The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Beloved UK ferry retired after 49 years of service ahead of new vessel launch

Many residents and holidaymakers loved the vessel despite its reputation for causing sea sickness

The Independent UK · Jul 22

16-year-old photographer's golden puffin image won top photo prize and landed a magazine front cover – now young photographers are invited to follow in her footsteps

Young photographers aged 16 and under across the UK are invited to put down their screens, explore the outdoors, and capture nature's wonders in The Week Junior Science+Nature Photo Contest

Digital Camera World · Jul 22

Omoda 9 hybrid gets major updates just one year after launch

New Omoda 9 Black Noble flagship joins refreshed plug-in hybrid range with massage seats, revised suspension and up to 90 miles of electric driving

The Independent UK · Jul 22

Why 40 donkeys in the UK are wearing pyjamas and 'don-gerees': The surprising solution that's protecting them while giving old clothes a second life

Rescued donkeys at The Donkey Sanctuary are wearing pyjama bottoms and "don-gerees" this summer. This creative solution protects their legs from painful fly bites during warm weather. The adapted clothing prevents irritation and sores, offering continuous protection to the animals. Old garments are being repurposed, reducing textile waste and giving…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Chancellor John Healey faces serious challenges in funding Burnham’s grand aspirations

The UK’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, laid out a radical agenda in his short speech upon taking office. He called for a long-term strategy to reverse 40 years of Thatcherism, and the privatisation and centralisation that resulted. Wisely, he put a ten-year horizon on these objectives and it is…

The Conversation · Jul 22

UK inflation falls to 15-month low in June thanks to lower petrol prices

Newly appointed chancellor John Healey says falling inflation is ‘news families want to hear’

The Independent UK · Jul 22

UK inflation eases to 15-month low in June after food and fuel prices fall

The rate of Consumer Prices Index was 2.6% in June, down from 2.8% in May, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Evening Standard · Jul 22

Humanitarian health worker being monitored for Ebola in London hospital

The humanitarian worker was medically evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the UK

Evening Standard · Jul 22

Oil price touches $95 as US-Iran conflict escalates; UK inflation cools faster than expected - as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

UK inflation falls by more than expected to 2.6% in lift for Andy Burnham

Annual June figure comes after new PM pledges to reduce cost of living and improve economy

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22