The number of mortgage approvals made to home buyers reached the highest level since the summer of 2022 last month, according to Bank of England figures. Some 68,300 mortgage approvals for house ...

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Scotland’s Culture Secretary has urged broadcasters to bring more productions north of the border. After meetings with the BBC, Channel 4 and regulator Ofcom this week, Angus Robertson has pushed for ...

Louise Haigh said she reported a work phone stolen after being mugged in 2013 but later found the phone in her home.

The first assisted dying debate in the House of Commons in almost a decade is “long overdue”, the MP behind the Bill has said as she appealed for respect and compassion in Parliament on the ...

Irish premier Simon Harris has said he expects a “fascinating couple of days” after he cast his vote in the General Election minutes after polling stations opened.

Described by the Royal Mint as “the nation’s most collectable coin”, the 50p has seen over 100 different designs ...

Gregg Wallace has been accused of making “lesbian jokes” and “highly inappropriate” comments in the latest of a string of complaints made against the TV presenter by people who claim they previously ...

Andy Farrell expects a “seamless” transition in the Ireland camp during his sabbatical with the British and Irish Lions. Farrell will temporarily depart his head coach role following Saturday’s clash ...

Ollie Pope revealed a heart to heart with his mentor Alec Stewart helped pave the way for his timely return to form against New Zealand. Pope’s association with the former England captain runs deep, ...

Police and protesters have clashed in Georgia after the country’s ruling party suspended negotiations to join the European Union until 2028. Police used water cannons, pepper spray and tear gas to ...

Ms Haigh became the youngest female Cabinet minister to ever be appointed when she was made Transport Secretary earlier this year.