The base rate fell to 4.5 on Thursday, but the Bank halved the UK’s economic growth forecast for this year while predicting surging inflation.

It warned it was facing around an extra £10 million in wage costs in its next financial year from the Budget measures.

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

STORM Cobain has been named as Leopards’ women’s team captain for the new season. She replaces Mairead Quinn who is expecting her first child. “At the moment it feels surreal to be the first captain ...

The Prime Minister said that ‘we do need to transition to clean power’ while on a visit to the UK National Nuclear Laboratory.

Ethan O’Neill would love to follow in dad's footsteps as Leopards start their 2025 campaign against League One Workington tomorrow night. (Friday) ...

Racing at Thurles on Thursday was abandoned following the second race due to an incident at the final fence that resulted in Michael O’Sullivan receiving medical attention.

Prince Andrew School is the only secondary school on the remote British overseas territory of St Helena, in the South Atlantic Ocean.

The princess visited Southmead Hospital on Bristol, where she spent five nights after her horse-related accident some seven months ago.

A claim has been received on the £83.4 million EuroMillions jackpot prize from the draw on January 24, operator Allwyn has said. Allwyn said the lucky ticket-holder, who was in possession of their ...

The Prince of Wales said it is important to break down any “taboos and stigmas around mental health” as he met young farmers to discuss rural isolation and loneliness.

Archer and Saqib Mahmood each took a wicket as India lurched to 19 for two but Gill, who overturned an lbw decision against him on 38, Iyer and Patel were superb as England were made to pay for ...