The grandfather of the incoming head of MI6 was a Nazi spy chief, reports have said. Blaise Metreweli was announced as the new chief of MI6 earlier this month – becoming the 18th person to take on the ...

Last-minute concessions to the Government’s controversial welfare reforms have been welcomed by some campaigners but described as not good enough by others. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at ...

The US targeted Iran’s three most important sites with a wave of cruise missiles and bunker-buster bombs dropped by B-2 bombers on Sunday.

Stamp duty discounts became less generous in April, but transaction figures for May show a pick-up in house sales.

Joe Duffy has praised the callers as he prepares for his last episode of RTE’s famous phone-in show on Friday afternoon. The Ballyfermot broadcaster, 69, is retiring after 37 years at the station, ...

Pupils at the King’s former school have entertained local people with a free Shakespeare performance at the holiday home ...

The deal could see migrants who arrive in the UK by crossing the English Channel in small boats returned to France.

The SMMT said the reduction was mainly due to ongoing model changeovers, restructuring and the impact of US tariffs.

A convicted killer and stalker of Girls Aloud star Cheryl Tweedy has admitted another breach of a restraining order after turning up at the singer’s home. Daniel Bannister pleaded guilty to a single ...

A major search operation is under way near a river for a missing 13-year-old boy. Cleveland Police have appealed for information about Mylo Capilla, who was last seen at around 9pm on Thursday in an ...

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is to become chairman of Royal Mail after completing the £3.6 billion takeover of the postal service. Mr Kretinsky’s EP Group said that, following the closure of the ...

The sportswear giant recently warned it would raise prices on some trainers and clothing in the US to counter rising tariffs.