China has ordered banks and other financial institutions to encourage more consumer financing and use of credit cards as part ...

A man has been arrested after a woman died when she was hit by a car on the driveway of a home. The crash, involving a Hyundai Tucson, occurred off cul-de-sac Lea Mill Park Drive in Yeadon, Leeds, at ...

Former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique is being questioned by a judge as part of a judicial probe into the business deal that led to the Spanish Super Cup being hosted in Saudi Arabia.

Emma Reynolds, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, said: “The FCA’s review of the contactless payment limits, including removing the £100 limit on individual payments, is a welcome step to ensure that ...

ENGLAND legend James Haskell insists new star Henry Pollock has the 'x-factor' to succeed on the eve of his highly-anticipated international ...

Rocky Clark believes Premiership Women's Rugby fans will be treated to an instant classic as her beloved Saracens prepare to welcome ...

Police in Glasgow will be given greater stop-and-search powers ahead of and after Sunday’s Old Firm game.

Former Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of multiple sex attacks on a woman and a teenage girl. The 50-year-old has previously denied two counts of rape, ...

The crew of HMS Lancaster – which works out of Bahrain – recovered 340kg of heroin and 83kg of methamphetamine.

Asda has cut fuel prices by 4p per litre at all its forecourts, the retailer said, amid a drop in wholesale costs. The price reduction applies to petrol and diesel at all Asda and Asda Express branded ...

Rachel Reeves has doubled down on the need to reform the welfare system, insisting the Government must “get a grip” on it amid concerns from Labour MPs about the impact of expected cuts to the budget.

Millions of people in South Asia are celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, by wearing bright powder, dancing and feasting on traditional sweets. The raucous spring festival sees Hindus take ...