Tributes have flooded in following the death of former Labour Party general secretary and Teesside University chancellor, Lord Tom Sawyer.

The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates unchanged at several of its meetings since last year’s general election.

Ian Murray rejected calls for a wealth tax, saying the only solution to the UK’s economic issues was to grow the economy.

Governor Andrew Bailey described it as a ‘finely balanced decision’ after MPC members were forced to hold a second vote.

Javon Riley allegedly picked up the gunman in a stolen Nissan Juke on false plates before transferring to a Range Rover in north London.

Phil Appleton, 71, sent numerous messages, visited the actress’s home address on several occasions and left ‘unwanted’ gifts.

Universities in northern England face having their contribution to the economy undermined after they missed out on a share of £54 million, eight mayors have warned. A total 12 institutions have access ...

Terrence Smith, 35, and Peter Walker, 37, have been jailed after police uncovered their drug enterprise in Yarm.

Higher labour costs in the food industry and supermarkets have pushed up costs for shoppers, the Bank of England said.

VJ Day on August 15 marks the anniversary of Japan’s surrender to the Allies following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

Chris Walters, senior director for the price review, will take the helm from August 30, Ofwat announced on Thursday.

The first people have been charged with showing support for Palestine Action in England and Wales after the group was banned as a terror organisation, the Metropolitan Police said as the force ...