The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Threat from teenage boys in ‘sadistic’ online groups surges sixfold, National Crime Agency warns

Intelligence shows a rise in ‘com networks’ used by ‘young men who are motivated by status, power, control, misogyny, sexual gratification or an obsession with extreme or violent material’

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

Online gangs of teenage boys sharing extreme material are ‘emerging threat’ in UK

National Crime Agency says such groups are fuelling crimes including fraud, violence and child sexual abuse

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025

‘Sadistic gangs of boys share extreme material online that normalises violence’

The loosely connected ‘com networks’ are also involved in crimes as wide-ranging as child abuse and fraud.

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump in Secret Talks — Tech Tax U-Turn Deal Could Be Imminent!

Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have had a private phone call to talk about a potential economic prosperity deal, Downing Street has confirmed.

The Fashion Central · Mar 25, 2025

Smartphones to receive phone signals from space under Ofcom proposals

The regulator is proposing allowing opening up the mobile spectrum for phone signals via satellites.

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025

'It's a bittersweet victory': Meta has been forced to stop ad-tracking one individual in the UK after settling a years-long court case

So it is possible to opt out of targeted advertising.

PC Gamer · Mar 25, 2025

Chancellor faces ‘tough balancing act’ if tax on big tech firms is scrapped

One expert has said the perception of lowering taxes on big businesses while making government spending cuts would likely face criticism.

Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2025

Reform UK donor almost lost OBE for saying ‘someone should kill’ Sadiq Khan

Charlie Mullins was almost stripped of his honour for saying ‘someone should kill’ Sadiq Khan and criticising Carol Vorderman for the way she dressed

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

Archaeologists stunned by one of Britain's biggest Iron Age hoards which could rewrite history

One of the largest and most significant Iron Age hoards ever discovered in the UK has been unveiled. It will likely reshape our understanding of life in Britain 2,000 years ago.

Euronews · Mar 25, 2025

UK’s longest road tunnel to link Kent and Essex

UK’s largest ever road tunnel set to be built after £8.3bn plan approved

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025