Former racing car driver Greg Biffle and members of his family were among seven people who died in a plane crash in North ...

Farmers in tractors have blocked roads and set off fireworks in Brussels outside a European Union leaders’ summit, prompting ...

Consumer confidence edged up ahead of Christmas but remains subdued in the face of cost-of-living pressures, according to new figures. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index improved by two ...

Sir Chris Hoy knows his efforts to raise funds and awareness around prostate cancer will carry greater weight than his Olympic gold medals. The six-time Olympic gold-medallist revealed last year his ...

NSPCC will respond to thousands of child protection concerns during the Christmas countdown and right through the festive period.

Specimens of rare species collected by the celebrated naturalist Gerald Durrell have been donated to National Museums Scotland. The donation of more than 550 specimens and samples is now available for ...

Under changes being made next year by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), banks and payment providers with strong fraud controls will be able to set their own limits. The rule changes will take ...

As well as a £100 limit for a single contactless card transaction, there is also a cumulative total of £300 in contactless transactions, or no more than five consecutive contactless transactions, ...

Crystal Palace failed to secure direct qualification to the UEFA Conference League round of 16 after being held to a 2-2 draw by Finnish champions KuPS at Selhurst Park.

Michael van Gerwen survived an almighty scare in the opening round of the World Championship. The three-time champion battled past Mitsuhiko Tatsunami, with his 3-1 victory not telling the real story.

The European Union is delaying a massive free-trade deal with South American countries after fiery protests by farmers and last-minute opposition by France and Italy, the European Commission said. Top ...

Rory McIlroy’s stellar successes in 2025 have earned him the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, making him the first golfer to win the accolade since McIlroy himself was in nappies. The 36-year ...