Boring Bank in tune with government at the moment – but the harmony won’t last

If you're wondering why monetary policy - the setting of interest rates and, these days, quantitative easing (QE) - seems to be so boring, well, you have a point.

PM defends Navy warship’s actions as Moscow warns ‘no options can be ruled out’

Boris Johnson has insisted Royal Navy warship HMS Defender was sailing legally in Ukrainian waters and that Russia did not any fire warning shots.

No baby boom in lockdown – but couples got busy afterwards, figures suggest

COVID lockdown restrictions in March 2020 did not lead to a baby boom - and the total fertility rate in England and Wales for 2021 could end up being the lowest ever recorded, ONS...

Lloyd Webber launches legal action over COVID test event scheme

Andrew Lloyd Webber has joined others in launching legal action to try to force the government to disclose results of its coronavirus events research programme.

Bank of England now sees inflation peak above 3% but plays down risk to economy

The Bank of England has raised its expectations for inflation but reiterated its view that the coronavirus crisis-linked spike in price rises of recent months does not represent a looming crisis for the economy.

‘Real opportunity’ to ‘open up’ travel for those with two COVID jabs – PM says

Boris Johnson has indicated that a relaxation of travel rules for those who have had two doses of a coronavirus vaccine is on the horizon.

‘Maybe somebody is waving’: Scientists identify planets where aliens could observe human activity

Planets where alien life could be able to observe human activity on Earth have been identified by scientists.

‘Stay strong Queen!’ Stars send messages of support to Britney after court speech

Stars have been sending their support to Britney Spears after she spoke in court about the "abusive" conservatorship arrangement that controls her life.