Financial Services Suffer Sharp Business Decline
CBI survey reveals a rapid fall in UK financial services activity and profitability at the end of 2025, hitting City confidence. Firms plan tech investment for a 2026 rebound.
CBI survey reveals a rapid fall in UK financial services activity and profitability at the end of 2025, hitting City confidence. Firms plan tech investment for a 2026 rebound.
Met Police oppose O'Bombeiro's bid to lift licence restrictions, warning it may invite back drug activity and anti-social behaviour. Brent Council to decide next week.
Dobbies Garden Centres launches a new Crafternoon Tea Club in London this January. Enjoy a 90-minute punch needle workshop and a full afternoon tea. Book your spot now for a creative escape.
Groundbreaking research reveals the brain's final 'life recall' activity at death, with patterns similar to dreaming. Discover the science behind near-death experiences and what it means for our understanding of life's end.
The FTSE 100 surged to a record close above 10,122. Analysts now predict a 2026 IPO revival in London, spurred by Chancellor Reeves's stamp duty reforms. Read the full market analysis.
London's IPO market shows strong signs of recovery with a 170% year-on-year increase in 2025. New reforms and stabilising conditions set the stage for a 2026 rebound. Read the full analysis.
A landmark Australian study reveals intimate partner violence causes lasting brain trauma, with 84.2% of survivors suffering both strangulation and concussion. Learn the urgent need for awareness and specialist care.
Marvel star Evangeline Lilly discloses she has suffered brain damage following a severe concussion in May. The actor shares her diagnosis and recovery journey. Read her full story here.
Marvel's The Wasp star Evangeline Lilly shares diagnosis of traumatic brain injury after a serious fall in Hawaii. The actress gives an emotional update on her recovery journey.
Celebrity make-up artist Jasen Kaplan has died at 46. Kelly Osbourne and Bethenny Frankel lead tributes to the 'sweet guy' and 'one-of-a-kind gem'. Police are investigating.
Police are investigating the unexpected death of a woman in her 40s found at a Croydon address after a welfare call. Enquiries continue as next of kin are informed.
A new report from the British Geological Survey details more than 300 seismic events across Great Britain this year, with Perthshire experiencing the strongest tremors. Discover the UK's most active regions.
Heartfelt tributes are paid to Madison Richardson, 13, who died in Manchester. Police investigation continues as family faces first Christmas without her.
Newly released death certificates for filmmaker Rob Reiner and wife Michele detail the 'sharp force injuries' from a knife that killed them within minutes. Their son Nick faces murder charges.
Watch dramatic footage as Yellowstone's Black Diamond Pool erupts in a spectacular muddy plume. USGS experts captured the rare event on camera, highlighting ongoing geothermal activity.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Latham & Watkins lead European M&A legal advisory for Q1 2024. Discover the top firms and key trends shaping the deal market.
The Paranormal Activity stage play at London's Ambassadors Theatre delivers masterful horror, leaving audiences terrified and awestruck. Read our full review.
The West End stage adaptation of 'Paranormal Activity' at the Ambassadors Theatre is a masterclass in horror, directed by Felix Barrett of Punchdrunk. ★★★★ review.
KISS bassist Gene Simmons suggests lifestyle choices contributed to bandmate Ace Frehley's fatal fall. The rock legend died aged 74 in October. Read the full story.
A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck a remote area near the Alaska-Canada border. While widely felt, no injuries or major structural damage have been reported. Read the latest details.
A diabolical 'Killer Sudoku' puzzle, rated 999 out of 1000 for difficulty, has defied solvers globally. Can you crack the ultimate logic challenge?
Dive into The Guardian's latest expert-level Sudoku puzzle, number 7132. Test your logic and deduction skills with this classic brain teaser. Can you find the solution?
Ready for a mental workout? Dive into The Guardian's notoriously difficult Sudoku puzzle #7129. Test your logic and strategy with this classic brain teaser. Can you solve it?
The family of Adriana Smith, kept on life support due to Georgia's heartbeat law, share a heartbreaking update as her son, born prematurely, is still too ill to come home for the holidays.
Sport England's survey reveals a record 3.6 million children are active for 60+ minutes daily, yet inequalities persist. Discover the data and the government's new £400m plan.
New data reveals a severe slump in UK construction, with the PMI hitting 39.4. This rapid decline poses a major challenge to Labour's 1.5m homes target. Read the full analysis.
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Lancashire coast, shaking homes and waking residents. The tremor was felt across parts of Cumbria. Read eyewitness accounts and expert analysis.
Explore the groundbreaking five-era model of brain evolution and the promising vaccine that could protect against dementia. Listen to the full Science Weekly podcast for more.
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Lancashire coast, shaking homes and waking residents across the region. Get the latest details and local reactions.
Can you conquer The Guardian's notoriously hard Sudoku puzzle #7128? Test your logic skills with this classic brain teaser. Grab a pen and give it a go!