The group reported pre-tax profits tumbling to £98 million for the six months to June 30, down from £338 million a year earlier.

Halifax said on Thursday house prices were 2.4% higher compared with July last year, slowing from June's 2.7% increase. The housing market has settled after a rush to beat the expiry in April of a tax ...

Because of record global heat in 2023 and 2024, the world is still going through its biggest – and fourth ever recorded – mass coral bleaching event on record, with heat stress hurting nearly 84% of ...

The average house price jumped by 0.4% or more than £1,000 in cash terms in July, Halifax has reported. Across the UK, the average property value in July was £298,237, up from £297,157 in June.

Emmerdale fans have been left 'confused' by a character's risky decision on the ITV show as a major exit is 'confirmed'.

Mr Trump has promoted the tariffs as a way to reduce the persistent trade deficit. But importers sought to avoid the taxes by importing more goods before the taxes went into effect. As a result, the ...

Actor and presenter Rob Brydon is the gamemaster on the series, taking competitors across Europe on board the X-bus.

An emergency alert drill in a month’s time “will be one of the biggest public safety exercises” in UK history, a Cabinet minister has said. Pat McFadden said mobile phone alerts could save lives ...

COCKERMOUTH Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) were called after a walker heard shouts for help in the Lake District. The walker was in Warnscale, near Buttermere, and heard the shouts accompanied by a ...

A beach, a lake, and a harbour are just some of the free attractions in the Whitehaven area. St Bees Beach, recognised with an ENCAMS Seaside Award, is known for its cleanliness. The beach has a ...

If you’re worried your pet might have heatstroke, or they’re showing any of the symptoms above, it’s important to contact your vet immediately – remember, heatstroke can be life-threatening. More ...

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