Northern Ireland’s First Minister said instead of ‘real action’ to bring down bills, many will now face higher tax bills in the year ahead.

Former Westlife singer Brian McFadden said he is “really excited” as it was announced he will be taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special. Irish singer McFadden, 45, will perform ...

Lightning has already been confirmed on Jupiter and Saturn, and Mars has long been suspected of having it too.

Martin O’Neill is well aware of the size of the challenge as he bids to mark his final European match with Celtic with victory. The 73-year-old is set to make way for Wilfried Nancy in the coming week ...

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This year’s competition was marred by various problems, including a sharp-tongued scolding by a Thai organiser of Fatima Bosch Fernandez of Mexico.

The Office for Budget Responsibility also pointed to a worsening short-term picture for inflation and unemployment.

A Turkish-German family of four who died while on holiday in Istanbul were likely poisoned by gas emitted from a pesticide used to treat a bug infestation in their hotel, according to a preliminary ...

The Reform UK leader also suggested people complaining about his behaviour at school had ‘different political views to me’.

Rachel Reeves’s second Budget as Chancellor has set the UK on a path towards levels of tax, spending and investment not seen for many years, according to the latest economic forecasts. Here the PA ...

Salary-sacrificed pension contributions above an annual £2,000 threshold will no longer be exempt from national insurance from April 2029.

Stormont Finance Minister John O’Dowd said Rachel Reeves’ spending plan ‘strengthened the need’ for fiscal devolution in Northern Ireland.