The Bank of England held its benchmark Bank Rate at 4.5% today amid fears that turbulence across the world economy could trigger higher inflation and hamper economic growth, writes Kevin Pratt.

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A couple who started making furniture out of bourbon barrels as a hobby during the pandemic is opening their first retail store. The store, called The Stave and Barrel, will be located in Holland ...

Eating more apples and onions could help you stave off hay fever this spring, say experts. Sunny weather in the UK last weekend left many battling symptoms of the pollen allergy months earlier ...

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Appeal court judges dismissed a plea from environmental campaigners and a small group of Thames creditors to throw out the restructure plan. Opponents argued the 'eye-watering' £3billion rescue ...

The Renault 5 isn’t the first car from a bygone era to make a comeback, but we reckon it could prove just as successful as other efforts (including the reimagined Fiat 500 and Mini). Indeed, the ...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tahj Staveskie had 29 points in Cleveland State’s 88-73 win over Queens on Monday in the CBI Tournament quarterfinals. Cleveland State advances to play Florida Gulf ...