The group reported first quarter profits of 820 million euros (£710.3 million), up from 360 million euros (£311.8 million) a year ago.

Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito were three seats short of maintaining a majority.

Consumer groups demanded action on affordability as green campaigners claimed there had been a ‘missed opportunity’.

This is a look at the weather for the next week in the Lake District, commencing July 21. According to the Met Office, this is the weather we can expect to see over the next six days… Monday: A yellow ...

The system for regulating water companies in England and Wales should be overhauled and replaced with one single body, a landmark review of the sector has advised.

At least 85 people have been killed while trying to reach aid at locations across Gaza, the health ministry in the ...

A NEW west Cumbrian mental health facility should be fully open by the autumn this year at the latest according to health chiefs.

FINALISTS have been announced for a prestigious awards ceremony, recognising all the best of education in the county.

Barristers for Save Wimbledon Park (SWP) told the High Court earlier this month that the Greater London Authority (GLA)’s decision to approve the plans last year was “irrational”. The All England Club ...

Huda Ammori is seeking to challenge Yvette Cooper’s decision to proscribe Palestine Action under anti-terror laws earlier this year.

The 72 additional badges will reward girls for having a good night’s sleep, critiquing food, discovering a new hobby and planning a holiday.

Parts of the country could see half a month’s rainfall on Monday as forecasters warn summer storms could bring flash flooding. Heavy, thundery downpours are forecast to hit parts of the UK, with an ...