The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

UK’s shift on car sales rules may lead to higher emissions, says statutory adviser

Up to 500,000 more plug-in hybrids could be sold because of government flexibility on the zero-emission mandate

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2025

FTSE drifts into the red as Trump tariff ruling boosts Wall Street

The FTSE 100 London’s top index finished down by 0.11%, or 9.56 points, to close at 8,716.45.

Evening Standard · May 29, 2025

Swinney warns of ‘critical economic threat’ of UK Government immigration policy

The Prime Minister released a White Paper on immigration earlier this month.

Evening Standard · May 29, 2025

'It felt like a lifeline' - author Raynor Winn on the unexpected perks of walking The Salt Path

Ahead of The Salt Path, starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, being released into UK cinemas this weekend, Raynor Winn speaks to woman&home

Woman & Home · May 29, 2025

The UK government is considering mandatory chemical castration for sex offenders – it’s an ethical and legal minefield

Justice secretary Shabana Mahmood is looking into a potential “national rollout” of chemical castration for sex offenders. This is a process of lowering testosterone levels with the intention of reducing libido.

The Conversation · May 29, 2025

Movies to stream in June: our expert's 15 must-watch movies new to Netflix, Disney Plus, Max and more

From Netflix to Disney Plus, here are 15 movies you are not going to want to miss when they land on streaming in June.

WhatToWatch · May 29, 2025

What Rachel Reeves’ pensions revamp means for your retirement pot - and will you really see £6,000 more?

There will be economic benefits to grouping pension pools together - but more risky investment opportunities do not provide future guarantees

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

"Prime Minister, what will you choose? Complicity in war crimes, or the courage to act?" Wolf Alice, Massive Attack, Primal Scream join actors, artists, directors, doctors and TV personalities urging Keir Starmer to take action to ease suffering in Gaza

"The world is watching and history will not forget."

Louder · May 29, 2025

Japanese ambassador pictured eating Haggis and teacakes during Scotland visit

Hiroshi Suzuki, the Japanese ambassador to the UK, is currently visiting Scotland, where he has been pictured eating some classic Scottish foods

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2025

Dom Phillips was killed researching a book on the Amazon. Three years later, his friends finished it

Fragments of hope mix with grim realities in How to Save the Amazon, published in the UK and Brazil this week.

Euronews · May 29, 2025