2 h. ago London Marathon weather: Reconsider fancy dress, runners warned as temperatures set to soar

Runners tackling the 26.2 mile course have been told to rethink wearing fancy dress

Events

21 h. ago London Marathon 2025: This is what the weather will be like in London this weekend

It’s going to be a warm and sunny weekend in the capital. London Marathon runners can expect to soak up the sun.

Politics

25 h. ago IMF warns that trade tensions could test stability of world economy; Reeves ‘confident’ about US trade deal – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsDonald Trump’s tariffs will make it harder for Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s car division, Ineos Automotive, to reach its first profit.Ineos Automotive’s CEO, Lynn Calder, told Bloomberg that the US president’s 25% tariff on foreign cars will make it harder to hit the earnings target.“For sure, this last week has put a dent in that and, for sure, delayed it,”“We’re stubborn as mules. We’re not easy to knock down.”“With fieldwork completed just days after Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, it is unsurprising that consumer expectations for the economy plummeted to a record low. The original tariff schedule, since reduced for most countries, was expected to reduce growth in the UK and elsewhere. Yet despite this economic pessimism, expectations of retail spending rose slightly as the prospect of Easter shopping drew closer.The state of the economy dropped significantly to -48 in April, down from -35 in March.Their personal financial...

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25 h. ago London Marathon weather forecast as 56,000 runners expected in record

London Marathon weather forecast as 56,000 runners expected in record-breaking race  The Independent

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29 h. ago US trade war fears drive UK consumer confidence down to record low; Tesla’s European sales fall again – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsDonald Trump’s tariffs will make it harder for Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s car division, Ineos Automotive, to reach its first profit.Ineos Automotive’s CEO, Lynn Calder, told Bloomberg that the US president’s 25% tariff on foreign cars will make it harder to hit the earnings target.“For sure, this last week has put a dent in that and, for sure, delayed it,”“We’re stubborn as mules. We’re not easy to knock down.”“With fieldwork completed just days after Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, it is unsurprising that consumer expectations for the economy plummeted to a record low. The original tariff schedule, since reduced for most countries, was expected to reduce growth in the UK and elsewhere. Yet despite this economic pessimism, expectations of retail spending rose slightly as the prospect of Easter shopping drew closer.The state of the economy dropped significantly to -48 in April, down from -35 in March.Their personal financial...

Economics

31 h. ago London Marathon weather: Runners face 21C heat and sunshine as mini

Temperatures of up to 21C are predicted for 2025 edition of the iconic race

Society

54 h. ago London Marathon 2025: Route, start times, runners, records, weather & how to watch on the BBC

London Marathon 2025: Route, start times, runners, records, weather & how to watch on the BBC  BBC

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68 h. ago London Marathon weather: Met Office forecasts glorious sunshine and warm weather for race with 20C expected

Temperatures of up to 20C are predicted for 2025 edition of the iconic race

Society

3 d. ago London Marathon 2025: Where to watch, route, start time, rail strikes and weather forecast

From the hottest cheer spots to free pints, here’s our guide to the 2025 London Marathon

Events

2 w. ago Heathrow passenger numbers tumble after fire shutdown but record 2025 still expected

Airport boss blames ‘changing holidays this year’ for drop in traffic

Events

2 w. ago Manchester Airport shares top tips for passengers as it expects record

Thousands of families are jetting off to holiday hotspots like Alicante, Antalya and Tenerife as the Easter holidays get underway

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4 w. ago Scots health board must prioritise safety of patients and staff over covering up faults

Record View says NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde cannot expect to be immune from scrutiny over its performance.

Science