Sales rose 1.2% spurred by demand for items such as fans and paddling pools, says Office for National Statistics
Poised, mysterious and yet somehow always the same, the British artist’s allusive paintings elude deeper scrutiny
Agriculture minister says no evidence of mass mortality or infection in poultry as WA authorities say a second bird is sick and being tested
Strong winds and heavy rain batter Slovenia, while France experiences atypical heatwave in its north and west
Size of Makerfield victory has many allies hoping outgoing Greater Manchester mayor will be installed in No 10 within days
Labour veteran is expected to launch a leadership bid, but some critics feel he is yet to clarify his policy positions
Greater Manchester mayor says result represents Labour’s ‘final chance to change’, after soundly beating Reform UK and Restore Britain
Updated document, which emphasises harm done to African women, is being considered by other Caribbean countries
Progressive Jewish group calls for more focus on the threat from the far right and the recognition of a diversity of views within the community
May figure of £23.3bn underlines challenge facing Andy Burnham if he ends up as Labour leader
People in Nabatieh mourn the city’s recent dead in religious ceremony held amid empty streets and shattered buildings
He lambasted Jimmy Carter during the 1980 hostage crisis; now Trump’s presidency could be similarly blemished