The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Mapped: The UK military bases threatened by Russia as Putin issues ‘military secret’ warning

Putin warned ‘any military facilities in Ukraine are our legitimate target, British or otherwise’

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Mercedes-Benz GLB review: the new seven-seat electric SUV that puts family comfort first

The new Mercedes-Benz GLB brings seven seats, up to 379 miles of range and a cabin full of clever tech – although not every passenger was convinced by all those screens

The Independent UK · Aug 27

The Apollo missions brought us rechargeable hearing-aid batteries and quakeproof buildings. The European defense industry is now looking for its own "NASA moment"

Defense spending is resurrecting an engineering and manufacturing base many believed had gone forever, with the U.K., France and Germany home to world-leading defense companies.

Fortune · Aug 27

Sleep Token love them. Progressive guitar heroes worship them. But they imploded spectacularly. This is the story of unsung prog icons Oceansize: “We put ourselves through hell because we knew we were better than everybody else in the music industry”

Major players including Misha Mansoor and Yvette Young have cited Oceansize as an influence, yet the combustible UK outfit remain under the radar – in part because they simply cannot be imitated

Guitar World · Aug 27

UK households urged to prepare for emergencies and ‘attacks’ in new government guidance

Wes Streeting is urging the public to prepare for extreme weather, cyber attacks, and war

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Huge drop in skilled worker visas as Britain spends £4.36bn on asylum seeker costs

There were 235,000 work visas granted, including dependants, in the year ending June 2026 - an 18% drop on the previous 12 months and 62% fewer than in 20

Evening Standard · Aug 27

Andy Burnham to meet political leaders during first visit to NI as PM

Mr Burnham is in Belfast in the latest part of his cost-of-living tour of the UK.

The Independent UK · Aug 27

UK energy bills are set to rise again in January – here’s why

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The Independent UK · Aug 27

PureGym ramps up openings and targets another 750 sites in years ahead

The Leeds-headquartered firm said it remains on track to add around 60 new sites worldwide in 2026, having opened 17 in the first six months.

The Independent UK · Aug 27

Harry and Meghan Urged To Get State-Funded Security by Ex-Royal Protection Officer After UK Return

A former royal protection officer says Harry and Meghan should receive state-funded security for UK visits, reigniting debate over risk, status, and who should pay.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27