The price of oil and shares in weapons makers have risen over fears the Israel-Hamas fighting could involve more nations in the Middle East.

Sir Keir Starmer said he is primed for a general election as soon as May, as he warned that the Tories will "go low" in the fight for Number 10.

Rishi Sunak will hold an emergency COBRA meeting later today on the ongoing situation in Israel.

A London-based hedge fund which fought a long-running battle with one of Italy's biggest banks has emerged as a key player in the deal to recapitalise Metro Bank, the high street lender.

Birmingham City have made an initial approach to talk to Wayne Rooney after sacking John Eustace as head coach.

John Eustace has been sacked by Birmingham with the club sixth in the Championship.

Coins believed to have belonged to a Scottish clan leader murdered in an infamous 17th century massacre, have been found in a fireplace by an archaeology student on her first dig.

A "complete siege" of the Gaza Strip - leaving the territory with no food, electricity or fuel - has been ordered by Israel.

An operator which helps restaurants utilise spare food production capacity is on the brink of collapse, underlining mounting financial pressure on the 'dark kitchens' sector.

John Eustace has been sacked by Birmingham after 15 months in charge.