The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Even Brunel went over-budget, but HS2 needs new leadership

City Voices: HS2 is the best chance we have to engage in meaningful “levelling up”

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2023

Britain's COVID-19 response inquiry enters second phase with political decisions in the spotlight

Britain's inquiry into the response to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the nation has entered the second phase, with political decision-making taking center stage, such as the timing of lockdowns

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

10 ways to please the foodie in your life

Whet your appetite with our selection of mouthwatering products and experiences

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

The City needs urgent reform or London shares will remain undervalued

City Voices: Most companies that floated in London in the last five years are under water

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2023

It’s time to admit the drug war is over

If we want to call prohibition a “war,” then it’s time to admit it can’t be won

Salon · Oct 3, 2023

Black History Month 2023: The Independent playlist starring Stormzy, Joan Armatrading and Little Simz

The Independent celebrates musical pioneers including Millie Small, Tricky, Roots Manuva and Tippa Irie, rappers Kano, Stormzy and Little Simz, and vocal talents such as Shirley Bassey, Emeli Sande and Michael Kiwanuka

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

ITV report claims removal of peak rail fares in Scotland 'funded by UK Government'

AN ITV report has claimed that the removal of peak rail fares in Scotland has been “funded by the UK Government”.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023

Sikh separatists gather in London to protest after activists’ deaths

Demonstrators stage protest outside Indian high commission questioning UK government’s response to deaths

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023

OPINION - David Olusoga: levelling up rhetoric is nothing new – the rest of the UK has always resented London’s allure

One of Britain’s most pre-eminent historians on how the capital’s gravitational pull for talent and investment has been regarded as a weakness for the Union

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2023

London Underground strikes this week called off; pound hits six-month low against dollar – as it happened

RMT says planned strike action by over 3,000 members at London tube stations on Wednesday 4th and Friday 6th October will not go ahead.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023