The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

UK government resumes row with Apple by demanding access to British users’ data

New access order by Home Office would seek access to the tech company’s encrypted cloud backups

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025

The government has raised false hopes at Jaguar Land Rover. There has been no ‘decisive action’

If the government is in the intervention game, it should be intervening where need is most urgent – among JLR’s suppliers

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025

Firms run by former diplomats and ex-Tory chief first to appear on influence register

Foreign Influence Registration Scheme designed to shine light on companies paid to represent foreign states in UK

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2025

Starmer vows to work with Middle East powers to implement Trump plan for Gaza

Sir Keir spoke to the Crown Prince of Kuwait and the President of the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2025

Drone weight rules are about to change – if you thought you could get away without registering at 250g, think again!

All drone users face a change in the rules as the UK's Civil Aviation Authority's weight restriction drops from 250g (8.8oz) to just 100g (3.5oz)

Digital Camera World · Oct 1, 2025

Glasgow neighbourhood named one of the coolest in the UK

The Glasgow neighbourhood is known for its 'trendy' music venues, great pubs and 'brilliant' restaurants.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2025

Sunbeds should be banned in the UK to cut skin cancer rates, experts say

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunbeds was confirmed to be carcinogenic to humans in 2009 by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

An AI tool is trying to predict your risk of getting many diseases years in advance – here’s how it works

Being able to instantly and accurately predict the trajectory of a person’s health in the years to come has long been seen as the pinnacle of medicine. This kind of information would have a profound effect on healthcare systems as a whole – shifting care from treatment to prevention.

The Conversation · Oct 1, 2025

The UK has a regional inequality problem – levelling the playing field for entrepreneurs could help

Regional inequality is a long-standing problem in the UK that successive governments haven’t been able to get to grips with. The Labour government is aiming for economic growth, but this will only happen by boosting the UK’s regions and nations along with London and south-east England.

The Conversation · Oct 1, 2025

Octopus solar panels review: Installation costs, warranty and smart tariffs explained

Octopus Energy combines solar panel installation with batteries and smart energy tariffs, but is its one-stop-shop approach worth the cost? We examine its prices, products, warranties and service

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025