Nomura hires HSBC dealmaker Moureaux for France
Nomura taps HSBC veteran Jean-Marc Moureaux to head its financial sponsors coverage in France, strengthening its European investment banking ambitions. Read the full story.
Nomura taps HSBC veteran Jean-Marc Moureaux to head its financial sponsors coverage in France, strengthening its European investment banking ambitions. Read the full story.
Direct ferry linking Rosyth and Dunkirk to launch in spring 2026, restoring passenger and freight links after border deal. Journey takes 20 hours, boosting trade and tourism.
The first image of 16-year-old Chloe Naylor, who died when a car veered into a freezing Kent river, has been released. A fundraiser for her funeral has been set up. Read the full story.
The UK government has earmarked £200 million to ready its armed forces for deployment to Ukraine as part of a multinational peacekeeping force, following a landmark agreement with France and Ukraine.
France has postponed the G7 summit by a day after Donald Trump confirmed a UFC fight night on the White House lawn for his 80th birthday. Discover the details and diplomatic implications.
Ryanair is slashing flights to popular holiday destinations in 2026, cutting routes across France, Spain, Germany and Portugal due to rising taxes and fees. Check the full list of affected airports.
Storm Goretti causes major disruption across northern Europe with record winds and heavy snowfall. Hundreds of thousands lose power, travel is halted, and schools close. Read the latest updates.
A 62-year-old British man is in custody in Spain after police found over seven kilos of cocaine hidden in a secret compartment in his car at Denia port. Read the full details of the latest drug smuggling arrest.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer commits to a Commons vote before any UK troops are sent to Ukraine under a new UK-France security pact, following a potential ceasefire.
Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron sign a joint declaration pledging a multinational force for Ukraine's security after a peace deal. The historic agreement was unveiled in Paris.
Britain and France announce readiness to send troops to Ukraine following a peace deal, as revealed at a major Paris summit. Read the full details on the historic security commitment.
Keir Starmer announces UK and French forces would establish a presence in Ukraine following a peace agreement with Russia. Read the latest on the security plan.
Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron sign a joint declaration pledging a multinational force for Ukraine's security after a peace agreement. Read the full details.
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl died after a Ford Fiesta left the road near Iwade. A second girl was treated and discharged. Police are appealing for dashcam footage.
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl have died after a blue Ford Fiesta left Old Ferry Road in Kent. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Scottish government employees will get a day off on 15 June 2026 to celebrate Scotland's first World Cup appearance since 1998. Find out if your business will follow suit.
The Scottish government is in advanced negotiations to buy and upgrade Ardrossan Harbour, a key step to resuming ferry services to the Isle of Arran. Read the latest on the 'ferry fiasco' resolution.
Discover the most memorable organised challenges, from cycling the Tour de France route to trekking Kilimanjaro. Get inspired for your next adventure and find out how to enter our travel tips competition.
Traditional French bistros face a catastrophe, with 25 closing daily. Changing habits, delivery apps, and tax rules threaten the nation's iconic dining culture. Discover the full story.
France is set to introduce a social media ban for children under 15 from September 2026. The draft bill, championed by President Macron, aims to protect teens from online risks. Read the full details.
George and Amal Clooney have officially become French citizens, joining a growing list of A-listers leaving the US. The couple cited a better life for their twins in Provence.
Jérémie Battaglia's film follows North African raseteurs facing danger and prejudice in Camargue bullfighting. A poignant look at integration. Watch from 2 January.
Brigitte Bardot's death reveals a complex legacy. The French icon wanted to be remembered for animal rights, but her decades of support for Marine Le Pen's far-right party and convictions for racial hatred complicate her image. Explore the full story.
Algeria's parliament has unanimously approved a law declaring France's 132-year colonisation a 'state crime', demanding an apology and reparations. Explore the details and diplomatic fallout.
A man and his dog have died after a fire broke out in a Fife apartment in the early hours of Christmas Eve. Police and fire services are investigating the tragic incident.
Discover how one family enjoyed a week at Eurocamp's La Croix du Vieux Pont near Paris for less than £400. Find out why this budget-friendly, activity-packed holiday is a perfect alternative to Center Parcs.
French border control IT failure causes major delays at Port of Dover, disrupting Christmas travel plans for thousands. RAC forecasts record 37.5 million car journeys. Plan ahead to avoid festive gridlock.
Jet2 launches a historic new route from Newcastle to Chambéry, France, offering skiers and culture seekers a fresh Alpine escape from January. Book now for £49 fares.
Over 90% of BMA Scotland's resident doctors have backed strike action in January, demanding a credible pay offer. Health Secretary Neil Gray expresses disappointment and calls for talks.
The delivery of the over-budget Glen Rosa ferry is delayed until late 2026, with service unlikely before 2027 due to hull defects. Costs now exceed £460m.