3 d. ago UK weather maps show 25C temperature spike after Met Office heatwave warning

Advanced weather modelling maps show just how early temperatures could start to surge this summer ahead of what the Met Office expects will be a warmer-than-usual season

Events

9 d. ago French court to sentence former surgeon who abused children for decades

Biggest child abuse trial in French history reveals decades of medical oversight failuresA former French surgeon is expected to be sentenced to 20 years in prison on Wednesday for the sexual abuse of hundreds of patients mostly aged under 15, as the biggest child abuse trial in French history ends.Joël Le Scouarnec, 74, worked as a digestive surgeon in public and private hospitals across Brittany and the west of France, often operating on children with appendicitis. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Brits battered by soaring prices in 'awful April': Inflation surges to 3.5%

Cabinet minister Steve Reed acknowledged the rise in inflation was 'disappointing' - while Shadow chancellor Sir Mel Stride blamed Rachel Reeves for the hike in inflation.

Economics

3 w. ago Travel firm expects ‘biggest ever summer’ after surge in package bookings

On the Beach is predicting a record year for sales

Politics

4 w. ago Cheery shoppers go on spending splurge at Next in warm spring sunshine

The high street and pubs enjoy bumper sales as April breaks records for sunshine and warmth

Economics

4 w. ago Next says warm Spring sunshine brought out the shoppers as sales surge more than expected

The high street and pubs enjoy bumper sales as April breaks records for sunshine and warmth

Economics