The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

King Charles says UK is ‘ally and best friend’ of France in historic Senate address

Monarch describes partnership between two nations as ‘utterly vital’ to confronting challenges of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and climate crisis

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Arc Vehicles Announces Vector Test Ride Program In UK And US

Arc Vehicle, the UK premium electric motorcycle startup, has announced a new test ride program for its Vector motorcycles in the UK and US markets to start.

RideApart · Sep 21, 2023

Rishi Sunak likely to face legal challenges over net zero U-turn

UK climate watchdog said policy change would make it more difficult to meet legal commitments

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023

Why delaying the ban on petrol and diesel cars won't slow UK's shift to electric vehicles

The UK has delayed its ban on the sale of new cars which burn petrol or diesel in internal combustion engines (ICE) from 2030 to 2035.

The Conversation · Sep 21, 2023

10 best winter hiking holidays in Europe for snowshoeing, winter sun and mountain climbs

From trekking the foothills of Mont Blanc to snowshoeing in Oulanka National Park, here are some of the best European trails to tread this winter

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

‘He is making the UK a climate villain’: MEPs denounce Sunak’s net zero retreat

Politicians from across the divide say ‘suicidal’ policy U-turns will harm environment and Britain’s economy

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023

New guidelines urge UK libraries not to avoid controversial books and ideas

‘In [a] polarised world, it is important our sector is clear in its opposition to censorship’ says the Cilip report, published as services increasingly asked to remove books

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023

How Sunak's back-pedalling on net zero could damage efforts to decarbonise Britain's homes

Rishi Sunak, the UK prime minister, has announced his government will scrap or delay a number of measures designed to help the UK reach net zero by 2050, with a particular focus on housing. This includes getting rid of impending requirements for landlords and property owners to upgrade the energy…

The Conversation · Sep 21, 2023

Corden on how Cruise convinced him to fly in fighter jet for The Late Late show

Corden spoke at the RTS convention for what was billed as his first industry interview since returning to the UK after eight years on the US show.

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2023

What does keeping UK interest rates on hold mean for homeowners and savers?

Decision not to increase rates from 5.25% will be relief for many but some mortgage holders are already paying more

The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023