1 May 2026, in sixty words

Google's financial performance has significantly strengthened its position, suggesting it could soon become the company with the greatest value worldwide.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Green Party leader Zack Polanski "disgraceful" and said he is "not fit to lead any political party," after Polanski reshared a post alleging police had "repeatedly and violently kicked a mentally ill man in the head" during the Golders Green terror arrest.

Charles Leclerc topped the sole 90-minute practice session at the Miami Grand Prix sprint weekend, leading Max Verstappen by 0.297 seconds and Oscar Piastri by 0.448 seconds.

European economies, significantly dependent on car manufacturing, will face higher costs as tariffs on their vehicles rise.

Thousands of homes in Kent and Sussex suffered water outages between November and January due to South East Water failures, drawing sharp parliamentary criticism.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has denied political interference after writing an open letter to Green Party leader Zack Polanski, days before local elections.

Arsenal face Fulham on Saturday in a key Premier League title clash sandwiched between their Champions League semi-final legs against Atletico Madrid.

Civilians faced fresh danger as explosions and damage were reported across multiple areas.

Continued strikes risk prolonging tensions despite a pause deal meant to reduce fighting.

Violent unrest erupted in Alice Springs after police arrested Jefferson Lewis, 47, for the alleged murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.

Eddie Howe confirmed Newcastle United's Saudi owners remain fully committed to Premier League title ambitions following a two-day summit at Matfen Hall with chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan.

Superdry co-founder James Holder, 54, has been found guilty of rape following a five-day trial at Gloucester Crown Court.

UK house prices defied expectations in April, rising 0.4% to an average of £278,880 according to Nationwide, despite economists forecasting a fall.

Visitors to the Venice Biennale will now vote for their favourite pavilions after the planned award ceremony was cancelled.

Tony Blair's thinktank, the Tony Blair Institute, has urged Labour to scrap the pension triple lock, calling it "outdated and increasingly unaffordable." The guarantee, which raises state pensions annually by the highest of inflation, wage growth, or 2.5%, is projected to push spending from 5% to 7.8% of GDP by 2070, potentially forcing higher taxes or cuts to public services.

Banksy has claimed full authorship of a new large statue that appeared overnight at Waterloo Place in Central London on Wednesday.

A scheme giving NHS patients and families independent access to urgent clinical help has shown strong early results.

Landmark legislation banning the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 became UK law on 29 April, after the Tobacco and Vapes Act received Royal Assent.

The Renters' Rights Act came into force on 1 May 2026, giving 11 million private tenants in England major new protections.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced on 30 April that an extra 900,000 children can now access mental health support directly in schools without needing a GP referral.

The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre raised the UK National Threat Level from substantial to severe on 30 April, meaning a terrorist attack is considered highly likely in the next six months.

Businesses face ongoing digital risks as attacks remain widespread across the country.

Uncertainty grows over changes that could help a struggling engine maker improve performance.

People in the region face renewed conflict fears as tensions rise again.

People are told to leave three countries quickly as safety fears grow.

Lower costs and easier trade could follow for whisky producers and related jobs in Britain and the US.