled past Mitsuhiko Tatsunami, with his 3-1 victory not telling the real story.

Crystal Palace failed to secure direct qualification to the UEFA Conference League round of 16 after being held to a 2-2 draw by Finnish champions KuPS at Selhurst Park.

Property professionals are now expecting the new year to start with a ‘bang’ as mortgage lenders look to attract borrowers and home movers.

Farmers in tractors have blocked roads and set off fireworks in Brussels outside a European Union leaders’ summit, prompting ...

The European Union is delaying a massive free-trade deal with South American countries after fiery protests by farmers and last-minute opposition by France and Italy, the European Commission said. Top ...

Angela Constance has been accused of misrepresenting comments made by grooming gangs expert Professor Alexis Jay in Holyrood.

Data published on Thursday showed the open caseload was 79,619 at the end of September, up from 78,329 at the end of June.

Associated Newspapers Limited ‘vehemently’ denies the ‘preposterous allegations’ and is defending the legal action.