The Latest Breaking News from Britain

Strait of Hormuz blockade: the complex regional realities the US ignores at its peril

After the breakdown of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump has now ordered a blockade of the pivotal Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.

The Conversation · Apr 13

Gas supplies ‘can meet British demand over summer’ despite Iran war disruption

National Gas said gas stocks in Great Britain are set to be sufficient enough to allow for some British gas to exported to mainland Europe.

Evening Standard · Apr 13

UK gas supply ‘will meet demand over the summer’ despite Middle East crisis

National Gas said gas stocks in Great Britain are set to be sufficient enough to allow for some British gas to exported to mainland Europe

The Independent UK · Apr 13

‘Closure deeply damaging’: Keir Starmer announces UK-France summit on restoring navigation in Strait of Hormuz

British PM Keir Starmer on Monday said the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is “deeply damaging” to global shipping and is worsening cost-of-living pressures worldwide, as Britain and France prepare to co-host a high-level summit this week.

The Times of India · Apr 13

Can London's electric vehicle charging network ever catch up with Amsterdam?

For too long, Britain’s EV charging sector has been guilty of a seductive fallacy: build it and they will come

Evening Standard · Apr 13

British PM Keir Starmer moves to adopt EU single market rules under new law

The government led by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is preparing legislation that could allow Britain to adopt certain European Union rules without full parliamentary votes.

The Times of India · Apr 13

'Most dangerous' spider in Britain found in Buckingham Palace gardens as it spreads across London

The false widow spider population has ‘exploded’ in southern England

Evening Standard · Apr 13

‘Most dangerous spider’ in Britain behind rise in hospital admissions

Hospital admissions from spider bites have doubled in England in the past decade

The Independent UK · Apr 13

‘A cauldron of people with their tops off!’ Goldie, Estelle, Courtney Pine, Flo and more pick great moments in Black British music

For its inaugural show, the V&A’s east London outpost is celebrating 125 years of Black music-making in Britain. We asked top performers to pick their favourite exhibit

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13

Britain could adopt single market rules without MPs’ vote as part of UK-EU reset

Exclusive: Ministers planning new legislation for alignment without full parliamentary scrutiny if in national interest

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12