New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that growth in the UK economy slowed to 0.4% in the first quarter of the year – giving an annual growth figure of 2.1%. While some commentators have blamed political ...

British Cycling has suspended its Technical Director, Shane Sutton, while it investigates allegations that he made derogatory comments to female cyclists and/or para-cyclists in the British team. The saga began with a disagreement between Sutton and cyclist Jess Varnish, who ...

Robin Wales has welcomed a tentative proposal being discussed by the Government to give Councils extra duties to prevent homelessness. However, the controversial Mayor of Newham has insisted that Councils would need extra funding to carry out extra duties. Speaking ...