The UK blue chip share index stood 0.4 higher soon after opening on Wednesday as hopes of a ceasefire in Ukraine boosted investor sentiment.

The recovery of the Pope from double pneumonia continues as he inches towards some important milestones in his papacy: the 12th anniversary of his election as pope and a near-record in hospital stays ...

Port state control inspection documents from July last year show Irish officials found 10 deficiencies with Solong.