The PA news agency looks at the outcome of the Bank of England’s decision, and whether rates will fall again soon.

The abuse spanned five decades and three countries with as many as many as 130 boys and young men victimised, a review found.

Disgraced breast surgeon Ian Paterson told an inquest he “fought very hard” for a mother-of-two he operated on to have the ...

This year is on track to be the world’s hottest on record, with UN boss Antonio Guterres warning humanity was paying the price for “torching the planet”. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) ...

The collision caused the pram to tip over, resulting in the infant falling onto the platform at Banbury station, Oxfordshire.

Donald Trump’s election has increased the risk of a transatlantic trade shock but is not likely to encourage US companies to leave Ireland, the Taoiseach has said.

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey expects Rachel Reeves' budget to increase inflation by just under half a percentage point at its peak.

It comes as Sir Stephen Powis was asked about a document prioritising who should receive care in the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lindsay Rimer disappeared from Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, on November 7 1994 and her body was found dumped in a canal months later.

Lucy Letby rejected the advances of a consultant who “made it clear he had an interest in her”, a public inquiry has heard. The alleged pass was said to be one of “lots of rumours” going around as ...

Tommy Fleetwood carded a course record-equalling 62 to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Fleetwood wielded a new putter to great effect as he made an eagle ...

The Taoiseach has led tributes to broadcaster, writer and musician Kathleen Watkins following her death at the age of 90.