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The UK manufacturing sector shrank again last month but may be “turning a corner”, according to new figures. Factories saw the recent downturn linked to trade tensions, US tariffs and higher costs slow down during May but highlighted that confidence was still “subdued”. The S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI survey, watched closely by economists, showed a reading of 46.4 in May, up from 45.4 in April. Any reading above 50 […]

The UK must change its approach to defence in a changing world which is more unstable and insecure than before, Sir Keir Starmer has said. But the Prime Minister could not say when his aim of raising defence spending to 3% of the UK’s economic output would be realised, amid questions about whether the Treasury had guaranteed to fund it. Britain will build up to 12 new nuclear-powered attack submarines […]

A TV presenter and architect is to run a 10k race in his signature Crocs in memory of his late brother as he raises funds for a mental health charity. Danny Campbell, a judge on Scotland’s Home of the Year, will run the Glasgow Men’s 10k on Sunday June 15. His younger brother Duncan died in 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Before his death, Duncan Campbell spoke about […]

It is 31 years to the day since the RAF aircraft crashed into the Mull of Kintyre, killing 25 British officers The families of those killed in a Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre in 1994 have said they are beginning legal action against the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for not ordering a public inquiry. They want a High Court judge to be able to review information which […]

More than a third of millennial investors bought stocks and shares in the market turmoil that followed US President Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs, a survey reveals. The age group took advantage of the volatility that swept across the world’s financial markets to buy cheap stocks, according to the research from Charles Stanley Direct. Some 38% of millennial DIY investors said they bought stocks and shares in the aftermath of […]

Lando Norris lost ground in the championship race after McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri produced a flawless performance to win Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix. Norris started second and finished in the same position – despite losing out to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen off the line – taking the chequered flag 2.4 seconds behind Piastri. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc completed the podium after he fought his way past Verstappen following a late safety […]

More than 1,100 migrants arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel on Saturday, the highest number recorded on a single day so far this year. The latest Home Office figures show that 1,194 migrants arrived in 18 boats, bringing the provisional annual total so far to 14,811. This is 42% higher than the same point last year (10,448) and 95% up from the same point in 2023 (7,610), […]

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Wolves to sign Matheus Cunha. Manchester United have reached an agreement with Wolves to sign Matheus Cunha. The Brazil forward has been in Manchester over the weekend to put the finishing touches to his move to Old Trafford, which is subject to a visa and registration. The 26 year-old, who has won 13 senior caps for Brazil, scored 18 goals in all competitions […]

The Defence Secretary has called plans to boost the UK’s military might a “message to Moscow” but said he does not expect to raise the number of soldiers until the next parliament. The Government has pledged £1.5 billion to set up at least six factories, and will support the procurement of up to 7,000 UK-built long-range weapons in response to the strategic defence review (SDR) to be published on Monday. […]