The Latest Breaking News from Britain

The UK has almost 50 Chinese electric car models – these are the 10 most exciting

China now builds some of Britain's most talked-about electric cars and plug-in hybrids

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Austria hits record temperature, Hungary curbs power use as Europe feels the heat

Austria recorded its highest temperature ever as a severe heatwave grips Europe. Hungarians reduced power use to ease grid pressure amid a significant drought. Italy issued red heat alerts for major cities, with temperatures nearing forty degrees Celsius. Wildfires raged in Albania, forcing evacuations and continued firefighting efforts. Europe's agriculture…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

In Britain, we equate blackness with the working class. It’s time for a rethink

In my new book, I narrate the existence, behaviours and sensibilities of the black British middle class, a social group largely ignored, until now

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

'He Gets It': Why Andy Burnham's Regional Charm Could Make Him Britain's First Long-Lasting PM in Decades

Andy Burnham's grounded leadership style as Britain's new prime minister is resonating with voters, offering a fresh contrast to recent predecessors. His regional identity and policy proposals spark both hope and scepticism.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

Apple Fights Secret UK Government Backdoor Order as Britons Lose Access To Advanced iCloud Encryption

Apple is contesting a reported UK encryption order after removing Advanced Data Protection for British iCloud users.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

Zoe Backstedt misses out on podium as Marlen Reusser wins Tour de France Femmes stage four

Britain’s Zoe Backstedt was just two seconds off the podium, with world time trial champion Marlen Reusser taking yellow for the first time alongside her stage win

The Independent UK · Aug 4

UK Sport to invest record £33m in GB’s Winter Olympic and Paralympic athletes ahead of Alpes 2030

UK Sport are to invest a record £33m over the next Olympic cycle, an increase of £8m on the four years leading up to Milan-Cortina

The Independent UK · Aug 4

How rewilding could help stop the spread of Britain’s wildfires

Fire is natural in some ecosystems, but almost all British “wildfires” are started by people. Whether they become catastrophic increasingly depends on the landscapes they burn through. That’s why wildfire policy can’t only focus on preventing ignitions – it must go hand in hand with rebuilding landscapes that resist fire.

The Conversation · Aug 4

What is 'Operation Fortress'? Reform UK's military plan to stop migrants crossing English Channel

Britain's right-wing Reform UK party has unveiled 'Operation Fortress', a military-led plan that it says would end illegal migrant crossings across the English Channel if it comes to power.

The Times of India · Aug 4

Gatwick airport to open second runway after legal challenge fails

£2.2bn project will allow about 100,000 more flights a year to use Britain’s second busiest airport

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4