The blow to GDP came mainly from the services sector, which shrank by 0.4%, led by a slump in real estate and legal activity following the end of a temporary property transaction tax break. That alone accounted for two-thirds of the GDP decline.Exports to the US fell by £2 billion in April — the largest monthly drop on record — as Trump’s tariffs on global imports, including a 10% levy on goods and higher rates on aluminium and steel, began to bite. Britain remains the only major economy with a bilateral trade deal aimed at shielding it from some of these duties, but core tariffs remain in place, Reuters reported. Industrial production fell 0.6%, with manufacturing down 0.9%.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) also reported that the UK’s goods trade deficit widened to £23.2 billion in April from £19.9 billion in March, exceeding expectations.Analysts remain cautious about the path forward. “The drag from US trade policy has added to a range of domestic headwinds,” said Swannell, warning that the seasonal volatility seen since the pandemic may continue to skew month-to-month GDP readings.

MP had previously been on flight which crashedShivani Raja is the Conservative MP for Leicester East. The British passenger of the Indian air crash who survived lives in her constituency. Speaking to Sophy Ridge, Raja shares that the flight - from Ahmedabad to Gatwick - is quite popular with her constituents. 'I will raise questions with airline and authorities'Today was the first ever crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, according to the Aviation Safety Network database. The model, a widebody, twin-engine plane, has made five million journeys in the 14 years since its first passenger flight.

Here's all we know so farThere were 242 people on board, including two pilots and 10 cabin crew members. Immediately after departure, the aircraft crashed outside the airport perimeter. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was on board the plane. DNA samples are being collected.”Air India posted on X: “We regret to inform that out of the 242 people on board, 241 have been confirmed dead. "There were 242 people on board the aircraft, consisting of 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew.

The Times, external, the Daily Telegraph, external, the Sun, external and the Daily Mail, external all describe the review as a "splurge". Several papers, including the Sun and the Financial Times, external, suggest the NHS and defence are the winners. But the Telegraph, external reports that military leaders have accused Rachel Reeves of "sacrificing defence spending", saying the budget for daily running costs will go up by just 0.7%. The Daily Mail calls the review a "reckless" spending spree, which its headline says "we and our children will be paying off for years". The Daily Mirror, external welcomes Rachel Reeves' plans, saying they put "the needs of ordinary majority ahead of the privileged few".

22:36 (IST) Jun 12The Goa govt has declared day-long state mourning for Friday in view of the crash incident in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, involving a London-bound Air India flight. In a notification, the Goa government said that on June 13, all government-supported festive programmes, public celebrations, and official entertainment will remain cancelled or postponed. "In view of the tragic plane crash that occurred earlier today in Ahmedabad, resulting in the unfortunate loss of several lives, and as an expression of sorrow and solidarity with the bereaved families, the Government of Goa hereby declares State Mourning for one day on 13th June 2025. During the period of mourning, all Government-supported festive programmes, public celebrations, and official entertainment shall remain cancelled or postponed," the notification stated.

Fact check: Labour claims the UK economy is ‘in a better place’ — is it? Read in full: Labour claims the UK economy is ‘in a better place’ — is it? Trump tariffs hit UK exports in AprilUK exports to the US recorded their largest monthly fall on record in April after President Trump announced his “liberation day” tariffs, Mehreen Khan writes. Enable cookies Allow cookies onceNational insurance rises an ‘attack on businesses’The chancellor has started a “war on the private sector”, Kemi Badenoch has said. While the recently announced trade deals offer businesses a degree of policy certainty, tariffs on UK exports to the US are higher than their pre-April levels.

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Beach Boys singer Brian Wilson has died at age 82, his family announced Wednesday. “Brian Wilson wasn’t just the heart of The Beach Boys — he was the soul of our sound. Brian Wilson, second to right, performs with the Beach Boys in California circa 1964. When they went into the studio to record, a producer changed the group’s name to the Beach Boys and never bothered to tell them. Wilson is survived by six children, including daughters Carnie and Wendy, who made up two-thirds of the Grammy-nominated pop vocal group Wilson Philips.

You're right that benefit cuts weren't part of the chancellor's spending review yesterday, but they are still going ahead as things stand despite mounting criticism from backbench MPs. As our political correspondent Tamara Cohen reported last night, the work and pensions secretary has said she won't back down. Liz Kendall says restricting personal independence payments (PIP) and the health top-up to universal credit will save £5bn. The government's benefit cuts explainedThe government says the PIP caseload has more than doubled from 15,000 new claims per month in 2019 to 34,000. PIP is a benefit to help disabled people with the increased costs of day-to-day living.

The goalkeeper could now jump straight into Enzo Maresca's starting line-up at the Club World Cup this summer ahaed of the unconvincing Robert Sanchez. In order to sign Alexander-Arnold before the start of the Club World Cup, Real Madrid have paid Liverpool £10million. Like Real Madrid, Bayern were able to reach an agreement with Leverkusen to allow the defender to sign ahead of the Club World Cup. The 19-year-old completed a £26.9m move to the Bundesliga side ahead of the Club World Cup. However, he ultimately chose Chelsea and is now set to make his debut at the Club World Cup.

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Read our Privacy noticeThe Chancellor has insisted the Government can hit its NHS waiting times targets despite scepticism from some leaders. Speaking after her spending review, Rachel Reeves said the Government was confident it could hit pledges set down by the Prime Minister last year. Sir Keir Starmer said in December the NHS will carry out 92% of routine operations within 18 weeks by March 2029. However, in March this year, the NHS waiting list for hospital treatment in England rose for the first time in seven months. She added: “Against a backdrop of other cuts, nursing staff will see the NHS being protected but not transformed by today’s spending plans.

Matthew Limb LondonGovernment spending on the NHS will rise by 3% a year after inflation over the next three years, slightly above what many in the health service were expecting. This compares with an average annual increase of 1.2% in 2010-20 but 6.2% over the decade 2000-10.1In her spending review statement to the House of Commons on 11 June the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, said that the £29bn a year real terms increase for the financial years 2023-24 to 2028-29 would “get the NHS back on its feet” and “fit for the future.”2She said that the investment would enable the NHS to cut waiting lists, improve patient care and modernise services, and support Labour’s plans to move care back to the community. It includes up to £10bn on technology and digital transformation, GP training “to deliver millions more appointments,” and …

The New York Times on Wednesday announced major changes to its iconic Dining beat: the appointment of two co-chief restaurant critics and an expansion into video reviews. Since Wells’ departure, Priya Krishna and Melissa Clark — known to many as stalwarts of the Times’ Cooking app — have operated as interim critics. As co-chief critics, Rao and Mishan will be deployed to review restaurants nationwide, allowing the Times to review more restaurants outside the five boroughs. But stars, previously exclusive to New York dining, will now also be awarded to restaurants across the country. Traditionally, the Times maintained its critics’ anonymity to avoid special treatment and more honestly assess the average dining experience.