The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Drop-off rip-off? Airport charges for drivers and how to avoid them

Paying for the privilege of dropping off passengers began in the wake of the attempted terrorist attack at Glasgow airport in 2007

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

BMA rejects public sector pay rise and says government is making choices that leave people ‘sicker and poorer’– as it happened

Doctors’ union rejects offer while all four teaching unions urge their members to accept

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

All the UK strike dates confirmed for July 2023

Five-day walkout by junior doctors set to bring fresh upheaval to NHS as latest RMT action again disrupts rail services with pay talks languishing in deadlock

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Confidence growing in East Midlands economy

NatWest business survey found inflation eased in June and business confidence was at its strongest since early 2022

Birmingham Post · Jul 13, 2023

Pound hits 15-month high as UK GDP shrinks in May; sickness threat to economy – business live

UK GDP report for May shows that factory output and construction shrank during the month, with some blaming extra bank holiday

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

‘Cause for concern but not panic’ — UK economy shrinks by 0.1% in May as bank holidays hit GDP

The extra bank holiday in May for the King’s coronation played a part in the decline

Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2023

UK economy shrinks by 0.1% in May after coronation festivities

GDP fell month on month after growth of 0.2% in April, reports ONS

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

Questions over transparency of £48m paid in aid to China by UK

UK sent nearly £50m to China in aid in 2021-22, as a watchdog complained of ‘insufficient transparency’ in how money is spent

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023

Four women have accused Andrew Tate of abuse. Here they tell Marie Claire UK why they are raising funds to bring him to justice

Four women have accused Andrew Tate of abuse. Here they tell Marie Claire UK why they are raising funds to bring him to justice

Marie Claire · Jul 13, 2023

UK broadband rival offers huge speed upgrade BT can't beat - check your postcode now

One of BT's biggest rivals has announced a massive speed boost which will bring improved downloads to millions of homes.

Daily Mirror · Jul 13, 2023