The taxpayer-backed lender said it bought 263 million shares from the Government at a price of 380.8p each, reducing the Government’s stake to around 11.4% from 14.81%, as at the end of October.

China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet that Beijing is advancing towards producing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

England’s white-ball captain blazed six sixes – muscling one on to the roof of the Three Ws stand – and eight fours.

New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim admits he is under no illusions as to how difficult the job will be but is ready for the challenge. The 39-year-old signed off at Sporting Lisbon with a 4-2 ...

The former acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement director was widely expected to rejoin Mr Trump’s second administration.

The number of children referred to a NHS trust which offers mental health services to children in Bury has hit a five-year high, figures have shown ...

Jos Buttler is savouring the feeling of leading England to victory once more after shaking off the ring rust with a blistering 83 off 45 balls against the West Indies in Barbados. England’s white-ball ...

The president-elect expects the new leader to go around regular Senate order, if necessary, to allow him to fill his Cabinet.

Derek ‘Benny’ Bennett, 72, served in Northern Ireland, Cyprus and the Middle East during 25 years in the Army.

The ‘nextdoor nature’ programme by the Wildlife Trusts has worked with 1,600 communities in the past two years.

The Dartford Crossing consists of a bridge and two tunnels, which connect Thurrock in Essex with Dartford in Kent.