To walk through Leicester Square in central London is to endure a pummeling of the senses. Its jostling tourists, the glaring lights of its supersized casino and M&M's store, and a backing track of ...

Great Britain's David Weir says he will do "all I can" to stop Swiss great Marcel Hug equalling his record tally of eight London Marathon wins after both athletes were confirmed for this year's race.

Britain was once seen as a beacon of stability, culture and especially global influence. It was once the heart of the British Empire and the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. But today? Britain ...