The Latest Breaking News from Britain

UK government pledges further £590m for delayed Lower Thames Crossing

Rachel Reeves calls Britain’s biggest road-building project a ‘turning point for our national infrastructure’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025

Britain's MI6 spy agency gets its first female chief

Britain’s real-life spies have finally caught up with James Bond

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025

Blaise Metreweli appointed first ever female MI6 chief as Britain faces 'unprecedented threats'

She is currently Director General ‘Q’, responsible for technology and innovation at the Secret Intelligence Service, a role made famous by the gadgets chief in James Bond films

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2025

The UK should protect its allies in the Gulf and Middle East – but Israel isn’t one of them

IN FOCUS : Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear programme is good for the UK – but helping Israel now is not, and here’s why, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025

British politics is in a loop and it’s Farage’s vision that’s stuck on repeat

Unlike Keir Starmer and his cabinet, Reform UK’s leader actually understands and exploits the rules of engagement in our digital age, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2025

Britain ‘not at war’ despite sending more RAF jets to the Middle East, Reeves says

Rachel Reeves said Britain may play a military role in helping Israel as the conflict intensifies

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025

Ragù, Bristol BS1: ‘I recommend it wholly, effusively and slightly enviously’ – restaurant review

Some of the most skilful cooking happening anywhere in Britain right now

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2025

Starmer hints at revival of UK-Canada trade talks ahead of G7 summit

The Prime Minister said the interests of British citizens would be at the heart of his conversations as he meets his Canadian counterpart.

Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2025

As a trans Australian, I was kicked out of a UK toilet. This is not the open-hearted Britain I remember

I used to be proud of my birthplace for its cosmopolitan tolerance. Visiting now, it feels like stepping back decades

The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2025

UK moving jets to Middle East as Israel warns more severe strikes coming

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed Britain was moving military assets to the region as Iran warned UK bases would be targeted if it helped defend Israel

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2025