Ruth Bender was a correspondent based in Berlin who covered a broad range of topics from business over politics to social issues for The Wall Street Journal.

A visit to Colmar, France, during Christmas is like stepping into a postcard-perfect winter scene. Located in the Alsace region, this historic town is transformed by twinkling lights, festive ...

Inevitable' rate cut But it wasn't all doom and gloom. On Tuesday, financial markets priced in a 100% chance of a Bank of England interest rate cut from 4.5% to 4.25% on 8 May. Earlier ...

Ranald Mitchell, director at Charwin Mortgages, told Newspage the move was "bold and welcome", and "exactly the kind of innovation the UK market needs ... the sought-after Hanover Terrace.