A rising number of young people are locked out of the labour market; this piece outlines the scale of the problem and realistic ways to reconnect education, health and employers
England’s World Cup selection prompted debate while Manchester City announced Pep Guardiola’s departure and Manchester United confirmed Michael Carrick as head coach
The Met Office predicts a strong May warm spell across much of England and Wales, with heat-health alerts in place and guidance on staying safe in the sun and near water
Thousands of Gazans who saved for years and secured permits remain unable to reach Mecca after the Rafah crossing was sealed, quotas were reallocated and the pilgrimage economy collapsed
A Scottish FA KMI review concluded that the late penalty given to Celtic at Motherwell should not have been awarded, a ruling that will deepen Hearts’ frustration over the Premiership finale
A Metropolitan Police officer attached to the South West Command Unit has been convicted for an offence from 2018 after a victim reported the incident in October 2026; misconduct proceedings are now underway
Martin O’Neill has defended Celtic supporters, accepted an apology was necessary and stressed that allegations of assaults on Hearts players have not been proven while Police Scotland investigates
Montpellier are favourites for the 22 May 2026 final, but Ulster’s back three, a robust pack and strategic kicking mean Bilbao could produce a close game
An appeals court has held Air France and Airbus criminally responsible for the 2009 AF447 crash, ordering symbolic fines while highlighting failures in sensor design and pilot preparation
A lorry collision with a bridge near Haymarket halted services and forced inspections, leaving Edinburgh and Glasgow passengers to find alternate routes
Aston Villa secured European silverware with a dominant win, Southampton had an appeal rejected over spying, and voices from around football urged recognition and response
Fresh ONS figures are expected to show a further decline in net migration, reflecting visa rule changes and rising departures; public perception appears out of step with the data
Sussex Police have named the three women who died off Brighton beach, while their father issues a moving tribute and emergency services continue an inquiry
A postponed decision over a proposed memorial to Mark Ashton has prompted councillors to warn of a dangerous precedent and demand clarity about the reasons for the deferral
A person was struck by a train near Stevenage, emergency services attended and lines reopened, but significant delays to multiple operators are expected during the afternoon and evening