The Latest Breaking News from Britain

Trump’s visit revealed a stark truth: Britain feels more than ever like a country stuck in the past

The pageantry highlighted the fact that we have no vision for our future, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025

Sir James Dyson says Brexit was worth it – even if it’s made people poorer

Britain’s fourth-wealthiest man has argued it is better to be ‘independent’ than tied to the EU

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

Billie Jean King Cup: Great Britain not overawed by United States semi-final tie

Anne Keothavong’s side are looking to reach a first final since 1981.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

Conviction: The Case of Lucy Letby review – documentary probes Britain’s most notorious baby killer

Channel 4’s film follows the fight to overturn Letby’s conviction, questioning expert testimony and exposing deep divisions over whether she is guilty or the victim of a miscarriage of justice

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025

UK spy agency MI6 launches new portal to recruit foreign informants via dark web

MI6 has launched a dark web portal, Silent Courier, to recruit spies and gather information securely. The platform targets potential informants worldwide, including Russia.

Euronews · Sep 19, 2025

Labour minister doubles down on 'singular talents' defence of Peter Mandelson

A Labour minister has doubled down on his defence of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as Britain’s former ambassador to the US despite his known…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2025

Ultimate autumn adventures by train

From wild wanders to cosy retreats, your seasonal getaway guide

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

Cycling through Britain’s wild places: How riders can help save rare species

Britain’s biodiversity is under pressure – but cycling gives us rare access to their beauty and fragility. Here's how you can get up close and personal, from the saddle, with what's at stake

Cycling Weekly · Sep 19, 2025

After the far-right mass rally in London, Britain must learn lessons from abroad – and fast

This is no time for complacent exceptionalism. The UK is part of the fourth phase of the far right in the postwar era, and its politicians must respond, says political scientist Cas Mudde

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025

Is there anything Labour can do to save itself from disaster? Our panel responds – part two

Over a year into power, Starmer’s government is floundering – but it still has time on its side. In the second of a two-part series, our panelists suggest ways of reversing the slide

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025