The Latest Breaking News from Britain

Ministers accused of ‘words over action’ on protecting women and girls

MPs on international development committee warn progress on gender equality in conflict zones is being undone

The Independent UK · Jun 16

Mail on Sunday attacks Restore as split right creates headache for UK papers

Some titles that once backed the Tories now ‘flirting with Farage’ as they try to gauge where readers stand

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16

Why a by-election in northwest England could decide Keir Starmer's future

Britain holds a crucial by-election today. The vote could trigger a leadership challenge against Labour's Keir Starmer. Andy Burnham, a popular mayor, aims to win the seat to run for party leader. If he wins, Starmer's position becomes precarious. The outcome rests with voters in the Makerfield constituency. A result…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Britain Wants To Ban Teens From Social Media. The Evidence Suggests It Won't Work.

Britain is following Australia into a policy that has already struggled to keep children off social media, while forcing adults through intrusive age checks.

Reason · Jun 15

An absurd illustration of Britain’s housing problem

Letters: Readers respond to an article about what was once the UK’s most expensive house, which has lain empty for years

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15

The UK has the means to avoid climate policy being driven by culture wars

Climate policy has become one of the principle casualties of America’s political polarisation. The Trump administration, for instance, recently announced it is dismantling a key ocean monitoring system, despite growing scientific concerns about the rise of a “Super El Niño” and the prospect of disruption to key Atlantic Ocean currents.…

The Conversation · Jun 15

Love life: David Hockney, the artist who forced Britain to make room for colour, joy and queerness

Born in Bradford and shaped by northern art-school discipline, David Hockney brought a working-class, almost punk refusal to British art: do the work, trust the eye, do not ask for approval. Hockney made success look effortless: all colour, good humour, great glasses, cigarettes and smoky charm. But for a young…

The Conversation · Jun 15

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain will ban children under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube from early next year

AAP · Jun 15

France, UK seek Hormuz deployment if U.S.-Iran ceasefire takes hold

France and Britain are proposing a multinational naval mission for the Strait of Hormuz. This plan aims to secure shipping routes should a ceasefire between the US and Iran occur. Several European nations are considering participation. The mission would focus on defensive tasks like escorting vessels and mine clearing. G7…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

The UK is banning children's social media use. Here's what other countries are doing

Britain plans to ban people under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube to protect them from harmful content

The Independent UK · Jun 15