The UK economy has taken a 6% hit from the effects of Brexit, according to economists' analysis of internal Bank of England data about the decisions, views and financial results of thousands of British companies since the referendum a decade ago.more

Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Manchester, openly declared today that he wants to become the new British prime minister, reacting to Keir Starmer's announcement of his resignation. Burnham was supported by former health minister Wes Streeting, previously considered his main rival.more

Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka remains the leader in the world rankings for women's tennis. Meanwhile, Magda Linette has dropped 10 places. Italian Jannik Sinner remains at the top of the ATP rankings, while Kamil Majchrzak has risen from 47th to a career-high 46th.more

London is set to frazzle in record temperatures of up to 39C this week as a heatwave officially takes a hold on the city. Extreme heat warnings have been issued as the heat is set to spiral in what could be the capital’s hottest recorded week in June.more

Starting in July, the rules for shipments from outside the EU will change across the European Union. Duty will apply to shipments up to €150 in value, which were previously exempt. Freight forwarders emphasize that this change should not affect delivery times.more

A four-day amber weather warning for extreme heat has taken effect, with forecasts suggesting temperatures could reach 38C (100F) in parts of England this week. The Met Office warning is in place until 23:59 BST on Thursday, reflecting growing certainty that exceptionally hot and humid conditions will continue through the middle of the week.more

Two surprises occurred in Sunday's World Cup matches in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Belgium drew goalless with Iran, and Uruguay drew 2-2 with Cape Verde. Spain did not disappoint, beating Saudi Arabia 4-0, and Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1.more

In France, 49 departments, including Paris, are under the highest red weather alert on Monday due to the heat. Some commuter trains in the Paris metropolitan area have been canceled. Temperatures in the French capital are expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius, and in Bordeaux, they could reach as high as 43 degrees Celsius.more

Sir Keir Starmer has said he will quit as Labour Party leader, paving the way for a contest to decide a new prime minister. Speaking in Downing Street, Sir Keir said he accepted he was not best placed to lead Labour into the next general election and he had informed the King of his decision to step down.more

By the end of 2025, single-person households constituted 35% of all households in Poland, up from 22% in 2006, the Polish Economic Institute noted. It added that the share of households with children decreased from 37% to 25%.more

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign, Sky News reported on Sunday. On Saturday, The Observer reported that Starmer could announce his resignation on Monday.more

Next year, the London Marathon will be a two-day event for the first time. The women will run on Saturday, while the men will set off on the 42.195-kilometer route on Sunday, organizers announced.more

Venice's new mayor, Simone Venturini, has proposed increasing the entry fee to the city for a multi-hour tour on certain days to €30-50 per person. Currently, it's €5 or €10.more

The Filigree, a new residential building in Lewisham, has been voted the UK’s “worst” new building. The award, called the Carbuncle Cup, is run by The Fence Magazine and endeavours to identify Britain’s most offensive construction of the past two years.more

The Met Office has issued a serious amber weather warning for extreme heat from Monday in 51 UK areas - and has warned the hot weather could bring power cuts.more

A British court sentenced Ukrainian Roman Lavrynovych to seven years in prison on Friday for setting fire to a car and houses linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The second convicted person, Romanian Stanislav Carpiuc, received a two-year prison sentence for aiding and abetting.more

The local authorities at one of Sardinia’s most popular beaches, Punta Molentis, have banned people aged between 10 and 65 from using parasols. According to CNN, the decision was made for safety reasons in the event of an emergency.more

The German national football team lost to Ivory Coast but ultimately won 2-1, securing a spot in the Round of 16 of the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Tunisia lost their chance when they lost 4-0 to Japan in the tournament's 1,000th match.more

Described by tourists as a ‘slice of heaven’, a ‘dream destination’, ‘magical’, and ‘completely breathtaking’, Zanzibar is undoubtedly one of the most special corners of the world. The archipelago, located off the coast of Tanzania, is a melting pot of culture – a fusion of African, Arab, Persian, and Indian influences that creates a distinct heritage unlike anywhere else in East Africa.more

Andy Burnham, the leading candidate to replace Keir Starmer as British prime minister, declared on Friday that his by-election victory in Makerfield was his last chance to change the Labour Party and vowed to chart a new path for the country. Meanwhile, Starmer reiterated his commitment to remaining in office and to taking on any challenge to his leadership.more

A court in London decided on Friday to adjourn the hearing on the extradition of former head of the Government Agency for Strategic Reserves (RARS), Michał Kuczmierowski, until September 24.more

The USA became the second team after Mexico to secure a spot in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup. The co-hosts defeated Australia 2-0 in Group D. Brazil secured their first victory in Group C, 3-0 against Haiti, but this came at the cost of Raphinha's injury.more

A train driver has died and 33 people seriously injured after two trains collided in Bedford yesterday. The 16:40 from Corby and the 15:50 from Nottingham, both bound for London St Pancras, crashed at around 17:15 BST on Friday.more

Defending champions Arsenal will kick off the 2026/27 English Premier League season against newly promoted Coventry on August 21, five days after the traditional Community Shield clash.more

Just an hour from London, this coastal spot has been named one of Time Out's best UK seaside destinations for 2026, surpassing rivals Brighton, Margate and Whitstable.more