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British troops will be allowed to fire back at Russian forces if attacked as part of a multinational mission to secure any future peace in Ukraine, Western officials have said.

Cyber attacks have affected the UK meat processing industry, a top security official has said in the wake of hacks that hit supermarkets across Europe.

Bomb threats have been reported on multiple flights, forcing planes to make unplanned landings and airports to temporarily close.

Britain's leading airlines have warned the government that a little-noticed budget measure risks pushing up airfares for passengers.

Men are driving a fall in appetite for full-time work, while job satisfaction has dropped to an all-time low, new research shows. 

West Ham have sacked head coach Nuno Espirito Santo after the club won just six out of 13 Championship games this season.

Virgin Media ‌O2 (VMO2) is set to cut thousands of jobs, as it looks to save around £300m through "a reduction in the size of the workforce".

Energy giant Drax has announced plans to build an AI data centre on 4.5 hectares of land at its North Yorkshire site.

Poundland's controlling shareholder has told the government it stands by its stewardship record even as it faces mounting pressure over the crisis which has left the discount retailer on the brink of administration.

Two boys have been arrested after five teenagers were seriously injured when they were allegedly stabbed at a party on Halloween.