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 ...

The former defence secretary criticised the ‘chaos’ he said surrounded Rachel Reeves’s Budget after receiving his knighthood from the ...

A crash on Wodehouse Lane is causing traffic chaos on the A449 in Wombourne. Wodenhouse Lane is closed to traffic in both directions ...

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

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.

A popular actor and comedian is set to join the line up for a comedy tour this year alongside other famous faces.

Capping salary sacrifice for pension saving has been described as ‘a short-sighted tax grab which will lower pension saving.’ ...

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

A former BBC board member who resigned last week has said he followed director-general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness in stepping down as it was “incomprehensible” that the board could ...

Westminster Abbey’s website says: “A national flag is flown on the day when the high commission of a Commonwealth member state is represented at evensong.” Pakistan rejoined the Commonwealth in 1989.