The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Share your views on Andy Burnham’s plans for a new No 10 North

Burnham announced that as UK prime minister he would set up a ‘No 10 North’ in Manchester to oversee a devolution of power and resources across the UK

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

EU halves duty-free steel quota but UK and other partners given better rate

Thirteen countries with a free trade agreement with Brussels have their quota reduced by just one-third

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

Grooming Gang Ringleader Set for Release, Protected from Deportation by Immigration Act Loophole

Shabir Ahmed, a notorious grooming gang leader, is set for release due to a legal loophole, sparking public outrage and calls for changes to UK deportation laws.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

Andy Burnham tells Scots he offers ‘change’ from ‘broken’ Westminster politics

The man expected to be the next prime minister told people he is ‘going to do things differently’.

Evening Standard · Jun 30

UK Settlement Costs Explained: Why Some Asylum Seekers Face a £13,000 Bill Before Applying

The UK government proposes reforms requiring asylum seekers to repay up to £13,000 for state support before applying for permanent settlement, sparking debate over financial burdens and integration challenges.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

First quarter UK growth confirmed but 2025 weaker than first thought

UK economic growth has been confirmed at 0.6 per cent for the first three months of 2026, but was weaker than first thought at the end of last year,…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30

Robust first quarter UK growth confirmed but 2025 weaker than first thought

The ONS left growth unrevised for the first quarter of this year, but said GDP grew by a downwardly revised 0.1% at the end of 2025.

Evening Standard · Jun 30

Nearly 25% of UK pubs and restaurants lose money, research shows

Hospitality trade bodies’ data published as celebrity chefs and restaurateurs launch campaign for VAT cut

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

Will Your Local Morrisons Close? 100+ Morrisons Daily Stores Shutting Down in the Coming Months

Morrisons Daily plans to close over 100 stores due to financial losses, impacting hundreds of jobs. The closures follow Lidl surpassing Morrisons as the UK's fifth-largest grocer.

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

UK government ‘minded to intervene’ in Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros Discovery – as it happened

Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture, cites need for sufficient plurality of views in news media

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30