UK Budget 2017 as it happened: Hammond scraps Stamp Duty for first time buyers up to £300,000
Chancellor abolishes Stamp Duty for all first time buyer purchases up to £300,000 as part of housing reforms.
Russia 'funds the Taliban by $2.5m a month for anti-NATO operations in Afghanistan'
Russia funds the Taliban in Afghanistan by $2.5m a month through laundered fuel sales, according to the Times who spoke to a treasurer with the group.
Brain of Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock had 'no abnormalities' as his motive remains a mystery
Investigators say Stephen Paddock, who massacred 58 people from his hotel room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay, before turning a gun on himself, targeted jet fuel tanks.
Driver risks life to ram burning car and prevent huge petrol station explosion in Saudi Arabia
The brave man was filmed ramming the burning vehicle away before the flames spread to the petrol tanks.
Electric bus breaks world record for longest journey on single charge with 1,102 mile ride
Proterra's Catalyst E2 Max makes breakthrough as the race for electric vehicles speeds up.
'May God protect us all': Braced for Hurricane Irma, most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane ever
Hurricane Irma, the most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane in recorded history, barrels across the Caribbean en route to Florida.
Conservatives now criticising Charlottesville Nazis fuelled white extremism in the first place
Anti-immigration rhetoric and the demonisation of minorities by mainstream politicians is nourishing fascists.
Boeing proposes replacement of ageing USAF B-52 engines
Boeing says new engines can help cut costs and increase operational efficiency of the aircraft.
British motorists have become lucrative tax income pawns for the government
Founder of the FairFuelUK campaign gives his view on Michael Gove's Air Quality Plan.
Finsbury Park Mosque terror attack: One dead as man rams van into Muslim worshippers - as it happened
Police said they have arrested the suspected attacker, a 48-year-old man, for attempted murder.
Hate crime reports double in Manchester following suicide bombing
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins called for the community to "stand together".
US gang wars go digital as rise in drive-by shootings blamed on social media 'beefs'
Dallas Police claim Facebook Live and YouTube used as platforms to incite violence.
Former US Navy admiral gets 18 months in jail in 'Fat Leonard' bribery scandal
Robert Gilbeau was accused of lying about receiving lavish gifts and prostitutes from a wealthy Malaysian businessman.
Indian nuclear researcher in US jail on harassment charges accuses authorities of racial conspiracy
Tarun Bhardwaj is due to be deported to India after completion of court proceedings in the US.
UK inflation hits highest level since 2013 as cost of energy and air travel soars
Inflation rises from 2.3% in March to 2.7% in April, beating forecast for a 2.6% reading.
Skydiver's horror jump sees him entangled and dangling under aircraft for an hour
Parachutist has miraculous escape as pilot is praised a 'hero' by police.
Man who had 'nothing to declare' stopped with 18-carat gold crown at Dusseldorf airport
The crown was believed to have come from Afghanistan.
Budget 2017 checklist: Five things to watch out for when the Chancellor gets to his feet
Philip Hammond is expected to have £12bn to play with, but he plans keep hold of it in case economy weakens.
Britons' love for prosecco and champagne could fall flat amid Brexit and rising inflation
Wine and Spirit Trade Association estimates price of prosecco and champange could go up by 9% and 5% respectively.
Scotch whisky industry's 'historic expansion' returns £5bn a year to UK economy
Scotch whisky industry employs 40,000 people nationwide and delivered a £3.7bn boost to Britain's trade deficit in goods.
House price cuts in prime London property market fuel sales recovery — but values will stagnate
Property firm Savills warns house prices in prime London areas will be flat for two years.
Could petrol spike to £1.30/lt on Opec's production cut, weaker pound and Brexit jitters?
UK inflation was bumped up by rising fuel prices, British drivers should brace themselves for more.
Meghan Markle and Priyanka Chopra enjoy girls' night out while Prince Harry is on royal duty
With friends in high places, Prince Harry's girlfriend has been hanging out with the Bollywood star.
Worst decade for living standards in the UK since WW2 says IFS
UK workers set to earn less in real wages in 2021 than they did in 2008.
Philip Hammond's boring but effective Chancellorship is what Britain needs right now
The new Chancellor's delivery might be dull, but his composure and pragmatism is needed.
Autumn Statement: Government is borrowing huge sums - leaving us in a sea of debt
The plain fact is that we can't go on living beyond our means, borrowing our way out of every difficulty.
Black Friday 2016: Best headphone deals and discounts
Black Friday brings money off top headphone and earphone brands like Bose, Beats, Sony and Sennheiser
Autumn Statement 2016: Philip Hammond moves to calm business Brexit fears by promising tax cuts
Chancellor Hammond confirmed that corporation tax will fall to 17% by 2020.
Autumn Statement as it happened: Key points from Philip Hammond's first fiscal plan
The chancellor abandons plans to run budget surplus by 2020 and says Britain's economy will grow 2.1% this year.
Autumn Statement 2016: How women are set to lose out to austerity yet again
Chancellor Philip Hammond will present his first big budget statement - but it likely won't favour women.