The Latest Breaking News from Britain

Charities have urged the Government to prioritise the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to curb smoking

There are particularly high levels of consumption in more disadvantaged areas, say researchers.

Britain's hosepipe ban affects millions amid historic drought. Learn what the rules are, who's impacted, and what penalties apply if you break them.

But don’t blame America for the word

ASK ME ANYTHING: Business columnist Chris Blackhurst answered readers’ questions on a potential wealth tax in the UK, from fears of a millionaire exodus and offshore loopholes to Labour’s reluctance to commit

Britain and Germany signed a wide-ranging friendship treaty, marking German chancellor Friedrich Merz's first visit to London and aiming to deepen bilateral ties. The treaty builds on recent efforts to reset UK-EU relations, following French president Emmanuel Macron's visit, and signals increased cooperation among Europe's leading powers. Key areas of…

Britain has announced plans to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 before the next national election

When the vice-president of the United States took Sir Keir Starmer to task earlier this year for failing to uphold free speech, the Prime Minister was quick to hit back. “In relation to free speech in the UK, I’m very proud of our history there,” he said. “We’ve had free…

In recent years successive governments have sought to close down free speech. If we are to avoid the enslavement of our thoughts, it’s time to heed the wisdom of the ancients