Suspected explosive devices sent to armed forces recruitment offices bear "hallmarks of Northern Ireland-related terrorism", a Number 10 spokeswoman has said.

David Drumm carried out a number of personal financial moves that coincided with Anglo’s demise, writes investigative correspondent Conor Ryan

As well as scenes of trouble across several London boroughs, “copycat” looting and rioting was experienced as far afield as Birmingham, Liverpool, Bristol and Nottingham.

Ugly scenes of violence, rioting and looting have spread across England since erupting three days ago.

Police chiefs and political leaders were struggling to restore calm to England’s streets today after riots spread across the country.

It’s young blue eyes – 'Britain’s Got Talent' hopeful Robbie Firmin is a pint-sized Frank Sinatra.

Authorities investigating the murder of a US priest arrested the church janitor, alleging he stabbed the cleric 32 times with a kitchen knife after arguing with him in the rectory.

The owner of seven commercial UK ports attracted takeover speculation today after it was confirmed an Australian firm held 20% of the company.

The UK’s second biggest port operator said today it remained on track for a £780m (€1.1bn) takeover by the owner of Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport.

Department store group Debenhams hailed the popularity of its designer-led strategy today after achieving further growth in sales and profits.

The battle for control of the UK’s second-biggest ports firm intensified today after Peel Holdings spent £103.8m (€149.4m) for a higher stake.

Mersey Docks and Harbour Company, Britain's number 2 port operator behind Associated British Ports has reported a small increase in underlying full year profit, in line with market expectations, and said although the economic climate remains uncertain it is well positioned to benefit from any upturn.

An Ontario man hopes he's set a world record for the most number of piercings in one day.

Three men are due back in court today charged in connection with yesterday's seizure of 80 million cigarettes on board a ship in Dundalk.