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

The US president said Israel would make no more attacks on Iran’s South Pars gas field but vowed to ‘massively blow it up’ if Qatar ...

Israeli defence minister Israel Katz said Iranian intelligence minister Esmail Khatib had been killed in an overnight strike.

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

The UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry is set to publish insights on how the healthcare system in Britain coped in the face of the virus.

Labour backbenchers have urged the Government to change course on overseas aid as the Foreign Secretary prepares to set out her plans for the development budget. Yvette Cooper will address MPs on ...

Reform UK Scotland is set to reveal an “unashamedly ambitious” Holyrood manifesto ahead of the elections in May. The party’s plan is to scrap all net-zero subsidies, reintroduce North Sea oil and gas ...

Scotland has become the second country in the UK to ban greyhound racing in just over 24 hours as MSPs backed a Bill to end the sport. The Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill was supported by ...

The Princess of Wales embraced the royal art of fashion diplomacy at a Windsor Castle state banquet when she matched her gown to the colour of the Nigerian national flag. Kate opted for a glamorous, ...