The Latest Breaking News from Great Britain

Energy bills will rise by £209 a year to £1,850 from July, forecaster says

Cornwall Insight predicts rise in price cap of nearly 13% in Great Britain as Iran war pushes up gas costs

The Guardian - UK · May 19

Mondo Duplantis and Shericka Jackson claim wins in Diamond League opener in Shanghai

The Swedish superstar fell just short of a 17th world record, with wins in Shanghai for Gift Leotlela in the men’s 100m and Jamaica's Shericka Jackson came out on top in the women’s 100m with Great Britain’s Amy Hunt down in fifth

The Independent UK · May 16

America’s musical founding father: ‘Liberty songs’ by a self-taught singer and tanner helped fuel the Revolution

As July 4, 2026, approaches, Americans will be paying more attention than usual to events of 1776: the year the American Colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. Public historians, including filmmaker Ken Burns, have tried to offer a more inclusive view of the American Revolution, highlighting lesser-known patriots. But…

The Conversation · May 15

Private rents in Great Britain stop rising for first time since 2017

More landlords having to cut prices to secure tenants, Rightmove data shows

The Guardian - UK · Apr 16

Run the dishwasher, plug in the car: how Great Britain plans to use record wind and solar power

With a summer glut on cards, customers are being urged to use more energy when renewables are abundant

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14

Great Britain households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soar

Incentives to absorb surplus wind and solar energy could help balance the grid and lower bills

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13

Gas supplies ‘can meet British demand over summer’ despite Iran war disruption

National Gas said gas stocks in Great Britain are set to be sufficient enough to allow for some British gas to exported to mainland Europe.

Evening Standard · Apr 13

UK gas supply ‘will meet demand over the summer’ despite Middle East crisis

National Gas said gas stocks in Great Britain are set to be sufficient enough to allow for some British gas to exported to mainland Europe

The Independent UK · Apr 13

Remote working tribunal cases in Great Britain fall for first time since Covid

Last year’s drop may reflect rising unemployment and improved right to request flexible working, experts say

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12

Record number of homes in Great Britain turn to green energy as fuel prices soar

Iran war drives demand for solar panels, heat pumps and EVs, with energy bills expected to rise 18% from July

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11