Consumer confidence edged up ahead of Christmas but remains subdued in the face of cost-of-living pressures, according to new figures. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index improved by two ...

Specimens of rare species collected by the celebrated naturalist Gerald Durrell have been donated to National Museums Scotland. The donation of more than 550 specimens and samples is now available for ...

Under changes being made next year by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), banks and payment providers with strong fraud controls will be able to set their own limits. The rule changes will take ...

NSPCC will respond to thousands of child protection concerns during the Christmas countdown and right through the festive period.

As well as a £100 limit for a single contactless card transaction, there is also a cumulative total of £300 in contactless transactions, or no more than five consecutive contactless transactions, ...

Former racing car driver Greg Biffle and members of his family were among seven people who died in a plane crash in North ...

The European Union is delaying a massive free-trade deal with South American countries after fiery protests by farmers and last-minute opposition by France and Italy, the European Commission said. Top ...

Some Republicans have spoken out in opposition to any changes and urged Mr Trump to maintain current standards.

Aldi has been forced to put a purchase limit on its popular Nicolas de Montbart Champagne Brut after a surge in sales.

A fresh batch of images from paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have been released on the eve of the expected disclosure of the “Epstein files”. Democrats from the US House Oversight ...

Commander Tom Leonard said that it was ‘phenomenal’ for the ship’s company and their families to be recognised.

Forum B remain top of Division One following an 8-2 win over Rutherford A. Only Lewis Waddup could make an impression on the Forum side, but Alex Sheppard's maximum put paid to any hopes RAL might ...