The Environment Secretary set out reforms to boost profitability in the farming sector as the Government stands firm on agriculture property relief.

It comes despite a slowdown in nightclub closures over the past year, with a net reduction of 13 venues in 2024.

As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages will remain online as a lasting tribute to the memory of those we have lost.

Ferocious winds that drove the flames have calmed somewhat and were not expected to be as powerful during the day on Thursday.

The annoncement was made following a vote by the Stormont Assembly to extend post-Brexit trading arrangements for the region for another four years.

Snow, ice and freezing temperatures had forced the club and authorities to convene at lunchtime to assess weather and travel conditions.

The intensity of US President-elect Donald Trump’s rhetoric and his unpredictability can be “destabilising”, Foreign Secretary David Lammy said. Mr Lammy also criticised Elon Musk, a key Trump ally, ...

West Barns and District Community Council is looking for someone to join the group until October, when there will be elections for all community councils in East Lothian. As well as covering the ...

Downing Street questioned whether Ms Truss would also be writing to ‘millions of people up and down the country’ who shared the ...

Lucy Powell said postponement will only be considered if it will help to deliver devolution in ‘the most ambitious timeframe possible’.

Commons leader Lucy Powell said many members see the ‘real, dangerous impact’ of ketamine as ministers consider upgrading the ...