More than half of UK business leaders want the government to prioritise rebuilding its relationship with the EU, new Institute of Directors data reveals. With a landmark UK-EU summit approaching in May 2025, pressure is mounting on Downing Street to deliver tangible results for British firms.
The Prince of Wales has urged England’s football team to hold their heads high after a 2-1 defeat to Argentina ended their tournament. William said the squad had “inspired us all” in an emotional message posted shortly after the final whistle.
A new analysis reveals nine of the UK’s ten bestselling novels feature a murdered woman at their core. Critics say the publishing industry has turned female death into a commercial formula.
The UK’s alcohol-free beer market grew by 23% in 2023, but outdated labelling rules are putting British brewers at a competitive disadvantage. Trade bodies are calling on the government to urgently align regulations with European standards.
Tokyo the black Labrador collapsed halfway up Ben Nevis and had to be stretchered down by mountain rescuers. Vets believe she ate discarded cannabis left on the trail by a previous walker.
A woman’s body has been recovered after emergency services launched an overnight search at the Falls of Falloch near Crianlarich following reports of a woman in difficulty. Police Scotland confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious.
Thursday marked Britain’s eighth day above 34C this year, shattering all previous records as hosepipe bans now cover around 19 million people. Water companies are warning the crisis could stretch deep into autumn.
The UK economy grew 0.7% in early 2025, but sluggish productivity and uneven gains mean many households aren’t feeling the recovery. Here’s what GDP really tells us about Britain’s economic health.
The National Portrait Gallery has pulled a video installation that made contested claims about Churchill’s role in the 1943 Bengal famine. The row has reignited fierce debate about how British institutions handle imperial history.
Train driver Gary Pemberton, 47, has been named following a fatal collision on the Midland Main Line near Bedford. His family paid tribute to a devoted father as a formal rail accident investigation gets under way.
