UK profit warnings jump to highest since 2024 ahead of Budget Profit warnings by UK-listed firms jumped to their highest level for almost two years in the latest quarter, according to new data. Research by advisory firm EY indicated that UK firms have come under pressure from rising costs and subdued consumer sentiment ahead of
Playing music on buses without headphones could result in £100 fine People who play music out loud on buses could face £100 fines in a crackdown on antisocial behaviour. Local authorities are being encouraged to use new powers to levy fines for nuisance behaviour on buses, including littering, vaping and listening to music without headphones.
Streeting offers ‘deepest condolences’ over blaze at Canadian military base Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has sent his “deepest condolences” to those affected by the deadly fire at a Canadian military base which killed four people. A further 39 people were taken to hospital, 19 of whom are in a critical condition, after a fire broke
Southport killer due in court over alleged prison officer attack Southport killer Axel Rudakubana will return to court on Monday for allegedly throwing boiling water mixed with sugar at a prison officer. Rudakubana, 20, is serving a life sentence for the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe,
Tommy Robinson to go on trial over alleged harassment of two journalists Political activist Tommy Robinson will appear in court on Monday for the start of his trial on charges of harassing two journalists by allegedly telling one “I’m coming to get you” and the other “I’ll be knocking at your door”. Robinson, 43, whose
Sonay Kartal falls short as Maja Chwalinska lifts Wuhan Open title The British tennis star missed out on winning the biggest title of her career as her brilliant run ended in a final defeat Kartal has enjoyed her best tournament only a fortnight after returning from six months out with a back injury but her
French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation following violent clashes as demonstrations took place Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France as around 550,000 took part in protests against rising living costs Violent clashes, fires and looting on Saturday marred demonstrations in the country. Authorities said groups of masked protesters targeted public buildings,
Pope Leo tells faithful he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St Peter’s Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was in hospital for an operation to remove a malignant tumour, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties. The crowd erupted
Paris police make 855 arrests after violent clashes and looting during protests Paris police said on Sunday that 855 people were arrested in the French capital region after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during a protest march that drew about 110,000 people who denounced rising living costs and poor conditions in schools.
Police officer injured in Nottingham city centre shooting A police officer has been shot in Nottingham city centre. The officer, who is in hospital with a foot wound, had approached two suspects in Angel Row shortly before the incident at 4.50am on Sunday, Nottinghamshire Police said. The two suspects, a man and a woman, fled