The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Navy says it is spending 25% more time monitoring Russian vessels around UK waters

Warning of increased activity as patrols spent 21 days in July shadowing Moscow’s ships in Dover Strait and North Sea

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8

When bird flu hit the UK, suffering seabirds died in their thousands. Australia’s wild flocks will soon do the same

Australia’s bird population will experience ‘large mortalities’ and risk species loss, modelling based on global outbreaks shows

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8

One of UK’s best fossil collections sold overseas in ‘loss to the nation’

Exclusive: Lack of funds left British museums unable to pay eight-figure sum for collection, which went to Abu Dhabi institution

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8

Alarming charts that reveal a planet in peril – as experts warn record-breaking heatwaves are just the start

From record-breaking heatwaves and worsening droughts to deadly wildfires, experts say this record-breaking summer means the case for net zero has never been clearer

The Independent UK · Aug 8

Wetherspoon reveals opening date for new Edinburgh pub amid UK expansion

JD Wetherspoon will open 11 new UK pubs, including one in Edinburgh, and one in Spain

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8

Who is Sunder Katwala? Indian-origin writer appointed to UK community funding body

Indian-origin writer and British Future founder Sunder Katwala has been appointed to the board of the National Lottery Community Fund, one of the UK's major organisations responsible for distributing grants to community groups and charities.

The Times of India · Aug 8

Bar fight: Hugo cocktail takes aim at Aperol in UK summer of spritz

The elderflower drink is enjoying explosive growth, with Campari, Sarti Rosa and limoncello varieties also taking off

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8

‘Old racist wine in a new bottle’: Black academics respond to Jason Arday affair

Figures in higher education feel double standards are being used to delegitimise work of minority groups

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8

Alan Titchmarsh says every garden needs this drought-tolerant plant to keep borders vibrant and colourful even through hot, dry spells

Even through hot, dry spells

Ideal Home · Aug 8

Harry and Meghan's 'plan to reverse Megxit' is now a 'priority' - but will they pass King Charles's test?

Royal expert Emily Andrews asks if Prince Harry can pass his father’s ‘test’ to achieve his aim of returning to the UK

Woman & Home · Aug 8