The Latest Breaking News from Britain

Norwegian firm planning for first UK deep-sea salmon farm

A Norwegian company has drawn up plans for Britain’s first deep-sea salmon farm in waters east of Shetland

The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2025

African prisoners made sound recordings in German camps in WW1: this is what they had to say

During the first world war (1914-1918) thousands of African men enlisted to fight for France and Britain were captured and held as prisoners in Germany. Their stories and songs were recorded and archived by German linguists, who often didn’t understand a thing they were saying.

The Conversation · Jun 8, 2025

Britain has escalated the global nuclear arms race – and is bringing us closer to armageddon

The UK’s strategic defence review plans to normalise nuclear weapons. Don’t believe the PR hype: they are immoral, irrational and catastrophic, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2025

Cat Ferguson breaks new ground to take Tour of Britain lead after crash-packed stage

Cat Ferguson prevailed in foul conditions to claim victory on stage three of the Women’s Tour of Britain and take the general classification lead

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2025

Cat Ferguson sprints to victory on stage three of Tour of Britain Women after crash-marred day, takes over race lead

Movistar rider took her first Women's WorldTour win in Kelso

Cycling Weekly · Jun 7, 2025

Tour of Britain Women: Cat Ferguson claims victory on stage 3, takes race lead

Faulkner drops out of race lead

Cycling News · Jun 7, 2025

Russia is already at war with Britain and we can no longer rely on Trump, defence adviser warns

‘Russia is at war with us’, one of the authors of Sir Keir Starmer’s flagship strategic defence review has warned

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2025

‘It’s a seminal moment’: Queen’s gears up for return of women’s tennis after 52 years

Lawn Tennis Association believes revived Queen’s women’s event can be catalyst for brighter days ahead

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2025

'Britain Is Being Mugged': Tory Minister Slams 'Broken' Asylum System, Says UK Can't Be Home for Everyone

On 6 June 2025, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called Britain's asylum system 'broken' and said the UK is being 'mugged' by unchecked migration. She proposed tougher laws, including possible ECHR reforms and third-country processing, reigniting the national immigration debate ahead of elections.

International Business Times UK · Jun 7, 2025

UK could face up to £30bn of tax rises to fund defence spending boost, economist says

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to boost defence spending to 2.7 per cent of GDP by 2027, as Nato allies push for ‘dramatic increase’

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025