The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Calls to ban ‘toxic’ pet flea treatments that harm UK wildlife and environment

Over-the-counter treatments for cats and dogs contain chemicals that are banned in pesticides and pollute waterways

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Palantir paid just £2m corporation tax in UK in 2024 despite lucrative public sector contracts

Software group benefits from global systems and accounting practices ‘that enable tax to be shirked’, says union boss

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Streamer Hasan Piker Plans to Reapply for UK Visa Under PM Burnham: Here Is Why He Was Banned

Streamer Hasan Piker remains hopeful for a UK visa under PM Andy Burnham, despite previous denial linked to his criticism of Israel and UK-Israel relations.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5

Storm could cause flooding in Scotland while South East cries out for rain

Flooding is possible in Scotland but another dry day is on the cards for other parts of the UK.

Evening Standard · Aug 4

Open waters pose risk of drowning, injury and illness for dogs, UK campaigners warn

Dogs Trust points to hundreds of incidents over recent years, some involving deaths of pets or owners trying to rescue them

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

Food shortage fears as UK farmers warn of worst harvest on record after hot, dry summer

The exceptionally hot, dry spring and summer could cut the country’s cereals and oilseed harvest by 2.5 million tonnes

The Independent UK · Aug 4

‘Brutal’ harvest could be worst on record because of extreme summer – analysis

Much of the UK has experienced extremely dry and hot conditions this year.

Evening Standard · Aug 4

67 Dog Breeds May Soon Be Banned In The UK—Is Your Pooch On The List?

Dog breeds, including hunting, sporting, herding, and companion favorites, could face new UK breeding rules.

Bored Panda · Aug 4

Government contracts to require job creation instead of green targets under new rules

Louise Haigh says taxpayer money must benefit local communities amid backlash from environmental groups

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

Strait reopening ‘essential’ for UK families, says Ed Miliband ahead of US talks

The Foreign Secretary has been critical of Donald Trump in the past, while the White House reportedly had concerns about his appointment

Evening Standard · Aug 4