As the president-elect prepares to start his second term in office, China is bracing for unpredictability in its ties with the US.

Sir John Nott, the defence secretary during the Falklands War, has died aged 92. The senior Conservative twice offered his resignation to Margaret Thatcher after the Argentinian invasion of the South ...

The chancellor’s left-leaning Social Democrats will now effectively lead a minority government with its remaining coalition partner.

The widow of an Olympic champion is appealing for the return of two of his medals after they were stolen during a burglary. Richard Meade won the team eventing and individual eventing golds at the ...

Mike Ashley’s firm had been trying to install him as Boohoo’s new chief executive, but the online retailer chose someone else.

The group is pressing ahead with plans over the next six months to make annual cash savings of around £12 million.

Residents at a care home enjoyed Bonfire Night with a fireworks display and seasonal treats. Oulton Park Care Centre, in Oulton Broad, celebrated the occasion on November 5 with cake, jacket potatoes, ...

The UK’s second largest supermarket firm said changes to national insurance rules will lead to a £140 million cost increase.

Hungary’s fiery, right-wing leader says Donald Trump’s victory will help his own battle against immigration and multi-culturalism and restore traditional family values. In Argentina, a president who ...

Engineering giant Rolls-Royce has said supply chain conditions remain “challenging” but sales are on track amid its transformation programme. The company said it has been supported by strong demand in ...

Tropical Storm Trami and Typhoon Kong-rey hit the northern Philippines in recent weeks, leaving at least 151 people dead and affecting nearly 9 million others. The deaths and destruction from the ...

The retailer said it was boosted by strong sales of its Taste the Difference premium range and its Nectar membership pricing.