A highly unusual take on one of Britain’s most iconic small cars is set to appear at auction, as a 1985 Austin Mini converted into a stretch limousine prepares to cross the block later this month.

The reclusive billionaire behind Home Bargains is vying build one of the UK's tallest skyscrapers as part of a billion-pound, Dubai-style regeneration of the docklands in Liverpool, his hometown.

Thailand's caretaker Prime Minister, Bhumjaithai Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Anutin Charnvirakul, gestures as he leaves the parliament after he was elected Thailand's new prime ...