Marsh & McLennan, the world’s largest insurance brokerage, is to axe 3,000 staff as it struggles with the fallout from a kickbacks probe by New York’s attorney general.

New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer is suing Marsh & McLennan, the world’s number one insurance broker, for steering unsuspecting clients to certain insurers in exchange for lucrative payoffs.

The London market ended the week on a low note today after investors fretted over insurance stocks and high oil prices.

The former family home of legendary Beatles manager Brian Epstein has been turned into a bed and breakfast.

THE blushing bride was late for her big day — but it had nothing to do with being fashionable.

Fans of country singer Daniel O’Donnell today began gathering to catch a glimpse of the star’s wedding.

A quiet fishing village in Co Donegal is preparing for an influx of fans for country singer Daniel O'Donnell's wedding.

A quiet fishing village in Co Donegal was tonight preparing for an influx of fans for country singer Daniel O’Donnell’s wedding.