The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Cost of detaining and accommodating migrants 'could hit £9bn in three years’

Charity says more than 250,000 people will have their claim for asylum denied with 10,000 sent to Rwanda in each of the first three years

Wales Online · Mar 22, 2023

Probe into claims of unlawful killings by UK armed forces in Afghanistan begins

Mr Justice Haddon-Cave will officially launch the inquiry relating to Afghanistan on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Putin warns UK over depleted uranium tank shells for Ukraine

UK will send Ukraine armour-piercing shells, containing depleted uranium, for use with its Challenger 2 battle tanks.

Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2023

‘Draconian’ migration bill could leave tens of thousands destitute or locked up

Refugee Council figures reveal potential human and economic cost of government’s illegal migration bill

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023

GPs in the UK ‘have higher stress levels’ than medics in other countries

Just a decade earlier UK GPs were among the most satisfied of any country, a report said.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

‘Cost of detaining and accommodating migrants could hit £9bn in three years’

More than 250,000 people, including up to 45,000 children, could have their asylum claims deemed inadmissible, a charity says.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

UK energy import bill more than doubled to £117bn last year, report shows

The Offshore Energies UK report said this is the first time that annual UK energy import costs have gone past £100 billion.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Next first minister must prioritise economic growth, says business leader

Dr Liz Cameron, of the Scottish Chamber of Commerce, said the country needed a credible plan to drive economic growth.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Next First Minister 'must tackle persistent productivity problem'

Latest research reveals mixed progress across leading indicators

Insider UK · Mar 22, 2023

Ministers reportedly scrap plan to bring forward rise in UK state pension age

Falling life expectancy and fears of voter unhappiness thought to be behind rethink about increase to 68 late next decade

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023