Most analysts are predicting an increase from 3.75% to 4%, the first increase in more than three years.

British diplomats are looking to offer reassurance that there is a sense of urgency to deal with the issue, even if a date for doing so is not yet confirmed, Chris Mason writes.

Vickrum Digwa, who was sentenced to life in prison for murdering Henry Nowak, appeals his sentence.

Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago.

The final piece in a £2bn rail project is late, with less than half of the trains tested.