The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Girl, 3, becomes youngest patient to receive groundbreaking treatment

It is the first NHS England commissioned gene therapy in the UK infused directly into the brain

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

Hand injuries sustained by dog walkers cost NHS millions each year – study

Overall, wrist and hand injuries account for between 10% and 30% of A&E visits.

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

Starmer to give missiles to Ukraine paid for with £70m interest on Russian assets

The 350 air defence missiles mark the first time the UK has used Russia-linked funds to buy weapons for Kyiv

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025

Second Heatwave Coming Next Month: Brits Ask To Brace For Temperatures As High As 40°C

United Kingdom is expected to have hotter summer days this week and the coming month of July with temperatures reaching to a sweltering 40 degrees.

International Business Times UK · Jun 24, 2025

UK protest group Palestine Action denies Iran funding as it faces ban

Home Office to bar group under anti-terrorism laws, with officials said to be investigating possible Tehran funding

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025

Chinese carmaker Chery Auto ‘actively considering’ building UK factory

As company faces increased UK and EU tariffs, it says move would be part of ‘localisation’ strategy

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025

Why Nice was right to say no – for now – to new Alzheimer’s drugs

The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has declined to recommend two new Alzheimer’s drugs for routine NHS use in England. While disappointing for some families affected by dementia, this decision reflects a cautious and evidence-based approach that protects patients and public funds.

The Conversation · Jun 24, 2025

New industrial strategy brings Rachel Reeves’ securonomics to life – but will it protect Britain from more supply chain shocks?

Brexit, COVID, the war in Ukraine and now Trump’s tariffs have all highlighted how vulnerable life in the UK is to disruptions in trade. Everyday items that people rely on can be subject to major shortages, delays and price rises, due to something as simple as a ship getting stuck…

The Conversation · Jun 24, 2025

UK plan to cut energy bills for industrial firms threatens to leave small businesses out in the cold

The UK government aims to cut energy bills for large businesses by up to a quarter over four years, thanks to a £2 billion investment within its new industrial strategy. The aim is to make British manufacturers of steel, cars, chemicals, glass and other industrial sectors more competitive with foreign…

The Conversation · Jun 24, 2025

How restoring river catchments can minimise drought and flood risks

As Britain’s first heatwave of 2025 hits with temperatures climbing above 30°C, Yorkshire has joined the northwest in official drought status.

The Conversation · Jun 24, 2025