The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

UK economy set to have stayed in slow lane after Iran war held back growth

Most economists are expecting GDP to have edged up by a paltry 0.1% in May, after slipping by 0.1% in April.

Evening Standard · Jul 15

How to watch England vs Argentina online from anywhere: live stream World Cup 2026 semi-final game for free

All the ways, including free live streams, to watch England vs Argentina in the second semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

What Hi-Fi? · Jul 15

Keir Starmer bids UK MPs 'goodbye', vows to support Burnham

Andy Burnham is to replace Starmer on Monday, shortly after he is expected to meet King Charles III to be asked to form the next government.

Euronews · Jul 15

Why Thousands of UK Students Are Ditching English and History Degrees for Business and AI

British universities are witnessing a decline in humanities enrolments as students opt for career-focused degrees. Rising tuition fees and employment prospects drive this shift, challenging the value perception of humanities.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

Man arrested in London over 'threat to shoot and kill Nigel Farage'

Suspect is alleged to have warned the Reform UK leader: ‘I am going to shoot you in the head if you win’

Evening Standard · Jul 15

British man jailed in Iran on spying charges gets 2 more years for speaking to media, family claims

The family of British national Craig Foreman has alleged that Iranian authorities have extended his prison sentence by two years after accusing him of speaking to the media from jail, raising concerns over the treatment of him and his wife, Lindsay Foreman, who are already serving 10-year sentences on espionage…

The Times of India · Jul 15

Three asylum seekers jailed over ‘callous’ rape on Brighton beach

Ministers have vowed to deport the men who arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel by boat.

Evening Standard · Jul 15

UK Households Told to Stockpile Food, Water and Medicines as Russia Cyber Attack Threat Grows

The UK Government is launching a campaign urging households to prepare for emergencies, including potential Russian cyber attacks, by stockpiling essentials.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

Why walking football offers older people a different story about ageing

On football pitches across the UK, thousands of people in their 50s, 60s and 70s are proving that the beautiful game does not have to end with age. Walking football is a variation of running football (or soccer) mostly targeted at older people.

The Conversation · Jul 15

The battle over peat: why do some gardeners still insist on using it?

Peat bogs are essential to the environment, holding twice as much carbon as all the world’s forests. But in the UK, 80% are damaged, most of what is extracted is used in horticulture – and some campaigners fear the problem is getting worse

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15