Britain’s economy contracted last month for the first time in eight months amid signs that the Iran war is beginning to take its toll on some sectors. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 0.1% in April in a sharp pull back from growth of 0.3% in March and 0.4% in February. The decline was driven by a 0.2% fall in services, which was partially offset by a 0.1% rise in construction […]
A decade on from the Brexit referendum, the British public backs a closer relationship with the EU but is still not fully behind rejoining the bloc, new research suggests. A study by Ipsos, King’s College London and UK in a Changing Europe found much of the public was open to rapprochement with the EU, with almost half backing a closer relationship and 60% wanting more co-operation on defence. But attitudes towards the EU remain “complex”, […]
The colourful peacock has fluttered to the top spot in a poll to reveal the nation’s favourite butterfly, conservationists have said. Peacock butterflies, with their striking colours and “eye-spots” designed to fend off predators, beat 59 other British species in the vote run by Butterfly Conservation. More than 20,000 votes were cast across the UK, with a rainbow of colourful species making up the top five, the conservationists said. The orange-tip butterfly came a close […]
Rugby league great Kevin Sinfield, actress Dame Helen Mirren and six of the European Championship-winning Lionesses lead the King’s Birthday Honours. Sinfield was knighted, becoming Sir Kevin, while members of the England women’s football team were made Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Sir Kevin has completed six running challenges, having been inspired by former Leeds Rhinos team-mate Rob Burrow, who died in 2024 after living with motor neurone disease (MND) for […]
The club have confirmed a one-year deal with an option for a further 12 months Celtic have confirmed the appointment of Martin O’Neill as Football Manager on a one-year contract with a one-year option. The 74-year-old returned to Celtic Park twice last season and ultimately led the Hoops to a league and Scottish Cup double. O’Neill told Celtic’s official website: “It is once again a great privilege for me to continue as Celtic manager. “Last […]
That's despite record day for May Heathrow said passenger numbers fell last month despite notching up its busiest ever day in May amid an ongoing impact of the Iran war on international travel. The west London airport said 7.1 million passengers passed through its four terminals in May, down 1.2% year-on-year. UK passenger numbers fell 1.9%, while those from the Middle East were 31% lower as the Iran war continues to impact the global travel […]
It's after partner Victoria Mboko withdrew due to injury Serena Williams’ London comeback at the HSBC Championships has been prematurely curtailed after her doubles partner Victoria Mboko was forced to withdraw with a left knee injury. It looked unlikely Williams, 44, and Mboko, 19, would play Leylah Fernandez and Laura Siegemund on Thursday evening as scheduled when Mboko retired from her singles match against Karolina Pliskova on Wednesday after slipping in the second set. Mboko […]
The prize money fund is now over 64 million pounds Prize money at Wimbledon this year has increased by 20 per cent from 2025 to a record-breaking figure of £64.2million. The All England Club revealed the prize pot on Thursday morning during a press conference with chair Debbie Jevans and chief executive Sally Bolton in SW19. A group of the world’s leading players staged a pre-event protest at the French Open, where media activities were limited to 15 […]
Twelve police officers were injured and 16 arrests were made in the second night of unrest in Northern Ireland following the Belfast knife attack, Hilary Benn has said. The Northern Ireland Secretary said he was “glad to say that last night there was less disorder than we witnessed on Tuesday night”, as he condemned the “racist thuggery” seen in the wake of Monday’s stabbing assault which left the victim in hospital. Police used water cannons on rioters, as […]
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