The Latest Breaking News from Britain

‘An enormous scar’: the battle over solar farms and pylons as Reform UK takes aim at net zero

In the fourth part of a series, we look at how climate orthodoxy is coming under fire in Lincolnshire

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2025

Baseline US tariffs on most UK goods ‘here to stay’, Lord Mandelson says

The UK ambassador to the US said Donald Trump should expect a ‘warm reception’ when he visits Britain for his second state visit later this year.

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025

Second World War veteran believed to be Britain’s oldest man dies aged 110

Earlier this year, Donald Rose was presented with the freedom of the borough of Erewash for his bravery in the Second World War

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2025

Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Ian Blair dies aged 72

The crossbench peer led Britain’s largest force between 2005 and 2008, including during the 7/7 terrorist attacks

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025

Panting, gular fluttering and sploots: how Britain’s animals try to keep cool

From cows and cats to squirrels and birds, all have their own methods but may need more help as heatwaves intensify

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025

Right, the underpants are off! It’s time I, Gregg Wallace, had my say

I am almost literally medically incapable of staying in my trousers. So who’s really to blame here – me or the BBC?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025

Macron is right – Brexit is to blame for Britain’s immigration crisis

The French president did not hold back on how Brexit had created the small boats crisis – the reverse of the promises made by Farage and other Brexiteers, notes David Maddox

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

Government launches crackdown on ‘misleading’ private parking firms

Analysis by the PA news agency found Britain’s drivers were handed 14.4 million parking tickets by private companies in the year to the end of March.

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025

EU to assess legality of UK-France migrant return deal before expressing support

UK is confident deal will be approved but EU says it wants to know more about ‘substance and form’ of agreement

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025

Why is Labour so afraid to admit that we must tax the rich?

There have been modest redistributive reforms, but the party still daren’t admit that Britain’s rampant inequality needs to be addressed, writes Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025