The Latest Breaking News from Britain

Major reforms to Britain's benefits system announced as Government seeks £5billion cut to welfare bill

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall announced changes to personal independence payments (PIP), job seeker's allowance and universal credit

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025

Last surviving pilot from the Battle of Britain, John 'Paddy' Hemingway, dies at age 105

John “Paddy” Hemingway, the last surviving pilot who flew during the Battle of Britain, has died at the age of 105

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

UK rules out Israel arms embargo after condemning aid blockade

Pat McFadden said Britain would instead use ‘whatever diplomatic influence we have’ to seek to restore a ceasefire.

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025

Britain and allies have ‘more cards to play’ to help force Russia to negotiate

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said he has yet to see signs that Vladimir Putin is serious about a peace deal.

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025

Storrington in West Sussex named UK’s first European stork village

Village joins continental network alongside nearby Knepp estate, as birds previously extinct in Britain flourish

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025

'Beautiful' Scottish street revealed as one of the most expensive in the UK

This 'beautiful' street in the heart of a major Scottish city has been named one of the priciest in Britain.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 17, 2025

Chagossians seek legal action against UK over sovereignty deal

Britain intends to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, while retaining a key UK-US military base on the island of Diego Garcia.

Euronews · Mar 17, 2025

Thames Water's "Class B" creditors consider Supreme Court appeal after losing restructuring challenge

The bondholders say they need to see the wording of the Court of Appeal dismissal before making a decision that could prolong legal wrangling

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025

“It will excite anyone who loves a story of an underdog beating the odds to become and remain one of Britain’s biggest musical exports”: New Iron Maiden doc is on the way

There’s both a film and book to commemorate band’s 50 years

MusicRadar · Mar 17, 2025

Fresh blow to Reeves as UK’s economic forecast slashed amid warnings over Trump’s trade war

The UK’s economic forecast has been downgraded, once again dashing the government’s hopes of reviving Britain’s spluttering economy

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025