EU member states approve historic Mercosur trade deal with Latin America, ending 25 years of talks. The agreement triggers immediate protests from farmers across Europe over fears for local agriculture.
Thousands of French farmers converged on Paris to protest the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, citing threats to their livelihoods and unfair competition. See the full report.
Atlanta Hawks trade franchise star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, reshaping both teams' futures. Full details inside.
UK construction output contracts for 12th straight month, with housebuilding at its weakest since May 2020. Industry faces deep challenges despite glimmers of optimism. Read the full analysis.
The UK construction sector has now declined for a full year, new data reveals, putting Labour's target of 1.5 million new homes by 2030 in serious jeopardy. Read the full analysis.
Discover the nine key financial strategies used by society's richest, from investing over saving to building multiple income streams. Learn how to adopt a wealth mindset today.
Locals on England's most picturesque street rage at 'sheer hell' of building work and fairy-lit palms they say belong in Dubai, not the Cotswolds. Read the full story.
The Arizona Supreme Court building in Phoenix was evacuated on Monday after a suspicious package tested positive for explosives. The nearby Department of Education was also cleared. Read the latest updates.
A devastating fire has completely gutted the historic West Essex Golf Clubhouse near the M25. Over 60 firefighters battled the blaze, with no injuries reported. Read the latest updates.
A major fire has torn through the historic West Essex Golf Club in London. Six crews are battling the blaze. All persons are accounted for and no injuries reported. Follow for live updates.
The GMB union faces new internal strife as senior female leaders allege bullying and unfair dismissal, casting a shadow over its general secretary election and ongoing cultural reforms. Read the full investigation.
Redhills, the historic Durham Miners' Association HQ known as 'Durham's other cathedral', reopens after a £14m restoration. Guided tours are sold out into next year.
A new study reveals Gen Z's ambitious retirement visions of global travel and new hobbies, but a significant knowledge gap in pension planning threatens their future goals. Discover the steps needed to bridge the dream-reality divide.
Drivers face major disruption in the Square Mile with multiple road closures in January 2026 due to building and utility works. See the full list and plan your route.
Discover unique learning holidays for 2026, from rock climbing in the Peak District to creative writing in Crete. Perfect for skill-building getaways with like-minded travellers.
China has announced a 55% tariff on Australian beef imports exceeding quotas, a move that has angered producers and threatens a major trade relationship. Explore the details and implications.
Nigel de Gruchy, the formidable former NASUWT general secretary who championed teachers' rights and won key battles on pay and workload, has died aged 82. Read his remarkable story.
Unite leader Sharon Graham warns the Labour government it must change course and back workers in 2026 or risk its own downfall. Read the full story.
After years of closures, UK banks are reopening branches in a mini high street revival. Nationwide's pledge to keep 696 sites open until 2030 offers relief to customers like those in Northampton.
The FBI announces the permanent closure of its iconic brutalist headquarters in Washington DC. The workforce will move to existing offices, ending a 20-year relocation saga. Read the full story.
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak urges Keir Starmer to seek a closer EU relationship, including a customs union, to boost the UK economy and tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
King Charles III and Prince William are set for a major US visit in 2026 to revitalise post-Brexit trade talks. Discover the strategic goals and diplomatic significance of this royal mission.
From Portland ICE protests to fundraising for Gaza, fibre artists across the US are using knitting, embroidery and crochet as powerful tools for political activism and community building. Discover the movement.
The famous postmodernist building in the City of London will undergo a major retrofit and open its rooftop terrace with views of the Bank of England to all visitors for free from autumn 2027.
Comedian Griff Rhys Jones urges the public to nominate threatened historic buildings for the Victorian Society's 'Top Ten Endangered' list. Discover how you can help preserve local heritage.
Security firms warn of a sharp rise in organised thefts from UK building sites, with tools and plant equipment targeted. The industry faces a £100m annual bill as the Christmas shutdown looms.
Mark Killick, a serial fraudster, conned dozens of families out of over £1.25m for unfinished building work. Read the victims' harrowing stories and how justice was finally served.
A major explosion at the Silver Lake healthcare centre in Bristol Township has caused a partial building collapse, with reports of injuries and people trapped. Emergency services are on the scene.
Mark Killick, one of Britain's worst cowboy builders, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for defrauding 37 victims out of over £1.25 million. Read the full shocking story of his scams.
The British Chambers of Commerce urges Keir Starmer to reset EU ties as a 'strategic necessity', revealing over half of exporters struggle with the current Brexit agreement. Read the full report.