Business

HSBC posts earnings leap and boosts shareholder payouts

The banking giant unveiled a better-than-expected jump of more than 90% in pre-tax profits...

Business

Ofgem launches probe into British Gas over forced prepayment meter installations

The regulator says that it will be a “comprehensive, independent and wide-ranging review”...

Business

Shortage of tomatoes widening to more products and likely to last ‘weeks’

It comes after a combination of bad weather and transport problems in Africa and Europe...

Business

Chancellor resists calls for public sector pay boost despite budget surplus

The ONS have revealed that the Government reported a surprise monthly surplus of £5.4 billion in January...

Showbiz

From Ian McKellen to Florence Pugh – 6 big London Fashion Week moments

Sir Ian McKellen’s poetry recital...

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Farming grants of more than £168m ‘will boost food production’

More than £168 million in grants are to be made available to farmers this year...

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Ex-Met officer ‘made derogatory remarks about Katie Price’s son’, hearing told

Former Metropolitan Police officer made derogatory comments about Katie Price’s son in a WhatsApp group ...

Showbiz

London Fashion Week spotlights creativity and resilience of Ukrainian designers

Three of Ukraine’s most prominent designers have shown their latest collections on the final day of London Fashion Wee...

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Shortage of tomatoes widening to more products and likely to last ‘weeks’

A shortage of tomatoes affecting UK supermarkets is widening to other fruit and vegetables...

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Professor Sir Chris Whitty attacks marketing of vapes to children

England’s chief medical officer has attacked the “appalling” marketing of vapes to children...