The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Michelle Donelan in talks on UK access to EU’s £88.6bn science scheme

The Science Secretary is heading to Brussels to discuss possible future association with Horizon Europe.

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

What will a wet wipes ban in the UK change?

The ban would be part of a wider initiative aiming to improve water quality around the UK called Plan for Water

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

Nintendo will now repair Joy-Cons for free – even if your warranty has expired

The policy, which was already in place in the USA, will now take effect in the UK, EEA and Switzerland.

Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023

OPINION - Vladimir Putin is suddenly looking less in control of Russia’s destiny

Russia’s information and propaganda campaigns are becoming more erratic and incomprehensible by the day. It is hard to discern who they benefit, certainly not the personal autocracy of Vladimir Putin. These may be the first signs of Russia being a house divided over the conduct and leadership of its forces…

Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2023

A brief history of school meals in the UK: from free milk to Jamie Oliver's campaign against Turkey Twizzlers

Mashed potato, gravy, custard. When British people hear the words “school dinners”, it’s not always great memories that come to mind.

The Conversation · Apr 4, 2023

Voters issued one-month warning over new polling day rules on photo ID

Everyone will need to present photo ID to cast their vote in the local elections this month, with the deadline to apply for ID fast approaching

Chronicle Live · Apr 4, 2023

TikTok fined £12.7m for illegally processing children’s data

Information commissioner says app had done ‘very little, if anything’ to check for underage users

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2023

UK officials 'flag concerns' about Sheikh Jassim's Man Utd takeover as record questioned

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is one of the frontrunners to buy Manchester United, but he is now coming up against a major obstacle, with senior officials raising concerns about his bid

Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023

TikTok fined £12.7 million by UK watchdog for mishandling children’s data

TikTok has been fined £12.7 million by a UK watchdog for mishandling children’s data.

Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2023

Only official civilian victim of UK’s bombing campaign against IS appears not to exist

Contradictions over missions in Syria and Iraq deepens concern over Britain’s ‘perfect’ precision war

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2023