The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

In England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, history truly shapes people’s lives – and don’t they know it

I spoke to ordinary people from all around the UK for a new documentary. The past is not another country – it’s ours, says writer and broadcaster Francis Welch

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023

Slow route to net zero will worsen global climate crisis, IPCC chief warns

Even if the 2050 goal is still met, postponing action – as the UK has done – will cause more heat and damage

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023

Grant Shapps denies West’s unity over Ukraine at risk from US budget threat

Defence secretary also plays down pre-election tensions in Poland

Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023

Covid-19 infection levels in UK to be monitored this winter

As many as 200,000 members of the public will be invited to take part.

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

Best electric bikes under £1000: Affordable options in UK

Do you have a need for speed and making value-for-money purchases?

Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023

NHS strikes: What ails UK health service? Doctors’ protests or budget cuts?

UK doctors have begun a 72-hour strike to demand pay rise and better working conditions amid cost of living crisis.

Al Jazeera · Oct 2, 2023

Bobby Joseph becomes first person of colour appointed UK comics laureate

Comic book author and graphic novelist wants to spend time in the role tackling industry’s lack of diversity

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023

Criminals may be freed early to ease overcrowding as prison crisis laid bare

Dire warning from the chief of UK prison governors who tells The Independent the ‘nuclear button could be pressed very soon’

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

Global trade still depends on 4 billion paper documents daily. The U.K. is trying to change that

The new legislation is significant because English law is used in international trade more than any other law.

Fortune · Oct 2, 2023

Calls for a big increase in UK spending on preventative policies

Demos says Treasury should create separate spending category to help prioritise measures that prevent problems from arising

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023