Sir Stephen Houghton, chairman of the body representing metropolitan district councils, questioned benefits changes and investment strategy.

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Prices were largely driven higher by a 17.4 rise in chocolate confectionery prices in the four weeks to April 20.

Temperatures could soar as high as 29C in parts of the UK this week according to the latest forecasts from the Met Office ...

Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s status has dominated discussions in the days after Pope Francis’s death amid questions about whether he would participate in the conclave to elect his successor. After his ...

Former X Factor judge Dannii Minogue has said she would “not be alive” today if it were not for her resilience when dealing with “nasty” comments about her appearance. The Australian singer and TV ...

Liam Field, 31, entered not guilty pleas to three charges of assault at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, April 22.

Thousands of UK travellers are trying to return home on Tuesday after being stranded overnight because of widespread power cuts in Portugal and Spain. Airports in both countries were disrupted by the ...

Around 80 people have been evacuated from their homes after a fire broke out at an electrical substation in west London. Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters were called on Tuesday morning ...

Mark Carney’s election victory in Canada came after a surge in his Liberal Party’s fortunes following Donald Trump’s threats against ...

The sugar tax could be extended to milkshakes, sweet treats and dairy alternatives, resulting in increased charges.

BBC Mock the Week comedian Milton Jones has announced he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will be 'undergoing surgery'.