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.

MPs told it's crunch time for a decision on refurbishment amid warnings of a Notre Dame-style fire.

The wider risk to the UK public from the deadly virus remains low, a government spokesperson says.

As many as 1,700 officers could be deployed in the biggest Police Scotland operation since last year's visit by President Trump.

Arif Patel unsuccessfully claimed the value of his property empire had been inflated by a judge.

An Airbnb host says it was "carnage" inside her house after it was damaged during a stay.

It was thought the Stonehenge artefact was from north east Scotland but a new study disputes that.

The soldier is speaking out now because of the government's draft law to deal with the legacy of the Troubles.

Co-founder of Palestine Action, Huda Ammori, is challenging the government's decision to proscribe the group.

King Charles III was formally opening the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm) in Antigua and Barbuda.

The slang word has become popular among members of Generations Z and Alpha - both online and in everyday conversation.

Karl Bushby returns home to Hull after journey of 28 years and 31,000 miles.

Is it symptom a health service at breaking point - or a positive way of involving the public?

Laura Sides faced a dilemma of whether to find out if she would inherit her father's condition.

The Democrats sweep in the US midterm elections is the focus of Thursday's papers.

The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?

The Pulp Fiction director and Spinning Around singer caused a stir in a Welsh seaside town.