West Yorkshire coffee shop chain Merrie England has blamed soaring costs and Government policy for contributing to trading troubles as it shut its doors after 60 years. The group – founded in 1966 – ...

The new Celebrity Masterchef contestants, who will compete in the long-running BBC One show, include TV personalities, an Olympic star, and ...

New technical education routes will be available to 14-year-olds as Andy Burnham drives reforms to tackle youth unemployment.

An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu and caused part of a shopping centre to collapse on Tuesday, leaving dozens of people missing or injured, ...

A woman whose unborn baby’s body was found in a paper bag on the floor of funeral director Robert Bush’s business sobbed as she told him: “I trusted you with the most precious person in my life.” ...

Duncan Scott will bid to seize the Home Nations bragging rights in tonight’s blockbuster Battle of Britain 200m freestyle final.

New analysis suggests the State Pension could reach £20,561 by 2046, with retirees facing income tax bills of up to £1,598 if tax ...

Wirral’s Freya Anderson insists the gap is closing on swimming powerhouse Australia after claiming another Commonwealth Games relay silver.

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for more than £150 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune ...