The announcement comes as the UK Government and International Energy Agency hosts a summit on the future of energy security.

People could get a retirement savings boost from a pension consolidator to scoop up smaller pots that may otherwise become lost. There are now 13 million of these small pots, holding £1,000 or less, ...

The ban on the possession and supply of sim farm devices will be introduced through the Crime and Policing Bill.

On average, men have a shorter life expectancy compared to women – a difference of almost four years – and officials are asking for views on what must be done to “close the gap”. Men are also more ...

A special set of stamps is being issued to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. A main set of 10 stamps will honour men and women who made contributions during the Second World War, while a mini-sheet ...

The majority of people do not view bold policies to improve public health as being part of a “nanny state”, according to a report.

Andrew Flintoff has relived the horror of his life-changing car crash, admitting his lowest moments left him thinking, “I wish I’d died”. The former England star suffered a serious accident while ...

Meanwhile, Patrick Gavigan, based in Kildare, said it was “momentous” to be inside the basilica to witness the Pope’s remains close up after queuing with his wife Alice for almost four hours.

Talks between the UK, France, Germany, the US and Ukraine were downgraded after US secretary of state Marco Rubio failed to attend.