The Latest Breaking News from Great Britain

Pet passports: What are the rules for international animal travel, and how might they change?

Prior to Brexit, British travellers were able to take a cat, a dog or even a ferret abroad with minimal formalities

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

Northern Irish firms say UK-EU deal is a step in the right direction

New rules on agrifood products viewed as positive but some companies say they no longer need to use British suppliers

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025

Will Labour’s shake-up really fix Great Britain’s ailing railways?

As South Western becomes the latest operator to be renationalised, there are questions about whether the changes will lead to lower fares

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025

'It Was The Most Ridiculous Idea In The World': Inside One Golf Lover's Ambitious Mission To Play Every Links In Great Britain

Sam Cooper's madcap idea during the Covid years to tour the coast of Britain in a campervan and play every links course somehow turned from pipedream to reality. Here, he reflects on his adventure with his wife and their two cocker spaniels...

Golf Monthly · May 12, 2025

The timing is right: Wales and Swansea midfielder Joe Allen announces retirement

The 35-year-old won 77 caps for his country and played for Great Britain at the 2012 Olympics.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

Withdrawal of critical veterinary medicines could have ‘severe impact’ on NI

A grace period on the movement of animal medicines between Great Britain and Northern Ireland is due to expire at the end of the year.

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025

Ex-Parachute Regiment officer begins 2,000-mile solo row around Great Britain

Mike Ellicock, 49, is aiming to complete the rowing challenge in under 80 days.

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025

Average energy bill in Great Britain to fall 9% as Trump tariffs hit gas prices

Typical bill to drop by £166 as warm weather and global economic uncertainty drive down wholesale gas prices, says leading forecaster

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025

First man to swim around Great Britain announces his next challenge – and it might be his biggest test yet

Ross Edgley will face huge waves, high winds and freezing temperatures while sharing the water with killer whales

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

Thousands more driving tests planned to cut waiting times in Britain

More trainers and overtime for examiners but target to cut queue to seven weeks will not be hit until 2026

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2025