The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Starwatch: Deep partial solar eclipse in UK to precede the Perseids

The eclipse will begin just after 6pm on 12 August, reaching its maximum just over an hour later

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

Arrival of Vinted a ‘gamechanger’ for shopping secondhand in Australia

With low prices and free listings, Australians have quickly embraced the resale app – but some users are wary of long-distance shipping

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10

UK PM Andy Burnham vows crackdown on subscription traps, fake discounts

Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to tackle subscription traps and misleading discounts. New rules will make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions. Businesses must provide clearer information and easier exit options for customers. A 14-day cooling-off period will also be introduced for consumers. Burnham is touring the country…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Andy Burnham faces choice on drilling as North Sea consultation closes

Production at both Jackdaw and Rosebank was approved by the Conservatives, but a court quashed those decisions last year.

Evening Standard · Aug 9

UK Government urged to copy SNP support worth thousands for young people

SNP MP Lara Bird said the UK Government should back Scottish Government policies including free tuition and education support payments.

Evening Standard · Aug 9

Subscriptions you can’t easily cancel, sales that aren’t sales – I’ll end the rip-offs that British people hate

These everyday hassles are small, but they add up – especially in a cost of living crisis. That’s why my government will tackle them head-on, says UK prime minister Andy Burnham

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9

'The Due‑Diligence Gap': Trump‑Linked Crypto Took $100M From Man Under UK Money‑Laundering Probe

Guren 'Bobby' Zhou, who had been investigated in Britain for money laundering, emerged as a $100M buyer in Trump-linked crypto.

International Business Times UK · Aug 9

Calls to tax billionaires are growing. Is there a better way to tax the rich?

Should billionaires pay more tax? Californians will vote for whether to introduce a billionaire tax in November. In the United Kingdom, economists recently called for a net wealth tax on assets over £10 million (about A$19 million).

The Conversation · Aug 9

No respite on the way for sun-scorched UK as dry, hot weather persists

Temperatures are to spike to 36C in part of the UK and little rain is on the way, forecasters have said.

Evening Standard · Aug 9

Suspected Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan charged in Ireland after extradition

Kinahan is believed to have run the Kinahan organised crime group, which is suspected of trafficking narcotics into Ireland, the UK and Spain, as well as a slew of other charges, including money laundering and murder.

Euronews · Aug 9