The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

June heatwave cost UK economy more than £1bn: study

LONDON - Britain's record-breaking June heatwave resulted in some 24 million lost hours of work, costing the economy 1.15 billion (US$1.5 billion), according to an estimate released Thursday by the London School of Economics (LSE).

Bangkok Post · Jul 23

UK withdraws diplomatic staff from Iran as US airstrikes continue

The Foreign Office said staff had been withdrawn ‘due to the security situation’.

Evening Standard · Jul 22

One UK mosque attacked ‘every five days’, says British Muslim Trust

More than 70 attacks have been recorded over past year, including acts of violence, property damage and vandalism

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

Newly Appointed Education Secretary Lucy Powell's Anti-Academies Past Raises Questions Over Future of England's Schools

Lucy Powell's appointment as Education Secretary raises concerns due to her past opposition to academy expansion, sparking debate over potential shifts in the UK's educational policies.

International Business Times UK · Jul 22

Associate of Manchester synagogue attacker planned terror attack on MoD base, court hears

Mohammad Bashir drove Jihad Al-Shamie to conduct hostile reconnaissance at the UK Defence Academy in Shrivenham, Swindon

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Count Binface threatens to nationalize Sega if it doesn't come across with a Shenmue 4 update

The UK's most famous novelty politician took time out from his campaign against Nigel Farage to address a real national problem.

PC Gamer · Jul 22

Where To Watch 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' as 'Star Wars' Film Arrives on Streaming

'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is now available for digital purchase or rental in the UK, but not yet on Disney+. Fans can stream it via PVOD services like Prime Video and Apple TV.

International Business Times UK · Jul 22

Rubio says Trump admin has ‘no role’ in blocking Tate brothers’ extradition to UK

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The Independent UK · Jul 22

UK inflation at 15-month low in temporary relief for consumers

Consumer prices rose 2.6% in the 12 months to June, down from 2.8% in May and the lowest annual rate since March 2025, the Office for National Statistics said Wednesday. The reading was below economists' median forecast of 2.7% and marked the third straight month inflation undershot expectations.

The Economic Times · Jul 22

The Tate Brothers Hope To Play Trump Card To Avoid Charges. He Doesn't Seem Interested In Helping

The Trump administration has no plans to block the extradition of the Tate brothers to the United Kingdom following their arrest in Miami on sex-crime charges.

International Business Times · Jul 22