The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Officers who confronted Southport attacker nominated for bravery awards

Sergeant Gregory Gillespie, Constable Luke Holden and PCSO Timothy Parry were the first on the scene of the attack on July 29.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

How close you live to a golf course impacts your chances of getting Parkinson’s, study shows

Pesticides used to keep golf courses in perfect condition may be causing the disease, according to researchers at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Arizona

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Ukraine ‘absolute focus’ for UK and northern European allies – Sir Keir Starmer

The Prime Minister was in Norway on Friday for a series of meetings.

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

‘A kick in the teeth’: UK film industry’s horror at possible Trump tariffs

Prop-maker at Shepperton Studios fears for future after post by US president throws sector into uncertainty

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025

Two trade deals and a rate cut in one week … are things looking up for UK plc?

Analysts say the news boosts business confidence, helps an EU trade reset and shows the UK is a good place to invest – but it’s unlikely to turbo-charge GDP

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025

Moscow and Kyiv trade accusations as Russia holds Victory Day spectacle

Putin welcomes allies at parade planned to push patriotism and project strength as fighting against Ukraine persists.

Al Jazeera · May 9, 2025

Japan-owned car battery maker secures £1bn to build second Sunderland gigafactory

Site likely to create 1,000-plus jobs as AESC wins £680m from UK government plus £320m in private finance and equity

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025

Where to watch The Last of Us season 2 episode 7 in the UK

Flashbacks will fill in the gaps between seasons in the penultimate episode

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

UK, Northern European Nations Support Ukraine 30-day Ceasefire: Norway PM

The UK, France and a group of northern European nations said Friday they supported a US proposal for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

International Business Times · May 9, 2025

To fend off Reform, mainstream parties must address the tangible decline of British towns

Reform UK’s surge in recent local elections is not an isolated incident but a culmination of long-term economic and social shifts that have reshaped British society. It is the latest chapter in a narrative that includes the 2016 Brexit referendum and reflects a broader disillusionment with mainstream politics.

The Conversation · May 9, 2025