Funding to protect flats from fire does not apply to buildings under 11m (36ft) or five storeys high.

Protests, politicking and planning could stall the runway, despite the government being ‘minded to approve’ it

The internet chat and phone service, which is owned by Microsoft, made the announcement on X.

Technical issues have affected UK banking app users on payday for the second-month running in 2025.

A deal to avoid further trade barriers appears very much on the cards, but challenges remain.