The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Spice Girls at 30: how girl power changed pop

Thirty years ago, five young women from the UK redefined what a pop group could be. When the Spice Girls burst onto the scene in 1996 with their debut single Wannabe, they helped to reshape discussions around gender, sexuality, power and pop culture.

The Conversation · Jun 9

Centre hands approval letters to 3 foreign universities for India campuses

India is welcoming top universities from the UK and Australia to set up campuses. The University of Bristol and University of York will open in Mumbai. The University of New South Wales will establish its campus in Bengaluru. This move supports India's goal to become a global education hub.

The Economic Times · Jun 9

From low-impact loo roll to vintage sinks: 13 ways to make your bathroom more sustainable

Whether it’s water-saving showerheads or natural sponges, these easy swaps cut waste and make your bathroom a little kinder to the planet

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9

British man sentenced after asking woman 'can i kiss you?' On train to London

A UK man has been handed a 12-month community order after becoming the first person convicted in a British Transport Police prosecution under new legislation targeting harassment motivated by a person's sex.

The Times of India · Jun 9

£1.3bn electric car sales boost as rising fuel costs accelerate switch to EVs

More than 32,000 extra EVs sold in 100 days as drivers look to cut the cost of motoring

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Scotland changed its buildings forever to save disappearing birds: Tiny 'swift bricks' will now be built into new homes

Scotland has become the first nation in the UK to legally require bird-friendly nesting spaces in new buildings, marking a significant step for urban wildlife conservation. The new measure centres on "swift bricks" – specially designed cavities built into walls that provide nesting sites for birds such as swifts, sparrows…

The Times of India · Jun 9

Britons may face two years of EU border delays due to new entry system

The new system is causing widespread disruption at airports

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Why Zelensky asked Russian oligarch Abramovich to test Putin’s appetite for talks

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed reports that he asked Roman Abramovich to pass on an offer of direct talks to Vladimir Putin. A Russian oligarch loyal to the Kremlin may be a surprise choice of messenger for Kyiv, but the former Chelsea owner has a history of acting as go-between…

France 24 · Jun 9

UK set to defy Trump with social media ban for under-16s

Starmer to press ahead with crackdown on tech firms despite opposition from US

The Independent UK · Jun 9

UK Bans Children Under 12 From Being Alone With 'Dangerous' Dogs Like XL Bullies After Rise in Attacks

The UK government bans children under 12 from being left alone with dangerous dogs, including XL Bullies, to reduce attack risks and enhance child safety.

International Business Times UK · Jun 9