11 killed in South African bar shooting
At least 11 people, including three children, were killed in a shooting at an illegal bar in Pretoria. Police are hunting three suspects. Read the latest on this tragic incident.
At least 11 people, including three children, were killed in a shooting at an illegal bar in Pretoria. Police are hunting three suspects. Read the latest on this tragic incident.
A man in his 50s was found dead in Haverhill, Suffolk, after being shot with a crossbow. A 61-year-old woman known to him has been arrested and bailed. Police are appealing for information.
A Labour minister has candidly stated life is 's**t' for young adults struggling with housing and childcare costs, as UK birth rates hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
UK unemployment has climbed to 5%, rising monthly since Labour took power. Youth and retail sectors are hardest hit. Read our analysis of the policy impact.
A new climate report shows New England's temperature rising twice as fast as the world's. Discover the impacts on seasons, ecosystems, and what it means for the future.
US private sector employment unexpectedly declined by 32,000 jobs in November, according to ADP. The key government jobs report from the BLS is delayed until 16 December.
A two-year-old boy was discovered covered in blood, trying to wake his parents after they were shot dead by their neighbour in Georgia. The killer, Matthew Scott Lanz, was given multiple life sentences. Read the full, harrowing details.
KPMG forecasts UK GDP growth will slow to 1% in 2026, with unemployment rising to 5.2%. Business surveys reveal deepening pessimism across services and manufacturing sectors.
Ernestas Juska, 21, receives life sentence for murdering family friend Nina Denisova, 39, in Dartford. Judge cites 'extreme impact' of violent pornography.
Traders predict a 93% likelihood of a Bank of England rate cut in December to 3.75%, making borrowing and mortgages cheaper. Discover what this means for you.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget extends tax threshold freeze, breaking manifesto pledge and drawing nearly a million into higher rate tax. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Reeves announces a 2% dividend tax hike from April 2026, impacting investors and business owners. Learn how to protect your investments using ISAs and pensions.
Australian inflation rises to 3.8%, prompting Treasurer Jim Chalmers to consider extending electricity bill relief. Discover the latest economic pressures and government response.
Newham Council admits taking 'eye off the ball' on tax collection, leaving £31m uncollected since 2018 as it considers 9% tax hike and service cuts.
Simon Levy faces new murder charge for killing Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo while already accused of another woman's death. Police appeal for witnesses to come forward.
A murder investigation is underway after Michael Burrows, 62, was fatally attacked in Kennington. Police describe the incident as a 'shocking act of violence'.
Police offer £20,000 reward for information about distinctive Range Rover linked to 2022 shooting of Camilo Palacio in North London. Anonymous tips welcomed.
Jalal Khan, 76, died from head injuries after an assault in Ponders End. A 40-year-old man has been charged. Follow for updates on this developing story.
The delayed US jobs report reveals 119,000 jobs added in September, beating forecasts. Unemployment holds at 4.4%. Discover the full economic impact.
Metro readers clash over whether taxing the wealthy effectively raises revenue as Labour faces tough fiscal choices. Join the debate on tax policy and immigration.
Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane condemns the government's 'repeated mistakes' ahead of the Budget 2025, arguing the process is 'sucking all life' from the economy. Read the full analysis.
An 18-year-old man faces murder charges after Lainie Williams, 17, was found dead in Cefn Fforest. Armed police responded to serious injuries reported on Thursday morning.
Joshua Powell, 27, has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 26 years for the murder of his 96-year-old grandmother, Emma Finch, in a brutal attack motivated by inheritance money.
A 17-year-old girl was fatally stabbed in her Cefn Forest home as her mother was severely injured. An 18-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
The UK economy expanded by just 0.1% in Q3 2024, with September GDP falling 0.1% after a crippling cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover slashed car production to a 73-year low. Discover the full economic impact.
Discover why the Bank of England adjusts interest rates to control inflation and stimulate growth. Learn how the current 4% rate impacts your finances and the UK economy.
New government figures reveal a surge of 1.1 million Universal Credit claimants in a year, with nearly half not required to work. Discover the latest on the UK's welfare reforms.
Harry Pitman's family say justice has been done as his teenage killer receives 16-year sentence for Primrose Hill murder. Read the full story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a bleak jobs market as her business tax hikes are linked to rising unemployment. Can the upcoming budget avoid choking off growth?
UK unemployment jumps to 5%, sparking expectations of a Bank of England interest rate cut in December. Discover how this impacts gilt markets and the economy.