Britain’s economic growth was stronger than first thought in the second quarter as a hot weather and World Cup boost offset Iran war impacts, according to official figures..

Greggs has said it plans to shut four factories with the loss of about 740 jobs as part of an overhaul of its food manufacturing operations..

A shake-up of the way increases to the state pension are calculated from 2030 has been unveiled by Prime Minister Andy Burnham as part of plans to help pay for “landmark” social care reforms..

Andy Burnham has acknowledged he could go “all the way” and propose rejoining the European Union as he considers the UK’s future relationship with Brussels..