A window tax was first imposed in England in 1696 where households would have to pay a tax if they had more than a certain number of windows – initially 10. The window tax was repealed in 1851. The ...

The Opposition leader said agreements with Narendra Modi and Donald Trump’s governments are ‘tiny tariff’ deals.

Police found the explosion that killed Archie York, seven, and Jason Laws, 35, in Newcastle was caused by a butane gas build-up in a drugs lab.

Experts set out the ‘staggering’ scale of digital crime to Holyrood’s Criminal Justice Committee on Wednesday.

Some 603,352 future practical driving tests were booked as of the end of April, according to analysis of DVSA figures.

Consumer champion Martin Lewis and charities have welcomed a Government pledge to look into making council tax collection practices fairer. Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden told ITV’s ...

A 97-year-old care resident known for her mischievous streak was “placed under arrest” on her birthday as part of a surprise ...

The Scottish Labour leader backed the Prime Minister’s plans but refused to endorse his language, which has been criticised by some Labour figures.

The trial of Worcester nurse Jonathan Roberts accused of drugging and raping his Facebook friend has been adjourned for the jury to consider ...

A 21-year-old was arrested at an address in Sydenham, south-east London, in the early hours of Tuesday on suspicion of arson.