The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Pothole breakdowns up by nearly a fifth in 12 months

The RAC received some 9,439 callouts to breakdowns as a result of poor road surfaces in the UK between January and March.

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

Chancellor vows to defend British interests ahead of meetings in Washington

Rachel Reeves will meet American counterpart Scott Bessant for talks on an economic deal between the US and UK

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

Martin Lewis Says You Could Be Owed Hundreds in Council Tax and Not Even Know It

Martin Lewis has issued a heads-up that could mean free cash for thousands of people across the UK — and many don’t even realize it.

The Fashion Central · Apr 22, 2025

Who is attending Pope Francis’ funeral?

The funeral started at 9am UK time in St Peter’s Square after a three-day-period of lying in state where the public can pay tribute to the Pope

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

It's time to leave "Harry Potter" behind

Rowling's divisive opinions make it increasingly difficult for fans to separate the art from the artist

Salon · Apr 22, 2025

UK manufacturers to cut jobs ‘within weeks unless ministers can strike trade deal’

Bosses from automotive, manufacturing and energy warned MPs about effect of Trump tariffs

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025

You’re going to see a lot more BYD cars on the road very soon – here are all the big reveals from Shanghai Show

Three of BYD’s five new PHEVs that will arrive in 18 months were revealed at the Shanghai Motor Show

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

Interest rates are set to go down in the UK next month - here’s why

Interest rates are likely to go down next month - but much could yet be decided by how fast the issues around tariffs are resolved

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

Sony Bravia 8 II QD-OLED TV: 7 things I like and 5 that I don't

I'm a huge fan of the A95L – here are my thoughts on its replacement

What Hi-Fi? · Apr 22, 2025

Ministers looking to secure ‘long-term peace’ in Ukraine during UK talks

The Defence Secretary told the Commons that ministers and officials, including from the US and Europe, would discuss long-term peace on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025