The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

As the UK population grows, the challenges – and opportunities – for the economy are plain

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The UK population is due to soar to 72.5 million by 2032 thanks to net migration, according to the latest figures. Yet if the response to this projection is to dramatically restrict migration, our economy will pay the price

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

How gleaning fights food waste

“The simple act of turning discarded crops into nourishment bridges so many divides"

Salon · Jan 28, 2025

Coca-Cola recalls drinks in Europe over ‘higher levels’ of chemical chlorate

Drinks giant says it has ‘flagged’ issue to Britain’s food safety authorities and was in communication with them

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025

Starmer warned over ‘anaemic’ post-Brexit reset efforts in damning report

In a damning report to mark the fifth anniversary of Britain’s departure from the European Union, UK in a Changing Europe said it appears that EU policy is ‘peripheral to Starmer’s government’

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

White House confirms Mandelson to be accepted as ambassador

EXCLUSIVE: An early headache for Sir Keir Starmer has been resolved with the White House allowing Lord Mandelson to take up his post as the UK’s ambassador to the US. But the Trump administration has also sent a warning over the Chagos Islands deal

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Genesis Drops ICE Models In The UK, Becomes An EV-Only Brand

Genesis, Hyundai Motor’s luxury division, is going all-in on electric cars in the United Kingdom for the foreseeable future as it distances itself from combustion models.

InsideEVs · Jan 28, 2025

Five reasons why vertical farming is still the future, despite all the recent business failures

Plant factories are failing, with multiple companies closing or going bankrupt in recent months. This includes the largest vertical farm on the planet, in Compton, Los Angeles.

The Conversation · Jan 28, 2025

Why not all plans for a four-day working week would be a win for health

The right to request a short working week, with four longer “shifts” and three days off is being proposed as part of new flexible working legislation in the UK. Also known as working “compressed hours”, this schedule can sound attractive, with reports claiming improved efficiency and productivity. And, of course,…

The Conversation · Jan 28, 2025

Southport attacks: why the UK needs a unified approach to all violent attacks on the public

The conviction of Axel Rudakubana for the murder of three young girls in Southport has prompted many questions about how the UK handles violence without a clear ideological motive. This case has also shown up the confusion in this area, and made clear the need for a basic reframing of…

The Conversation · Jan 28, 2025

Rush share unboxing video for new Rush 50 box set

Rush 50 celebrates the band's half-century in a variety of formats featuring seven previously unreleased tracks, out in March

Louder · Jan 28, 2025