Protesters arrested after hopping barrier at London Marathon with red powder paint

The EY Item Club forecasts a significant slowdown in the UK economy, predicting a GDP growth of only 0.8% this year, largely due to the impact of Donald Trump’s global tariff war on consumer spending and business investment. This outlook coincides with a separate Ipsos Mori poll indicating that three-quarters of Britons anticipate economic deterioration, highlighting a notable decline in confidence, which has reached its lowest level on record. The combination of these findings suggests...

A Jack Russell named Jack became trapped 16ft up a tree while chasing a squirrel in Clarence Park, Weston-super-Mare. Kelly Brooks, who witnessed the incident while walking her dogs, saw Jack's owner struggle to coax him down before two passing men bravely climbed the tree to rescue him after 30 minutes. The relieved owner, who was not local, stated that Jack had chased squirrels before but had never climbed a tree, and promptly put him...

Phillip Williams, a 39-year-old British cyclist, tragically died during the Mallorca 312 amateur bike race in Majorca after falling and crashing into railings, leading to cardiac arrest. Despite efforts from emergency responders, he was pronounced dead before reaching the hospital, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of his death, whether it was due to the accident or a pre-existing health condition. Williams was well-loved in Liverpool's cycling community, known for his kindness and...

The UK is set to experience its hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures predicted to reach up to 28°C on Wednesday, following a warm trend starting Monday. Met Office meteorologist Craig Snell noted that while the south already sees warm temperatures around 21.5°C, the weather will remain largely sunny across most of the UK, with only the far north of Scotland expected to experience some rain. Although the spell will be warm,...

Counter-terrorism police are investigating a serious attack in Leeds where two women were injured, with a focus on Facebook posts suggesting plans for a "massacre." A 38-year-old man, who sustained a self-inflicted injury, has been arrested, and authorities recovered a crossbow and a firearm from the scene along the Otley Run pub crawl route. The investigation continues as law enforcement examines the circumstances surrounding the incident and the potential threat indicated in the online posts....

Michael Gloss, the 21-year-old son of CIA Deputy Director Juliane Gallina, transitioned from an eco-anarchist and activist to fighting for Russia in Ukraine, raising questions about his drastic ideological shift. Gloss, who used 'they/he' pronouns and advocated for social justice and environmental causes, was known for his anti-establishment views and protests against climate change and police brutality. His death in combat occurred shortly after his mother was appointed to a high-ranking intelligence position, highlighting a...