The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.

The pedestrians were seriously injured when they were hit by a black Suzuki Swift on Saturday night.

The UK government announces further air defence systems will be sent to countries in the region along with troops to operate them.

Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

More than a million people in England will start being offered the anti-obesity jab for better heart health and to avoid strokes.

A three-year deal to pay for more French patrols to intercept smuggling gangs was due to expire at midnight.