The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Capital flows through London like the Thames. Don’t divert it

City voices: Too much of that capital is flowing off elsewhere these days

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2023

Monkeypox vaccinations extended in London after spike in cases

‘It is vital we respond to recent rises in cases,’ says UK Health Security Agency

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2023

Five Sisters Zoo celebrates birthday of 'UK's oldest' lemur

Stumpy celebrated his 37th birthday with a party and a special cake

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2023

Thunderstorm warnings as temperatures could reach 28C

Parts of the UK could face train and bus delays as warmer humid air causes storms to develop, the Met Office has warned.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Four Scottish holiday spots named among most pet-friendly summer destinations

Experts have investigated the areas of the UK with the most pet-friendly beaches and four Scottish regions are included in the top 10 — perfect for a summer day out.

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2023

Best dad jokes to make family laugh this Father's Day, according to UK Amazon employees

Amazon UK employees have their their favourite dad jokes, which are guaranteed to make your family either cringe or laugh at how bad they are, this Father's Day

Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2023

The US will send depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine – a health physicist explains their military, health and environmental effects

The Biden administration has agreed to provide Ukraine with depleted uranium shells to equip M1A1 Abrams tanks that the U.S. is sending there. Britain has already delivered tanks to Ukraine equipped with depleted-uranium shells.

The Conversation · Jun 16, 2023

Hay fever warning as Met Office says climate change could be making it worse

Warmer temperatures and more sunshine linked to increased severity of some pollen types, as allergies hit all-time high

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

150 Ukrainian children abducted by Russian forces, says National Resistance Centre

Russia has been accused of abducting almost 20,000 Ukrainian children since the war began

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2023

Exact date hay fever sufferers can breathe sigh of relief as pollen levels finally tumble

Pollen levels have been very high all week because the weather has been so hot and humid but Met Office forecasters believe there will be some respite soon as conditions change

Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2023