The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Four charged with fraud over Patisserie Valerie collapse; UK GDP shrinks 0.5% in July – as it happened

All three main sectors of the economy in decline after strikes by doctors, radiographers and teachers, while construction and retail hit by wet weather

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023

Recession fears as UK economy shrinks by more than expected in shock decline

Summer washout hits retail and construction sectors – but chancellor insists there are ‘reasons to be confident’

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

‘Recession may have begun’ as UK economy shrinks by 0.5% in July, GDP figures show

Government minister Maria Caulfield conceded that the decline in GDP was “disappointing”

Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2023

UK fails to ban 36 harmful pesticides outlawed for use in EU

Campaigners say Britain becoming ‘toxic poster child of Europe’ and accuse ministers of breaking Brexit promise on standards

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023

Exiled Chinese dissidents alarmed by ‘spy’ arrest of Westminster researcher

Activists call for reassurances to be given to those who gave information to parliamentarians

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023

Aid cuts see UK fall out of top five in global development rankings

The UK had previously been the only G7 nation in the top five, but has now been overtaken by Germany and France.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

British diplomats should receive lessons on Scotland, say MPs

MPs must move “beyond the tartan” to highlight Scotland’s contemporary successes, a Westminster committee has said.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2023

Britain’s international reputation damaged due to aid cuts and ‘rushed’ merger, says watchdog

It is nothing short of disastrous for those whose lives are supported by UK aid, charity says

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

UK election watchdog issues stark warning on voter ID laws

The changes to the way polls are run will pile pressure on already stretched electoral staff

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 567

As the war enters its 567th day these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2023