GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased by two points in October – although it still languishes at minus 17.

A lack of engagement with pensions ‘is holding people back from taking their best shot at long-term saving,’ Scottish Widows said.

Voting has started in the Irish presidential election. The race has boiled down to a head-to-head between Catherine Connolly, an independent who has secured the backing of left-wing opposition parties ...

POLICE have been called in after a building went up in flames in a suspected arson in Hereford. Emergency crews were called to the fire in Merestone Road in Hereford at 10.25pm on Thursday, October 23 ...

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the total volume of retail sales is estimated to have risen by 0.5 in September.

Lewis Hamilton has told Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris they will need to be as “cut-throat” as Max Verstappen if they want to win the Formula One world title. Seven-time world champion Hamilton ...

Oscar Piastri admits he is surprised at how Max Verstappen has charged into the world championship fight. After Piastri’s win ...

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery said his side have to become more clinical from the penalty spot after a shock Europa League ...

The Germany international has come under scrutiny for not producing the form which made him Bundesliga player of the year at ...

Justin Herbert threw for three touchdowns as the Los Angeles Chargers eased past the Minnesota Vikings 37-10. Herbert threw for 227 yards as the Chargers responded from a run of three losses in four ...

The Barons Cross Inn in Leominster hosts Halloween parties on 31 October, with children's activities, fancy dress, live music from XL5 Band, and ...

A SEX offender has been handed a community order after he was caught with indecent images of children. Duncan Podmore appeared before magistrates for sentencing in October after entering guilty pleas ...