24 h. ago Scale of bank fraud and money mules is 'so vast' it should be a national security threat, think tank warns

The scale of bank fraud and money mules across Britain is so vast it should be considered a national security threat, a leading think tank warns.

Events

47 h. ago US politicians warn Labour that selling Thames Water to a Chinese firm would be a 'national security threat'

Hong Kong 's CK Infrastructure Holdings (CKI) has emerged as a leading contender to take over debt-laden Thames Water.

Events

48 h. ago Dozens of River Island stores closing across the UK, including two in London

River Island’s restructuring deal is set to cut more than 300 roles in total across the UK.

Politics

5 d. ago National security warning as union says critical jobs are set to be cut

Jobs are expected to be shed at UK Security Vetting (UKSV) and among staff who advise the Cobra emergency committee - sparking a warning from the PCS union

Events

6 d. ago More than 100 civil servants set to be cut from security vetting and Cobra teams

The proposed cuts are part of wider plans to reduce the Civil Service headcount.

Events

9 d. ago Interest rates LIVE: Bank of England set to make major cut as economy struggles

Interest rates are set to be slashed to 4% this afternoon, marking the fifth cut since last August - and taking the cost of borrowing to its lowest level in more than two years

Economics

9 d. ago Bank of England set to cut interest rates TODAY in bid to boost sluggish UK economy

Experts think the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will reduce the base rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4 per cent at lunchtime.

Economics

1 week ago Train passengers on Manchester routes set for quicker service as part of multi

Faster trains are set to cut journey times from Manchester to Leeds

Politics

1 week ago Revealed: The staggering cost of Lady Eliza Spencer's engagement ring

Lady Eliza's breathtaking engagement ring features a 2.50 carat pear-cut diamond set on a platinum band, and UK jewellers Steven Stone have estimated its price.

Politics