Politics
UK Permanent Jobs Fall at Fastest Pace Since January Amid Iran Uncertainty
UK permanent job placements fell at the sharpest rate in three months in April, driven by Iran conflict uncertainty. Temporary hiring rose as firms opted for flexibility.
Culture
Yoto Launches First 'Yoto Originals Week' with New Titles and Discounts
Yoto launches its first 'Yoto Originals Week' from May 11-18, featuring 14 new titles, behind-the-scenes content, and up to 20% off the entire Yoto Originals range.
Sports
Games Inbox: Are You Saving Up for the PS6? Reader Opinions
Readers discuss PS6 savings, Resident Evil DLC, Donkey Kong Bananza sales, Takashi Tezuka's retirement, Star Fox references, AI in gaming, and Mortal Kombat 2 movie.
Business
Deutsche Bank UK Dealmaker Ord to Exit After 20 Years
Deutsche Bank's top UK dealmaker, David Ord, is leaving the bank after two decades, marking another senior departure in its investment banking division.
Health
Environment
Transport
Community Car-Sharing: Key to UK Climate Goals?
An electric car club in Tilton, East Midlands, offers a model for sustainable transport, but experts warn more investment and policy changes are needed to meet UK climate targets.
Florida Boat Explosion Injures 11, Including Children
At least 11 people were hospitalized after an explosion on a tourist boat in Biscayne Bay, Florida. Two children among the injured, one with serious burns.
Forensic Probe After Bank Illness in Golders Green
A forensic investigation is ongoing after several people fell ill at a NatWest bank in Golders Green, north London. Emergency services found no hazardous substances.
M5 Closed After Crash: Woman Airlifted with Life-Threatening Injuries
The M5 in Somerset remains closed southbound after a serious collision involving a blue BMW. A woman was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police investigations continue.
GWR renationalisation set for December 2026
Great Western Railways will enter public ownership on December 13, 2026, as part of the UK government's plan to renationalise train services and create Great British Railways.
