The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Government ‘in talks with Tata Steel to provide £500m funding package’

A deal being negotiated with the company would reportedly secure £1 billion for its Port Talbot steelworks but may lead to thousands of job losses.

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2023

When Elon Musk’s ‘flying sofas’ give Ukraine internet access, we can’t sit comfortably

The Starlink system has been vital to Zelenskiy’s forces, but it can’t be good to have a volatile billionaire playing a crucial role in a major European war

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023

Tata Steel reportedly close to securing £500m funding from UK government

Package would required firm to commit to building electric arc furnaces to reduce carbon emissions

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023

Hope for new skin cancer therapy as UK cases soar

Researchers discover a technique that can kill melanoma cells with few toxic side effects, but warn there is still no cure

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023

‘Like a prison’: Asylum seeker tagged by Home Office describes ‘shame’ of being tracked 24/7

Home Office is considering plans to put electronic tags on more migrants who come to the UK irregularly. Here, Holly Bancroft speaks to an asylum seeker about how the government tracks his every move.

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2023

Rangers Europa League fixture list confirmed by UEFA

Rangers have drawn Real Betis, Sparta Prague, and Aris Limassol in their group.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2023

‘Utter disgrace’: BBC presenter Clive Myrie tells of family’s Windrush pain

Newsreader’s older brothers were both affected, unable to access healthcare or benefits or get a passport

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023

Four long-distance, good-value rail trips from the UK to Europe

Our rail travel expert picks the best routes for exploring mainland Europe by train and ferry

The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023

Man who posed for selfies as he piloted ‘flimsy’ small boat with 50 migrants on board is jailed

Reda Hamoud Abdurabou took charge of the small boat while trying to cross the English Channel

The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2023

Three ‘Ukrainian drones shot down’ in attempted attack on Crimea bridge, Kremlin claims

Three Ukrainian naval drones were shot down during an attempted attack on the Kerch bridge, Russia’s defence ministry claimed.

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2023