The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Global growth forecasts slashed in fallout from tariffs, IMF warns

The UK economy is predicted to grow by 1.1% this year, 0.5 percentage points less than January’s forecast.

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

UK jazz star Emma-Jean Thackray: ‘I had the word weirdo thrust upon me. So I’m reclaiming it’

Autistic and with ADHD, the chart-topping musician always felt out of step – and then she had to face terrible grief. She explains how her new album helped her survive

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025

IMF warns of ‘major negative shock’ from Trump’s tariffs

Global lender cuts forecasts for every major economy, with UK expected to grow by 1.1% this year, down from 1.6%

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025

Families could save £1,000 a year by switching to electric vehicles – but there are two big issues to consider

The government have changed their Zero Emission Vehicle mandate which could see more hybrids instead flood the market

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

I hate the idea of British prison officers carrying stun guns – but it may be our only option

There’s little chance of rehabilitation in the UK’s dangerously depleted prison system. These weapons might at least keep staff and inmates safe, says former prison officer Alex South

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2025

Wahoo's monster treadmill is finally available in the UK (for an eye-watering price)

And there's a brand new feature alongside its innovative 'Run Free' mode

T3 · Apr 22, 2025

Wahoo's KICKR RUN is going global, replete with its revolutionary RunFree Mode

Wahoo's KICKR Run treadmill is going global.

TechRadar · Apr 22, 2025

One of the UK's biggest guitar stores has sold its stock and website to online retailer Gear4music for $3.2 million – after weeks of speculation over its future

GAK, which stands for Guitar, Amp and Keyboard, has been closed since March 25, allegedly for maintenance, before confirmation that it has entered insolvency

Guitar World · Apr 22, 2025

Russia's ‘Easter truce’ insincere, says France ahead of new Ukraine peace talks

France has responded with marked scepticism to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent call for an Easter truce in Ukraine, branding it a superficial gesture aimed more at appeasing Washington than paving the way for genuine peace.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 22, 2025

I'm obsessed with Disney pins, so these new Star Wars May 4 ones are going straight into my basket

Plenty of Star Wars May 4 merch is on its way, including some tempting new pins

GamesRadar · Apr 22, 2025