The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Who is Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and why was she jailed?

Now 44, Nazanin has been out of prison for a year - but her earlier imprisonment continues to impact her life

Wales Online · Mar 16, 2023

Policy, platitudes, and puns: Andy Burnham launches his US invasion on Morning Joe - and even lands a joke or two

"The Manchester of old with grime is not today’s Manchester. Cities like Charlotte have a lot in common with us, as does Austin. We are the football and music capital of the UK."

Manchester Evening News · Mar 16, 2023

MPs and peers ask information commissioner to investigate TikTok

Letter argues that Chinese-owned video-sharing app could be in breach of UK law

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2023

Virgin Orbit ‘pauses’ operations in wake of UK space launch failure

Staff reportedly furloughed as California firm announces ‘operational pause’

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

These three NHS 'Rabble Rousers' are fighting for Long Covid sick pay

A recent report by MPs says the UK is 'out of step with other countries' in not recognising Long Covid as an industrial illness

Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2023

As Australia signs up for nuclear subs, NZ faces hard decisions over the AUKUS alliance

Former Australian prime minister Paul Keating’s recent strident criticism of the A$368 billion nuclear-powered submarine deal announced under the AUKUS security pact will have little effect on Australian policy. Canberra’s deepening level of security cooperation is underpinned by a deep political consensus.

The Conversation · Mar 16, 2023

Senedd committee shares worries over housing availability for Ukrainians in Wales

At a time when many hotels are full with homeless people, the committee said it was worried there was insufficient availability of accommodation in Wales for refugees

Wales Online · Mar 16, 2023

Immediate govt TikTok ban, UK joins growing security moves against China

The United Kingdom says it will ban TikTok on government phones with immediate effect, a move that follows other countries.

The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023

UK buys artillery from Sweden to replace kit sent to Ukraine

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said it will meet the Army’s requirements until new equipment becomes available.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Debate: The forward march of labour restarts with historic strikes in France and the UK

Wednesday 15 March was a historic day of strikes in both the United Kingdom and France. For France it was the eighth day of protests against reforms that would raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Although the movement is losing traction, the protests are large even by French…

The Conversation · Mar 16, 2023