GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased by two points in October – although it still languishes at minus 17.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the total volume of retail sales is estimated to have risen by 0.5 in September.

A lack of engagement with pensions ‘is holding people back from taking their best shot at long-term saving,’ Scottish Widows said.

Voting has started in the Irish presidential election. The race has boiled down to a head-to-head between Catherine Connolly, an independent who has secured the backing of left-wing opposition parties ...

AN “amazing and inspirational teacher” who is “selfless and hard working” was honoured with one of our Guardian Education Awards 2025.

DRIVERS planning on take part in an illegal car meet this weekend are being warned they could face arrest. Cheshire Police has been made aware of an unauthorised car meet which is due to take place on ...

Christmas Island National Park acting manager Alexia Jankowski said on Thursday there were up to 200 million of the endemic ...

Mr Vance’s scathing remark came as his visit to the country wrapped up and Marc Rubio announced he would now travel to Israel ...

The SNP’s Westminster leader and Aberdeen South MP has urged the Government to act “swiftly” on the issue as the scandal surrounding Andrew’s friendship with the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and ...

Plaid Cymru has defeated Reform UK in a fiercely-fought Welsh Parliament by-election, with defending party Labour trailing in third. Nigel Farage’s party was hoping to win its first seat at the ballot ...

The Scottish Affairs Committee also said the Scottish and UK governments should have acted sooner to prepare for job losses at Grangemouth.