Scotland’s First Minister has said the UK’s first drug consumption room represents a “crucial step” in reducing drug-related deaths. John Swinney and Health Secretary Neil Gray will visit The Thistle ...

Sarah Breeden, the Bank’s deputy governor for financial stability, also said firms might respond to the tax rises by cutting staff or ...

Council leaders in Leicestershire and Rutland are urging the Government to “wake up” and release cash after severe flooding displaced hundreds of people from their homes. Local leaders signed a joint ...

Leaders from major employers will be among those to sit on new employment councils in regions across England and Wales.

A cold snap which saw tens of thousands without power or water is coming to an end, the Irish national weather agency said. The bitterly cold Arctic airmass that has been affecting the country for ...

Sainsbury’s told shareholders it is on track to increase its profits for the year, in line with previous targets.

BURGLARS broke into a home to steal car keys before making off in a stolen car as police hunt the thieves. The burglary happened in Bishampton near Pershore at around 11.30pm on Tuesday and, although ...