The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

UK company allegedly paid $4m in bribes to secure Microsoft data center construction contract

The UK government arrested three people connected to British companies that were involved with Microsoft's data center project in the Netherlands.

Tom’s Hardware · May 1, 2025

UK mortgage lending at four-year high amid rush to avoid stamp duty rise

Figures show a 290% rise in mortgage borrowing, but approvals for new home purchases fell for the third month

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025

British men urged to join ‘Dad strike’ calling for more paternity leave

Exclusive: Fathers planning protest with babies in London on 11 June to highlight UK’s ‘rubbish’ statutory leave, least generous in Europe

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025

Downing Street welcomes US Ukraine economic deal

The two countries signed off on an agreement on Wednesday that is expected to give the US access to Ukraine’s mineral resources.

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

‘Disruptive’ Ryanair passengers kicked off plane as flight from Manchester diverted

Italian police officers escorted two travellers from the aircraft

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

IKEA's Oxford Street store is kick-starting a huge change for the Swedish brand in the UK

Is this the return of the high street?

Ideal Home · May 1, 2025

Data is driving trade deal pursuit, not ‘post-imperial delusion’, minister says

The Liberal Democrats are warning the Government that a summit with the European Union on May 19 should not be a missed opportunity.

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

Why we shouldn’t turn up our noses at New Zealand sauvignon blanc

Wine snobs can be a bit sniffy about it, but New Zealand sauvignon blanc is one of the most widely drunk whites in the UK

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025

Does the huge NIC rise in the capital smash the business case for a London postcode?

Since the start of the tax year the average NIC bill per employee has jumped to £6,375.00, an extra £1,075.80

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025

UK could hit 30 degrees Celsius at earliest recorded point in a year

The U.K. is set for its hottest day of the year so far, and forecasters say temperatures could hit 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) at the earliest recorded point in the calendar

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025