The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Lammy expected in Paris as Ukraine talks set to continue

US secretary of stare Marco Rubio and the president’s special envoy Steve Witkoff have travelled to the French capital for discussions.

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025

Sharia London: surge in back-room councils that rule on Muslim marriages

‘Back-room’ councils which rule on Muslim marriages have been accused of misogyny and exploiting religious freedoms — and they are on the rise on the capital. David James Smith reports

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025

What to know about gender recognition certificates after Supreme Court’s transgender ruling

More than 8,000 people in the UK hold a gender recognition certificate

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Macron to meet Trump aides in Paris for talks on Ukraine ceasefire

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and a White House envoy were in Paris on Thursday for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron over a ceasefire in Ukraine, as Washington and Europe seek common ground on ending the war. At the same time, Ukrainian officials were also in the French…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 17, 2025

From ‘common sense’ to ‘huge blow’, landmark gender ruling leaves UK headlines divided

Front page headlines in the United Kingdom appeared divided after the country’s supreme court ruled that the terms “woman” and “sex” refer to a “biological woman and biological sex” under British equality laws. 

Newslaundry · Apr 17, 2025

AWS says half of Microsoft Azure customers would shift to them if not for licensing costs

Amazon and Google speak out about Microsoft, which continues to defend itself in an ongoing CMA investigation.

TechRadar · Apr 17, 2025

“We just told them to get out!” Why Iron Maiden have banned record label staff from the studio since 1982

Iron Maiden’s label representatives haven’t been allowed to hear what the metal legends are recording since as far back as The Number Of The Beast

Metal Hammer · Apr 17, 2025

Petrol Price Plunge Sends UK Inflation Tumbling to 2.6% – But Is It Just a Blip?

Falling petrol prices have pushed UK inflation to 2.6%, but experts warn of rising energy costs and taxes. Learn how to protect your finances in this volatile economy

International Business Times UK · Apr 17, 2025

New rules for public bodies expected ‘by summer’ after UK gender ruling

Equalities watchdog chair says code of practice will give clarity and adds trans people’s rights ‘must be respected’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025

MAFS trans star warns UK Supreme Court ruling an ‘excuse to attack us even more’

Ella Morgan said she was ‘speechless’ when she saw the court’s decision

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025