A wind speed of 114mph brought by Storm Eowyn has been recorded in Ireland, the fastest since records began, Irish forecaster Met Eireann said.

Nationwide Building Society said that despite some modest recent improvements in housing affordability, the deposit hurdle remains high.

The 37-year-old’s fitness had been in doubt ahead of his last-four clash with Alexander Zverev at the Australian Open.

The Business Secretary has left the door open to joining a tariff-free trading scheme with Europe following a meeting with the EU trade commissioner in Davos.

The UK is expected to see some disruption today as Storm Éowyn hits the country with some flights and ferries cancelled.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has warned the US of the possible consequences if President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff reforms are applied to its North American neighbour.

On their day, the Scots have proven capable of defeating England, Italy and Wales home and away in recent season, while they have also shown they can match France both in Edinburgh and Paris.

The 30-year-old has long been seen as captain-in-waiting, although Borthwick’s predecessor Eddie Jones said in 2021 that he doubted he would ever be promoted to the post, describing him as “very ...

Rail services and flights have been axed, with rare red weather warnings issued for Scotland and Northern Ireland.