Promises by the Conservatives and Labour on tax are similar but reality will emerge after 4 July.

Consumer groups say the latest loyalty promotions could encourage shoppers to go over budget.

There is disruption between Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District due to the incident near Shap.

Ravinder Naga says he confessed to stealing £35,000 from his mother’s post office in Greenock to save her from prison.

US and EU crime agencies make arrests after suspects used information for fraud and bomb threats.

Chief executives are vulnerable to the same forces buffeting their employees. Leadership is important, but so is efficiency — and cost-cutting.