The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitos for first time

Virus can cause severe, life-threatening illness in about 1 in 150 people who are infected

Evening Standard · May 21, 2025

Stocks Slip Before the Open as Bond Yields Climb on U.S. Debt Fears, More Retail Earnings on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are down -0.70%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are down -0.67% this morning as Treasury yields continue to rise on worries about U.S. government debt while U.S. President Donald Trump pushes to advance his tax bill.

Barchart · May 21, 2025

Netanyahu has gone 'way too far' says minister as UK considers Israel sanctions amid Gaza escalation

Britain this week suspended free trade talks with Israel over its 11-week block on humanitarian aid reaching thousands of starving Palestinians

Evening Standard · May 21, 2025

Israel 'completely rejects' EU decision to review trade and cooperation deal

Israeli foreign ministry has denounced the European Union's move to review a pact governing trade ties with Israel over its conduct of the war in Gaza.

Euronews · May 21, 2025

Starmer poised to sanction top Israel ministers over Gaza crisis as pressure mounts for tougher UK action

MPs from five different political parties made it clear that the measures announced by foreign secretary David Lammy on Tuesday were not enough

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

UK’s oldest polar bear is euthanised after bringing ‘joy’ to thousands

Victoria gave birth to two male cubs at Highland Wildlife Park near Kingussie.

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Cyberattack Costs UK Retailer Marks & Spencer GBP300 Mn

British clothes-to-food retailer Marks and Spencer on Wednesday said a cyberattack disrupting its online service is set to last through to July and hit group profit by around GBP300 million ($404 million).

International Business Times · May 21, 2025

In Gaza, 45 killed in strikes as desperately needed aid fails to reach Palestinians

Hospitals in Gaza say Israeli strikes overnight and into Wednesday have killed at least 45 people, including several women and a week-old infant

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

UK Inflation Hits 15-month High As Utility Bills Soar

Britain's annual inflation rate surged more than expected in April as energy and water bills rose sharply, official data showed on Wednesday.

International Business Times · May 21, 2025

Putin visits Kursk region for first time since recapturing from Ukraine – as it happened

Kremlin said the Russian president visited the region on Tuesday and met with the interim government

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025