Some economists had previously been expecting policymakers to deliver a cut, prior to the escalation of the war in Iran.

Iran has been taking aim at its Gulf Arab neighbours’ energy facilities since the war with the US and Israel started on ...

Peers also rejected an attempt to overturn the move by MPs to decriminalise women terminating their own pregnancy.

Iran lashed out after the killing of one of its top leaders in an airstrike, with attacks on its Gulf neighbours and Israel on Wednesday. It used some of its latest missiles to evade air defences and ...

The former prime minister was speaking after a Bill to allow assisted dying in Scotland was voted down by MSPs.

The King has told the Nigerian president when “rain clouds gather” their nations can “tighten the grip of friendship” in a speech celebrating the West African nation’s contribution to British life.

Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh has said that labelling the group as antisemitic means people “water that term down”. The group were interviewed by the Big Issue after it was ruled the rapper, who ...

Scotland’s Finance Secretary has demanded the UK Government “finally step up” and provide financial support to Glasgow following the devastating city centre fire. Shona Robison said it is “astonishing ...

Energy firms have been warned not to rip off businesses as the Middle East crisis forces prices up. Regulator Ofgem and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband have written to business suppliers to demand ...