The CMA will look into whether the deal could ‘result in a substantial lessening of competition’ in the postal delivery sector.

She told the BBC: “We hope for Southport, us enabling this will help us to say thank you. Thank you to a community that stood by our side. Thank you to a community that wants to continue our legacy ...

The UK is taking the action to ramp up pressure on Israel alongside Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway.

Brazil secured a spot at the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in a successful home debut for new manager Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian’s second match in charge made for a memorable night ...

Volunteers' Week celebrates the contributions of volunteers and encourages more people to get involved in their communities.

The police and crime commissioner (PCC) for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has warned that even one knife on the streets is one too many.

The defendant in the trial for the murder of an Andover father was shown bursting into tears in a police interview during a dramatic day in court.

England were booed off after a surprise 3-1 friendly defeat to Senegal at the City Ground. The Republic of Ireland were grateful for goalkeeper Max O’Leary in a goalless draw at Luxembourg, while ...

Rachel Reeves will set out her spending plans for the coming years on Wednesday as she unveils her spending review. The review, which will set out day-to-day spending plans for the next three years ...

Bafta-winning Shameless actor Anne-Marie Duff and Everton manager David Moyes will be honoured by the Prince of Wales at a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. The pair will both be formally made ...

A joke about punctuation has been chosen as the funniest in a competition run by the Beano comic. Youngsters from Year 5 at Riverley Primary School in Leyton, London, won the accolade, with their joke ...

Multiple cars and properties were set on fire in Ballymena while rioters hurled petrol bombs, fireworks and masonry at police officers.