The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

UK Universities Urged To Adopt IHRA Definition Of Antisemitism

Parliament task force report recommends adoption to foster trust with Jewish students and staff

Zenger · Jun 27, 2023

Boots announce closures of 300 UK stores in huge blow to high streets

The pharmacy giant is closing down 300 branches for good across the UK within the next year - with some already being axed

Chronicle Live · Jun 27, 2023

Northern Ireland prescriptions' bill more than £800 million a year, chief says

"In Northern Ireland, we continue to use more of almost every type of medicine than other parts of the UK"

Belfast Live · Jun 27, 2023

Boots to close 300 stores across UK in major change to high street pharmacy giant

Walgreens Boots Alliance's quarterly results report revealed plans to shut 300 Boots branches across the UK - though the closures are not expected to see redundancies of the chain's 52,000 staff

Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023

Brits could miss out on state pension for 15 years after healthy life expectancy

Unite union and the National Pensioners Convention will join forces to demand the Tories rule out 'an attack on the state pension' after the Tories pushed back a decision to after the election

Daily Mirror · Jun 27, 2023

William visits Aberdeen on UK tour supporting anti-homelessness project

The Prince of Wales toured the Tillydrone Community Campus in Aberdeen today to discuss ways to eradicate homelessness.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Many people think it's impossible to be LGBTQ+ and religious – this 'homosecularism' is dangerous for asylum seekers

The UK government’s plan to send refugees and asylum seekers to Rwanda has been controversial from the start. For LGBTQ+ people seeking asylum in the UK, it remains a frightening prospect.

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2023

We found coronaviruses in UK bats -- so far the danger’s minimal but we need to know more about viruses that can spread to humans

Most emerging infectious diseases are caused by zoonotic pathogens – viruses and bacteria which circulate in wild and domestic animals but are also capable of infecting humans. Examples of diseases caused by zoonotic pathogens include Ebola, Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and bird flu.

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2023

How much profit are UK supermarkets making amid the cost crisis?

Bosses at UK supermarkets have denied they are profiteering from customers who have witnessed soaring increases in their food bills.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2023

How to watch Women's World Cup 2023 for free online and on TV

How to watch a Women's World Cup 2023 live stream wherever you are. Where to watch the Women's World Cup, team news, soccer without cable, what TV channel for the tournament.

What Hi-Fi? · Jun 27, 2023