However, new figures were stronger than expected by economists, who had predicted a reading of 51.2 for the latest month.

Mr Harris asked that everything is done to ensure the release of Ms Heraty and other hostages, including a three-year-old child.

The Ghanaian midfielder, 32, has been charged with five counts of rape against two women as well as a charge of sexual assault against a third woman.

The Russian Foreign Ministry linked the decision to efforts by the US and its allies to develop intermediate-range weapons.

THE Forth Road Bridge is currently closed after a report of concern for a person. Police Scotland have advised motorists to avoid the area with the route shut in both directions. A statement explained ...

The FCA said Mr Woodford and his fund ‘made unreasonable and inappropriate investment decisions’ between July 2018 and June 2019 ...

Registrations of new cars stalled in July as many drivers delayed purchases of electric vehicles (EVs) until Government grants are rolled out. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) ...

Harvey Willgoose, also 15, was stabbed in the heart during the lunch break at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield in February.

There will be two weeks of roadworks near Kincardine as essential survey work to the Alcemi Devilla Forest Site is undertaken by SP Energy Networks ...

Rosyth households have reported loss of water supply due to a burst pipe, with residents in the Ramsay Lane area saying that taps aren't working at all. Scottish Water are investigating the damage on ...

Yvette Cooper said guidance was already being reviewed about how the police release information about people arrested over crimes.

The Home Secretary has refused to put a figure on the number of migrants the Government hopes to exchange with France for legal asylum seekers.