Boss Andy Spencer said the company has started the new financial year with ‘real confidence’ despite economic pressures on the pub sector.

The William Hill owner said the closure of 270 shops ‘shows the real impact on jobs and livelihoods from higher industry taxation’.

The Prince of Wales, speaking during a surprise appearance on The Graham Norton Show, said his children Charlotte and Louis are particular fans.

Robbie Williams, Fatboy Slim and Kings Of Leon will headline the 2027 Isle of Wight Festival. They will be joined by a host of other artists including the Kaiser Chiefs, 5 Seconds of Summer, Bastille, ...

Thousands of Christmas shoppers on London’s Oxford Street will have their faces scanned by live facial recognition cameras, with the technology due to be installed in December, just in time for the ...

Storm Austen is expected to bring heavy rain to much of Scotland over Friday, with residents, drivers and business owners urged to take care. A Met Office yellow warning for rain came into force at ...

The first storm of the season has hit the island of Ireland with the second due over the weekend. An orange rain warning came into effect for Cork, Kerry and Waterford late on Thursday night as Storm ...

Linda Williams, 60, who has waived her right to anonymity, was attacked by serial rapist and former officer Carrick in 2004.

At least 16 people have died and 54 others were injured after a magnitude 7 earthquake hit China’s Tibet region, collapsing hundreds of homes in the northern regional city of Nagqu. Search and rescue ...

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has welcomed armed forces veterans and Poppy Appeal collectors to No 10 North to mark the start of this year’s campaign. Mr Burnham made a contribution to the appeal at his ...

The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes fell by 0.4 in September, compared with the previous month.

The gas field, 150 miles east of Aberdeen in Scotland, had been approved after years of uncertainty and a court case.