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Thousands queue as beauty store arrives on island of Ireland

Almost 2,000 people joined the queue for the opening of a new store in Belfast this morning.

‘Tens of thousands’ affected by law firm collapse

The Solicitors Regulation Authority say an investigation into PM Law's collapse is ongoing.

Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?

The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?

The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

Reeves says ‘more to do’ after sluggish GDP growth

The chancellor's comments came after figures showed the UK economy saw a lacklustre end to 2025.

The Bottom Line

Why do private landlords attract so much criticism – and how fair is it?

Civil service pension backlog ‘overwhelmed’ Capita, boss says

Thousands of retiring civil servants have been left without pension payments causing hardship for some.

Civil service pension backlog ‘overwhelmed’ Capita, boss says

Thousands of retiring civil servants have been left without pension payments causing hardship for some.

The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?

The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

Lloyds Banking Group to close another 95 branches

The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.