A major Institute for Government report marks a decade since the Brexit vote by tallying its economic toll — and the figures point to a GDP gap that’s still widening. Britain’s trade, investment and productivity have all underperformed, but some corners of the economy have proved tougher than expected.
Andy Burnham says his poodle-mix Axel ‘wouldn’t get along’ with Larry the cat, raising questions about the 17-year-old Chief Mouser’s future at Downing Street. It’s the most British leadership headache imaginable.
Hannah Stephenson counted more than 40 red bites after a single night at a Travelodge hotel. She says the experience has left her embarrassed, self-conscious, and reluctant to wear short sleeves in public.
A former Pakistani government minister has been granted bail following his arrest on suspicion of child rape offences allegedly committed in Manchester in the 1990s. The case has drawn significant attention on both sides of the world.
Eve Muirhead has reversed her 2022 retirement from curling, saying her role as Team GB’s chef de mission at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics inspired her to compete again. The Olympic gold medallist is targeting a return to elite competition after four years away from the sport.
Andy Burnham’s growing political influence is raising urgent questions for the UK’s £60 billion impact economy. Social enterprises and mission-led organisations are asking what his leadership model could mean at national scale.
Economists and policy researchers gathered at UKICE’s Lunch Hour event to examine the mounting pressure on the UK economy from political decisions and post-Brexit trade realities. The session laid bare a stark tension between short-term fiscal choices and long-term growth ambitions.
Reform UK wants to deploy the Royal Navy to turn back migrant boats in the English Channel, citing Australia’s Operation Sovereign Borders as a model. But defence and legal experts say the plan collides head-on with international maritime law and French reluctance to cooperate.
Ariana Grande is pulling out of a planned London musical and stepping back from public life after her world tour ends next month. Her rep cites the ‘endless’ scrutiny the pop star has faced as the reason behind her break.
The son of Wicker Man director Robin Hardy has died of a heart attack at 61, just weeks before his long-awaited sequel was due to premiere in Edinburgh. His family confirmed the news Friday, leaving the fate of the finished film uncertain.
