The government borrowed slightly less than expected in June, according to figures published as new Prime Minister Andy Burnham began setting out measures to cut living costs for households. ...

The study estimates that around 550 people died as a result of the heat between 21 and 29 May, and nearly 2,200 died between 18 and 28 June in ...

A World Cup jobs boom in the US has failed to materialise, with employment in restaurants, bars and hotels falling in June.Analysts had expected the tournament, being hosted jointly ...

The UK record for the hottest day in June was broken for a third day in a row on Friday, with temperatures reaching 37.3C in Suffolk, the Met Office ...

Tom EspinerBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesRetail sales rebounded in June as the hot weather boosted fuel and supermarket sales, according to official data.Sales volumes were up by 0.9% in ...

Tom EspinerBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesRetail sales rebounded in June as the hot weather boosted fuel and supermarket sales, according to official data.Sales volumes were up by 0.9% in ...

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond:FETHI BELAID / AFP / GETTY IMAGESAs Tunisians brace for a heatwave, a group of boys ...

Hiring in the US defied expectations with 147,000 jobs added in June, according to the latest figures.The gain was much bigger than the 110,000 additions many analysts had predicted, ...

Who's in the squad? How does it affect World Cup qualification? And how can I watch Scotland's friendlies with Iceland and Liechtenstein. Source link

Ruth CleggHealth and wellbeing reporterCara HallinanCara is stockpiling ahead of the ban and says she is hoping to buy enough disposable vapes to last her through the summer Cara ...

The FA is the first major governing sporting body to amend its transgender eligibility criteria following the Supreme Court ruling.The Ultimate Pool Group (UPG) - the professional body for ...

Getty ImagesUS jobs growth slowed last month although the economy still created more posts than expected, official figures show.Employers added 206,000 jobs in June, while the number of jobs ...