UK economy flat-lined in third quarter in new setback for government

Analysts said the numbers suggested the economy had ground to a halt

Poliovirus detected in UK wastewater

Polio can be transmitted from person to person

Root back in England ODI squad ahead of India tour, Champions Trophy

The Jos Buttler-led squads will depart on Jan. 17

Robbie Williams: 'I've been a cheeky monkey all my life'

“At the moment,” he says, “I have the wide-optimism of a new artist.”

HSBC Chairman to lead pivotal UK business delegation to China

HSBC Chairman to lead pivotal UK business delegation to China

England skipper Stokes injures hamstring again in Hamilton

Stokes missed four tests after tearing the same hamstring during The Hundred

New Zealand take charge as England wilt in Hamilton heat

New Zealand dismissed England for 143 and made 136 for three at Sunday's close of play

England hit back after New Zealand's strong start in Hamilton

Southee gave home fans something to cheer with his 96th, 97th and 98th test sixes in a 10-ball 23

UK PM Starmer to meet Apple CEO to discuss investment

UK PM Starmer to meet Apple CEO to discuss investment

Father, stepmother convicted of daughter's brutal murder

Father, stepmother convicted of daughter's brutal murder

England beat New Zealand by 323 runs to secure series

Captain Ben Stokes took 3-5 for England

New Zealand dig in as England press for second test victory

Joe Root earlier secured his 36th test hundred before England skipper Ben Stokes declared on 427-6

Britain approves $19 billion Vodafone-Three mobile merger

Britain approves $19 billion Vodafone-Three mobile merger

England name unchanged team for second New Zealand test

England will look to win their first test series away from home in two years

England's Bethell receives contract upgrade after impressive test debut

Bethell has been upgraded from a development contract that the 21-year-old received last month

UK to publish provisional report on cloud computing in January

UK to publish provisional report on cloud computing in January

Qatar to invest 1.3 billion dollars in climate technology in Britain

Qatar to invest 1.3 billion dollars in climate technology in Britain

Fahad Mustafa honoured with two awards by UK Parliament

The actor after receiving praiseworthy distinction captioned the post: "Our Stories Really Matter!

Residents displaced by sinkhole fear may not return by Christmas

Residents displaced by sinkhole fear may not return by Christmas

Microsoft faces UK lawsuit over cloud computing licences

Microsoft faces UK lawsuit over cloud computing licences

Time to shed the rot and activate the brain

The OUP, on the basis of public vote, announces Oxford Word of the Year for 2024

Carse takes six as England claim convincing Christchurch victory

Harry Brook's 171 in the first innings turned the match decisively in England's favour

More than 122,000 people evacuated in Malaysia after floods

More than 122,000 people evacuated in Malaysia after floods

Intimate documentary captures the Beatles goofing around as they take America by storm in 1964

The footage is augmented by interviews with the two surviving members of the band

UK and Iraq sign security pact to target people smuggling gangs

UK and Iraq sign security pact to target people smuggling gangs

UK to review electric car sales targets after industry backlash

UK to review electric car sales targets after industry backlash

Meet William Hague - New chancellor of Oxford University

The result dashed hopes that the university would elect its first woman chancellor in 800 years

England know what they're doing with Bethell selection, says captain Stokes

Bethell will bat at three for the first time in first-class cricket when he makes his test debut

Singer apologizes to Manchester United's manager for interrupting interview

Ed Sheeran apologizes to Manchester United's manager for interrupting interview

England-New Zealand series named Crow-Thorpe trophy

The trophy is crafted from the wood of bats used by both late cricketers

Bethell handed England test debut against New Zealand

England confirmed their line-up for the first of three tests against the Black Caps

England's Cox ruled out of New Zealand test series

Jordan Cox has been ruled out after fracturing his thumb

Storm Bert disrupts travel and cuts power across UK and Ireland

Storm Bert disrupts travel and cuts power across UK and Ireland

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport as terminal evacuated

Bomb squad sent to London’s Gatwick Airport as terminal evacuated

UK should use new powers to probe Apple-Google mobile browser duopoly

UK should use new powers to probe Apple-Google mobile browser duopoly

Naqvi calls for cooperation with Britain against fake news, propaganda

Urges transition towards sustainable economic partnership with Britain

Why police ask citizens not to chase this on-the-run bird

Why police ask citizens not to chase this on-the-run bird

New Harry Potter ride at Universal Orlando will have British Ministry of Magic as setting

The latest Harry Potter attraction also will have a live show

Sweden has no plan to take stake in Northvolt, deputy PM says

Sweden has no plan to take stake in Northvolt, deputy PM says

UK and India to resume stalled free trade talks

UK and India to resume stalled free trade talks

Pakistan, UK underscore shared interest in trade, investment cooperation

Both sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations

West Indies restore pride with stunning run chase in victory over England

England nonetheless take an insurmountable 3-1 series lead into the fifth and final T20I

UK mistakes City liberalisation for a growth plan

UK mistakes City liberalisation for a growth plan

Pakistani Ayla Majid elected ACCA president

Ayla is an MBA graduate from LUMS, law graduate from University of London

Adnan Siddiqui meets King Charles III at Buckingham Palace

The actor said it was a memorable meeting

How Beijing and London serve as valuable examples for Pakistan to battle smog

The use of technology and smart ways could save people's lives

When a missing cat found in another city - 300 miles away from her home

When a missing cat found in another city - 300 miles away from her home

CM Murad attends 76th birthday of King Charles III

CM noted the shared traditions between Britain and Sindh

Khawaja Asif briefs Nawaz Sharif on London incident

PML-N chief urges authorities to take decisive action against culprits

Guardian quits X social media platform, citing racism and conspiracy theories

Critics say Musk's hands-off approach has allowed lies and hate speech

'Magic Circle' looking for first female member who disguised as male to enter into society

'Magic Circle' looking for first female member who disguised as male to enter into society

British Diplomatic Police to investigate attack on Qazi Faez Isa's vehicle

To proceed the investigation process through videos.

Princess Kate makes rare consecutive public appearances after cancer diagnosis

Princess Kate makes rare consecutive public appearances after cancer diagnosis

UK minister rules out using Nigel Farage as link to Trump

UK minister rules out using Nigel Farage as link to Trump

Attack on ex-CJP Isa: 23 Pakistanis placed on PCL

According to the list, they would liable to be arrested upon their arrival in Pakistan

Carty, King centuries help West Indies thrash England to clinch series

It was England's third successive ODI series defeat.

UK orders China-registered firm to sell stake in Scottish chip company

UK orders China-registered firm to sell stake in Scottish chip company

Zafar Gohar signs two-year deal with Middlesex County

He will now play across all three formats for Middlesex.

UK prosecutors are mulling whether to charge Russell Brand over sex assault allegations

Detectives from London’s Metropolitan Police force have interviewed 49-year-old Brand thrice

KKR exploring investment in Thames Water share plan

KKR exploring investment in Thames Water share plan

Kemi Badenoch becomes new leader of UK Conservatives

Kemi Badenoch becomes new leader of UK Conservatives

Perpetrators of attack on ex-CJP Isa's car will be brought to justice: FO

Foreign Office says attack on former CJP's vehicle is cause of concern

Snake that grows up to 2 metres in length 'living in UK attics and walls'

Snake that grows up to 2 metres in length 'living in UK attics and walls'

UK to ban disposable vapes from next year to crack down on teen use

About one in five children aged 11-17 said they had tried vaping

England need 261 to win second Test against Pakistan

Pakistan's second innings lead has reached to 209 runs.

Ashes series schedule unveiled for 2025-26

The first Test will be held in Perth on November 21, 2025

Sara Sharif's father confesses to killing her daughter in call to police

He, with his family, is on the run and wanted by the police

England Board trolls Pakistan for hosting second Test on first match pitch

ECB shared a cryptic message on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "Getting set for Day 6".

England wrap up Pakistan's first innings for 366

Kamran Ghulam scored a century, Jack Leach took four wickets.

US tech firms to invest $8.2 bln in UK data centres

US tech firms to invest $8.2 bln in UK data centres

England captain Stokes returns for second Pakistan test

Gus Atkinson and Chris Woakes rested for the match in Multan, which begins on Tuesday.

England's Ollie Stone Ties the Knot

He took time off during the Test series against Pakistan to travel to England for his wedding.

Brook has everything to be England's finest: Anderson

He's on the way to being in the top three that I've played with," Anderson said.

British police reduce X presence amid extremist content worries

X among platforms used to spread disinformation, sparking riots in Britain

Ollie Stone leaves Test series against Pakistan for wedding

The limited time between his wedding and the second Test raised questions about his availability.

Cook backs Root to become top run-scorer in Tests

Root eclipsed Cook's tally of 12,472 runs when he reached 71 not out.

Jürgen Klopp to take on new role as head of global soccer at Red Bull

I could not be more excited to get involved in a project like this,” Klopp said

Pakistan top order collapses following England's gargantuan total

England scored 823 in response to Pakistan's 556.

Multan Test: England start positively in pursuit of Pakistan's 556

Saud Shakeel and Salman Agha are batting on the crease.

England skipper aims for series win against Pakistan

He mentioned the team's spin bowlers, indicating that they planned to utilize them effectively

England defeat Bangladesh by 21 runs in ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Chasing a target of 119 runs, the Bangladesh team managed to score only 97 runs.

Carse to make test debut as England announce playing XI for Multan Test

Jack Leach makes a return to the test set-up for the first time since the India tour in January.

Ben Stokes withdraws from Multan Test due to injury

In his absence, the English team would be led by Ollie Pope.

The Grammys' voting body is more diverse with new percentage on diversity

“It’s not an all-new voting body,” Mason assures

Match officials announced for Pakistan-England Test series

Umpires: Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena, Bangladesh's Sharfuddoula, New Zealand's Christopher Gaffaney

UK's nuclear waste unit Sellafield fined for cybersecurity failings

UK's nuclear waste unit Sellafield fined for cybersecurity failings

England Cricket team granted VIP status during Pakistan tour

England cricket team would receive security and protocol equivalent to that of the President.

UN Security Council calls emergency meeting amid aggravation in Middle East

UN Secretary General António Guterres once again called for an immediate ceasefire

England cricket team arrives in Multan for Test series against Pakistan

The team would begin practice on October 4 after a two-day rest.

UK sanctions members of Russian cyber-crime gang Evil Corp

UK sanctions members of Russian cyber-crime gang Evil Corp

UK police investigating Islamophobic hack of Wi-Fi at train stations

UK police investigating Islamophobic hack of Wi-Fi at train stations

England introduce equal starting pay across professional domestic cricket from 2025

The starting salaries and salary budget have been approved by the ECB's PGC.

UK watchdog says 'concerns remain' over Google's ad-privacy plan

UK watchdog says 'concerns remain' over Google's ad-privacy plan

Kate, the Princess of Wales, makes first public appearance after cancer treatment

In a video announcing her progress, she said the path to full recovery would be long

Australia ease to comfortable win over lacklustre England

Carey struck 74 to bolster an Australia innings that had crumbled to 221-9.

Google urges tribunal to throw out $9.3 bln UK lawsuit over search 'dominance'

Google urges tribunal to throw out $9.3 bln UK lawsuit over search 'dominance'

Emmy Awards ratings up more than 50%, reversing record lows

That show, which aired on Fox, reached a record low audience of 4.3 million viewers.

Biden and Starmer delay decision on supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles

"I don't think much about Vladimir Putin," Biden told reporters when asked about the comments.

Suddenly, after several seasons, Gary Oldman's TV series 'Slow Horses' gets some Emmy love

Lamb is among the gallery of memorable characters who Oldman has created,

Oversized bat costs Essex 12 points in county championship title race

Khushi's bat manufactured by Gray-Nicolls was examined by umpires during his innings and it failed.

Head lets rip to fire Australia to easy T20 win over England

Head banged four sixes and eight fours in an explosive innings of 59 off 23 balls.

Stone to replace rested Atkinson in England squad for Australia ODIs

Atkinson will be replaced by Ollie Stone for ODIs against Australia.

Moeen Ali announces sudden retirement from International Cricket

England's Ali retires from international cricket at 37.

Sri Lanka steady the ship before bad light ends play early

Sri Lanka at 211/5, chasing England's 325, when bad light halted play early at The Oval.

Trio accused in minor Sara Sharif's murder appear before court through video link

According to the post-mortem report of Sara, scars were found on her body.

The heads of the CIA and MI6 issue a joint call for a cease-fire in Gaza

Burns and Moore stressed the strength of the trans-Atlantic relationship

James Anderson to join England's tour of Pakistan as fast-bowling mentor

Anderson would continue his role as a fast-bowling mentor with the team.

Relocation of Pakistan-England series to UAE or Sri Lanka in consideration

PCB is exploring options in consultation with ECB.

London firefighters dealt with tower block blaze

London firefighters dealt with tower block blaze

Deputy PM to embark on five-day visit to United Kingdom

Ishaq Dar will meet Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and others

UK newspaper lambasts Imran Khan's candidacy for Oxford's chancellorship

The Guardian notes several instances where Khan failed to 'take stand'

Haaland second successive hat-trick earns Man City 3-1 win at West Ham

Haaland nearly scored a fourth in the fifth minute of added time but Fabianski saved his shot.

Root sets multiple records in second Test against Sri Lanka

Root also claimed the record for the most centuries scored at “Home of Cricket”

Sri Lanka limp to 53-2 after Root makes 34th test century

Root made 103 to add to his 143 in the first innings.

Dr Faisal meets Scotland's former first minister Humza Yousaf

The HC apprised Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar and Yousaf about the role of British Pakistanis

Petition filed against Imran Khan's nomination as Oxford Chancellor

Petition highlighted that Khan had already been sentenced in the Toshakhana case for corruption

Overseas Pakistanis' issues to be addressed on priority: Qamar Raza

Key figures from the overseas community were invited to the event

PM Starmer says fixing UK problems will take time

PM Starmer says fixing UK problems will take time

Calm Root steers England to five-wicket win over Sri Lanka

Root, unbeaten on 62, hit only his second four from the last ball of the match.

Bank of England's Bailey says inflation pressure is on the wane

Bank of England's Bailey says inflation pressure is on the wane

UK PM tells China's Xi he hopes for 'honest' discussions

UK PM tells China's Xi he hopes for 'honest' discussions

Postcard dating back 121 years gets delivered in mail in UK

Postcard dating back 121 years gets delivered in the mail in UK

Inciting riots in UK: Court grants one-day physical remand of Farhan Asif

Asif was arrested for allegedly inciting riots in Britain through spreading fake news, says FIR

UK competition watchdog accepts Meta's changes to ad data rules

UK competition watchdog accepts Meta's changes to ad data rules

Suspect behind fake news that sparked UK riots arrested in Lahore

Three girls had died and many were injured due to a knife attack in the Western part of England

Leicester City and Tottenham, Premier League Clash ends in a draw

Pedro Porro and Jamie Vardy scored a goal each for their teams.

Prince Harry and Meghan meet with Afro-Colombian leaders to wrap up their first visit to Colombia

A day earlier, Harry and his wife visited two towns recognized for preserving their African roots

IHC bars trial court from announcing final verdict in 190m pounds case

PTI founder as PM facilitated transfer of 190m pounds to top court account, says NAB

Prince Harry urges caution on AI at start of trip to Colombia

Prince Harry urges caution on AI at start of trip to Colombia

China applies again to build contested big embassy in London

China applies again to build contested big embassy in London

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets British counterpart, seeks cooperation to combat illegal immigration

Naqvi congratulates Yvette Cooper on her appointment as the UK Home Secretary

Woakes raises England injury concerns after withdrawing from The Hundred

The England bowling all-rounder will no longer be a part of The Hundred this year.

King Charles calls for unity and understanding after riots in UK

The riots broke out across the country after online posts falsely identified killer, an Islamist

X's handling of UK riots could influence EU probe

X's handling of UK riots could influence EU probe

UK government calls on Elon Musk to act responsibly amid provocative posts

“Use of language such as a ‘civil war’ is in no way acceptable", says minister

UK agency reports explosion near ship east of Yemen's Aden

UK agency reports explosion near ship east of Yemen's Aden

Eurostar cancels a quarter of all services, urges against travel

Eurostar cancels a quarter of all services, urges against travel

John Mayall, tireless and influential British blues pioneer, dies at 90

Mayall encouraged Clapton to sing and urged Green to develop his song-writing abilities.

UK's Rwanda asylum scheme has cost 700 million pounds

UK's Rwanda asylum scheme has cost 700 million pounds

Britain's new government aims to regulate most powerful AI models

Starmer has promised to introduce new laws on AI

UK watchdog starts probe into Microsoft hiring former Inflection AI staff

UK watchdog starts probe into Microsoft hiring former Inflection AI staff

Labour government eyes private capital for nascent, growing industries

Objective is to support growth and meet net zero commitments

Labour plans to release more prisoners early to tackle UK jail overcrowding crisis

Prisons in England and Wales have space for only 700 more male inmates

Actor Dustin Hoffman and Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes among celebrities at Wimbledon

The match between Alcaraz and Tiafoe was played under a retractable roof, keeping everyone dry

'Big beasts' slayed in UK elections

'Big beasts' slayed in UK elections

Starmer pledges to stabilise UK as Labour wins huge majority

Rishi Sunak's Conservatives suffered the worst performance in the party's long history

Who is UK's PM-elect Keir Starmer?

Starmer, 61, is an ex-lawyer who worked to get people off death row around the world

Left-wing champion Corbyn defeats Labour to win parliament seat

Corbyn resigned as Labour leader in 2019 after the party suffered its worst defeat since 1935

UK's Labour sweeps to power as Sunak concedes election

Labour has won more than 326 of the 650 seats in parliament

UK voters likely to throw Conservatives out after 14 years

UK voters likely to throw Conservatives out after 14 years

A guide to UK's general election

Total 543 seats in England, 57 in Scotland, 32 in Wales and 18 in Northern Ireland

Labour predicted to rout Sunak's Conservatives as Britain goes to polls

Opinion polls put Starmer's centre-left party on course for a landslide victory

Boris Johnson issues surprise last-ditch UK election rallying cry

Sunak, who appeared after Johnson on the stage, thanked his predecessor for his support

Poll predicts record win for Labour Party at UK election

Survation's central scenario showed Keir Starmer's Labour winning 484 of the 650 seats in parliament

Britain's Revolut surges to record profit as it seeks $40 bln valuation

Britain's Revolut surges to record profit as it seeks $40 bln valuation

Bahamas to regulate banks to offer cbank digital currency

Bahamas to regulate banks to offer cbank digital currency

Who is leader of UK's opposition party?

Who is leader of UK’s opposition party?

Another official from UK PM Sunak's party probed over election bets, Sunday Times reports

UK's Gambling Commission has already been reported to be investigating two Conservative candidates

Japanese royals arrive for three-day state visit to UK

Japanese royals arrive for three-day state visit to UK

Animal rights group targets King Charles portrait

Animal rights group targets King Charles portrait

US and British airstrikes hit Yemen

US and British airstrikes hit Yemen

Tribunal rules $17 bln UK adtech lawsuit against Google can go ahead

Tribunal rules $17 bln UK adtech lawsuit against Google can go ahead

UK Labour seeks to reassure voters on defence

UK Labour seeks to reassure voters on defence

Woman jailed for laundering bitcoin in UK from $6.4 billion China fraud

Woman jailed for laundering bitcoin in UK from $6.4 billion China fraud

Former Labour leader Corbyn to stand as independent in UK election

Corbyn was Labour leader at the last election in 2019. He has held Islington North seat since 1983

'Worse than Covid': UK gig venues sing the Blues

Rising cost of doing business hurting the industry

PM expresses govt desire to attract investment from UK, other countries

In diverse areas including agriculture, food security, IT, tourism and mining

Tata Steel UK workers vote to strike

Tata Steel UK workers vote to strike

Bank of England moves closer to first rate cut since 2020

Bank of England moves closer to first rate cut since 2020

UK and allies unmask and sanction Russian leader of LockBit cybercrime gang

UK and allies unmask and sanction Russian leader of LockBit cybercrime gang

King Charles and UK royals to relinquish dozens of patronages

Queen Elizabeth was patron of 492 organisations, while Charles was affiliated to 441 and Camilla 100

King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis

King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis

French, UK troops swap guards to mark 120 years of friendship

French, UK troops swap guards to mark 120 years of friendship

Two planes at Heathrow Airport collide on the ground

Two planes at Heathrow Airport collide on the ground

Social media and British royal family

Social media and British royal family

Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations

Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations

Julian Assange wins temporary reprieve

Julian Assange wins temporary reprieve

India joins US, France, Britain with missile that fires multiple N-warheads

India joins US, France, Britain with missile that fires multiple N-warheads

UK's James Daly for strengthening trade bond with Pakistan

Says he intends to elevate Sialkot's presence on Britain's trading map

Britain's Galloway wins parliament seat with Gaza agenda, vows to take on Labour

Britain's Galloway wins parliament seat with Gaza agenda, vows to take on Labour

Prince Harry will appeal after losing challenge over his UK police protection

Prince Harry will appeal after losing challenge over his UK police protection

UK finance minister held talks with Shein chair about London IPO

UK finance minister held talks with Shein chair about London IPO

UK job vacancies fall 15pc year-on-year in January

Previously, Office for National Statistics showed 18pc annual fall for three months to January-end

In this centuries-old English pancake race, 'you just have to go flat out'

The tradition has been repeated not only in Olney but across England and the US

UK PM Sunak says West should be bolder about seizing Russian assets

We must be bolder in hitting the Russian war economy, he says

France and EU support for Ukraine 'will not waver', Macron vows

France and EU support for Ukraine 'will not waver', Macron vows

Invasion of Ukraine: UK launches new Russia sanctions

Invasion of Ukraine: UK launches new Russia sanctions

WhatsApp lowers age limit for usage in the UK and EU

Now, WhatsApp is accessible to users aged 13 and above

Lack of govt spending and crumbling infrastructure -- Fixing UK potholes now needs billions

The University of Liverpool is helping to develop pothole-filling robot powered by artificial AI