The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Most Britons do not know scale of UK’s involvement in slavery, survey finds

Vast majority unaware how many people were enslaved and for how long, although poll finds support for reparations is rising

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025

B&Q owner Kingfisher urges Reeves to rethink tax rises for retailers

Government accused of increasing retailers’ NI contributions and business rates but aiming to cut tax for big tech

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025

Mysterious blue spiral spotted over European skies. What was it? (photos)

A strange blue spiral lit up the sky over Europe on Monday night (March 24), with residents of the UK and other countries speculating on its true nature on social media.

Space · Mar 25, 2025

Netflix’s Adolescence makes TV ratings history

Show has become the subject of a national conversation on the influence of the internet on young children

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

Airline startup unveils plans for inaugural flight from Scottish airport

A UK-BASED startup airline has unveiled its plans to launch its inaugural flight from Scotland this year ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2025

UK Government drops asylum hotel provider over concerns of company's 'behaviour'

THE Home Office is ending a company’s contract to provide accommodation for asylum seekers ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2025

B&Q owner Kingfisher’s profit slides as ‘big-ticket’ spending remains squeezed

The DIY giant said it was expecting around a £145 million hit this year from higher wages, taxes and inflation.

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

Complete List Of Morrisons Cafe And Store Closures Announced; 365 Employees At Risk Of Losing Their Jobs

Morrisons has announced the closure of 17 stores, 52 cafes, and other service counters as part of a business restructuring.

International Business Times UK · Mar 25, 2025

Lower Thames Crossing approval welcomed (and criticised); Heathrow Airport fire ‘not criminal matter’, police say – business live

Tunnel to connect A2 and M2 in Kent to the A13 and M25 in Essex has been approved, while Met police say Hayes substation fire is not suspicious

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025

Tuesday briefing: Why every candidate in Canada’s snap election is running against Donald Trump

In today’s newsletter: With elbows up on both sides, two very different political operators – Mark Carney and the Conservative party leader Pierre Poilievre – attempt to fend off threats from the south

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025