British artist David Hockney dies aged 88 12. June 2026 (11:56) He was one of the most celebrated and influential British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.(London News)
The UK economy contracted by 0.1% in April 12. June 2026 (11:53) In the three months to April, GDP grew by 0.7 per cent, according to the Office for National Statistics(London News)
Starmer’s leadership under further pressure after defence ministers quit – UK politics live 12. June 2026 (11:37) Both John Healey and Al Carns resigned from their ministerial positions on Thursday over the government’s defence investment planDefence policy is not the only area where there has been bad news for the government. As Heather Stewart reports, growth figures out today show the economy shrinking in April.Here is her story.The UK economy contracted by 0.1% in April as the Iran war began to take its toll on growth, official figures show.As energy prices have risen as a result of the conflict, after Iran closed off the strait of Hormuz – a vital shipping route for global trade – the UK’s strong expansion in the first quarter slid into reverse. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Middle East crisis live: Iran says no final peace agreement reached, after Trump claims deal could be signed soon 12. June 2026 (11:35) US president says ‘great settlement’ reached but Iranian spokesman says there has been no final conclusionFull report: Trump claims US and Iran on verge of signing peace agreementThe Israeli military said it struck 310 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon in the past week, as it claimed to have killed “80 terrorists”.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also revealed it conducted a raid in the southern Lebanese village Dibbine several weeks ago. The village is located north of the IDF’s so-called “yellow line” (an area carved out and occupied by the military) and is about 12km (7.4 miles) from the Israeli border. The IDF said its troops located “significant” weapon depots during the raid. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
