The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Progress in fighting AIDS at risk unless UK steps up, campaigners warn

Activists call on governemnt to maintain funding for key UN agency as split emerges among donor nations about its future

The Independent UK · Oct 16

Dazzling meteor shower from rare comet to peak in the UK this week

The Orionid meteor shower, known for its fast, bright meteors, will peak in the coming week.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16

UK could rejoin EU ‘within months’ with ‘Switzerland plus’ deal, MEP says

German MEP Bernard Lange lay out a potential speedy route for Britain to rejoin the EU

The Independent UK · Oct 16

New passport rules implemented for all passengers at Edinburgh Airport

Millions of passengers arriving at Edinburgh Airport will use a new eGate system that doesn't require a passport.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16

Will it snow this week? Met Office issue latest verdict for which UK areas could be hit

Storm Austen is forecast to bring disruptive rain and wind with gusts in excess of 70mph

The Independent UK · Oct 16

This is how you can find out exactly how long your supplies would last in an emergency

Households across the UK have been urged to stock up on emergency supplies - here’s how to find out how long yours would last

The Independent UK · Oct 16

We compared what happens after a schizophrenia diagnosis in Denmark and the UK

Schizophrenia is one of the most severe mental illnesses. This makes it an important test of how well countries support those with the most complex needs.

The Conversation · Oct 16

UK competition regulator targets Microsoft's business software grip

Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority has proposed designating Microsoft with strategic market status over its business software, potentially enabling interventions in how it bundles products such as Excel, Teams and Copilot. The regulator is examining switching barriers, AI competition, security product bundling and licensing practices, with a final decision expected…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Brit mum jailed for Thai cannabis smuggle after posting on Facebook about 'cut grass'

Comes amid huge increase in people being caught smuggling drugs into the UK

The Independent UK · Oct 16

Meghan Reunites With Grenfell Cookbook Contributors as She and Harry Make First Joint UK Appearance

Prince Harry and Meghan reunited with contributors to Meghan's 2018 community cookbook during a Nottingham charity visit, their first joint public appearance in the UK since returning.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16