Job opportunities across the UK have increased in recent weeks, but pay rates have remained flat, according to new research.

The Hong Kong-based billionaire and business "superman" Li Ka-Shing has made an indicative cash offer for Northumbrian Water, the company said yesterday.

Norwich will sign Bradley Johnson, subject to the relevant paperwork being completed, after the midfielder's contract with Leeds expired.

Today was set to become the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures almost matching those in the Caribbean.

Today's high temperatures led to speed restrictions on a busy rail commuter route.

Crowds flocked to Britain's sun-baked beaches yesterday as summer finally arrived.

Britain is braced for warmer weather this weekend after the Met Office warned parts of the country could be hit by a heatwave.

A far-reaching assessment of Britain's natural landscape will recommend revolutionary changes to the way the countryside is managed, including the idea that loss-making farmers should be paid to look after recreational woodlands for holidaymakers to enjoy.

A potential bust-up at National Express's annual meeting today looks to have been avoided after an 11th-hour deal between the board of the bus and train operator and its activist investor, the US hedge fund Elliott.

The Liberal Democrats are braced for the loss of hundreds of town hall seats on Thursday as voters take revenge for their decision to go into government with the Conservatives, party sources acknowledged yesterday.

Church leaders should accept that their congregations are getting older because people living in countries with high life expectancies tend to defer religion until later in life, a report has found.