By LIVE COMMENTARY Updated: 07:36 EDT, 15 April 2025 Weekly UK wages before bonuses grew by 5.9 per cent in…

Sharon Stone was left ‘completely stunned’ by the revelation that she is descended from Charlemagne – the former king who transformed…

By MIKE SHEEN Updated: 11:07 EST, 20 December 2024 Households on the hunt for insurance deals will be able to…

By JESSICA CLARK Updated: 04:20 EST, 24 December 2024 Insurance giant Aviva has agreed a takeover of Direct Line in…

Direct Line turned down a £3.3bn approach from Aviva in NovemberAviva said the deal will bolster its reach in the…

Aviva has until 5pm on December 25 to make a firm offerAlternatively it can agree an extension or walk awayDirect…

Chief executive is eyeing up expansion in areas such as protection and health By CALUM MUIRHEAD Updated: 08:56 EST, 8 December…

By ALEX BRUMMER CITY EDITOR Updated: 05:08 EST, 1 December 2024 Amanda Blanc needs to raise her bid for insurer…

By JOHN-PAUL FORD ROJAS Updated: 17:03 EST, 28 November 2024 Direct Line shares soared yesterday after a shock £3.3billion takeover…

By CALUM MUIRHEAD Updated: 17:01 EST, 27 November 2024 Aviva has launched an audacious £3.3billion bid to buy troubled rival…