The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Danish Firm Orsted Halts Huge UK Offshore Wind Farm Project

Danish renewables firm Orsted said Wednesday it was shelving plans to build a massive wind farm off the UK coast due to rising costs, dealing a setback to Britain's clean energy goals.

International Business Times · May 7, 2025

Starmer calls for calm amid ‘rising tensions’ between India and Pakistan

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the UK and allies were pushing for de-escalation after exchanges of fire between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

‘Nationally significant’ cyber attacks double since last year, security chief warns

Richard Horne, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre, said that the agency had dealt with 200 incidents overall since September 2024.

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

Report: UK police failed to tackle risk social media poses to public order following child murders

The review published on Wednesday found that the UK's police forces are largely under-resourced and ill-equipped to effectively respond to the risk posed by online content.

Euronews · May 7, 2025

UK ‘days away’ from new trade deal with Trump’s US

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The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

UK construction activity contracts for fourth straight month as costs rise

Poor start to year comes after bounceback in last three months of 2024 fizzled out

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025

Why Did the Supreme Court Permit Trump's Ban on Transgender Troops, and What Does It Mean for Military Inclusivity?

he US Supreme Court upheld Trump's ban on transgender troops, threatening 15,000 soldiers and military inclusivity. What's next for diversity?

International Business Times UK · May 7, 2025

Deep concerns over UK visa policy expressed by Lords as Government's new immigration plans set to be revealed

The Lords Science and Technology Committee argues that reforms to visa costs are needed

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

US-UK trade deal with lower tariffs on cars and steel ‘could be signed this week’

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said some trade deals could be announced as early as this week

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025

Want to work remotely from an EU country this summer? These are the visas you'll need

Working remotely in a vibrant foreign location could be the way to spice up your summer

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025