The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

As the UK heads to an election, who says 13 years of Tory rule has been a disaster? Rishi Sunak

With MPs back at Westminster, the choice is clear, says Labour’s national campaign coordinator, Pat McFadden

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023

12 targeted in police misconduct inquiry over handling of David Carrick case

Then-Met Pc Carrick was unmasked as one of the UK’s worst sex offenders when he was convicted of crimes committed against 12 women over 17 years.

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

UK refused sanctioned Russian billionaire’s use of a personal driver because he was able to take the bus

Fridman's lawyers said he was also denied a $36,500 monthly allowance to maintain his $79 million North London Mansion.

Fortune · Oct 18, 2023

Rare red weather warning issued as Storm Babet hits UK

The alert, which warns of a risk to life because of ‘fast flowing or deep floodwater’, covers parts of Angus and Aberdeenshire.

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

Barratt warns of ‘uncertain’ year as buyers struggle with mortgages

UK housebuilder’s sales also dented by absence of government’s help-to-buy scheme

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023

S&P Futures Drop as Middle East Fears Weigh on Sentiment, Tesla and Netflix Earnings on Tap

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are trending down -0.34% this morning as uncertainties lingered in the Middle East, and investors weighed the possibility of further rate hikes by the Federal Reserve while eagerly awaiting earnings results from U.S. heavyweights Tesla and Netflix.

Barchart · Oct 18, 2023

UK inflation: which goods and services have changed most in price?

From sugar to butter and transport to holidays, how the cost of everyday items varies

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023

Starmer writes to Labour councillors in attempt to quash concerns he’s too pro-Israel – as it happened

Letter from Labour leader stresses his concern for international law and sympathy with the plight of the Palestinian people

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023

London remains UK's most expensive region even as house prices fall

London house price falls second highest in UK

Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2023

UK house prices ‘little changed’ from a year ago but rents show record rise

The average UK house price was £291,000 in August 2023, which was little changed from 12 months earlier, the Office for National Statistics said.

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023