The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Surgeon faces deportation as Home Office revokes refugee status for Syrians

UK classifies Syria as safe to return to despite UN refugee body’s advice

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11

After RAF Fairford incident, how big a threat to the UK is Iran?

Although there is scepticism about Tehran’s capabilities, it has become clear it wants Britain to feel it poses a risk

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11

UK economy set to contract after strong start to summer, say experts

Robert Wood, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomists, predicted that the latest statistics will reveal a 0.3% decline in August.

Evening Standard · Oct 11

India expanding trade footprint to strengthen global ties and empower MSMEs: Piyush Goyal

India is increasing its network of free trade agreements (FTAs) to integrate deeply with global economies. Nine trade pacts covering 38 developed economies have been concluded in the past four and a half years. The trade pacts are not merely confined to bureacratic corridors but also include discussions with stakeholders.…

The Economic Times · Oct 11

Top Tory official behind plans for 'world's largest data centre' in Scotland

THE company behind Scotland’s biggest data centre proposal – and one of the largest in the world – is owned by the treasurer of the UK Conservative party via a Caribbean tax haven, The Ferret can reveal ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11

'Give Me Back My Tax': Rupert Lowe's Citizenship Speech Triggers Viral Social Media Backlash

A viral video of Independent MP Rupert Lowe proposing an end to most naturalisation grants has drawn fierce criticism from naturalised citizens and long-term foreign workers.

International Business Times UK · Oct 11

In 1929, J. M. Barrie gifted Peter Pan rights to a hospital; UK law protects its royalties

In 1929, J. M. Barrie selflessly granted the rights to Peter Pan, establishing a perpetual source of funding for Great Ormond Street Hospital. The hospital benefits from the story's performances, facilitating care for critically ill children. A unique UK law safeguards this donation, ensuring royalties persist beyond copyright expiry. Barrie's…

The Times of India · Oct 11

Skies across the UK illuminated by the northern lights

Though mostly visible near the Arctic Circle, the natural phenomenon dazzled sky-gazers as far south Devon, Hampshire and Kent

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10

Emilia Clarke blames Instagram for making her 'miserable in 30 seconds'

The Game of Thrones star told Marie Claire UK magazine that when it comes to social media, she’s very much a “post and ghost” kind of person.

BANG Premier · Oct 10

Thousands gather in London to express support for Palestinians after three years of ‘genocide’

Twenty arrested in first march since Ed Miliband declared UK’s position was that Israel’s occupation of West Bank was unlawful

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10