The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Sir Paul McCartney is 'number one choice' to perform at King's coronation

The former Beatle was named as the UK's favourite to play at the Royal occasion

Liverpool Echo · Mar 2, 2023

'Significant opportunity' to prevent Manchester Arena bombing missed by MI5, inquiry finds

A damning report finds the UK's domestic security service failed to act on key pieces of intelligence that the Manchester Arena bomber was plotting the attack.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2023

Authorities ‘underestimated’ national security risk from Libya returnees

UK-born bomber Salman Abedi flew in from the North African country four days before his attack on the Manchester Arena.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

Harry and Meghan’s absence would ‘cast a shadow’ over King Charles’ coronation, royal expert says

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been ‘evicted’ from their UK residence

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

OPINION - What’s the matter with London?

London is the engine of the UK economy. But according to a new report, all is not well. The Centre for Cities think tank finds that the capital’s productivity growth has plummeted in comparison with international rivals, and that this has cost the national economy tens of billions of pounds…

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2023

Cold weather alert issued for England as Met Office issues snow update

Snow showers are expected to hit northern areas of the country

Manchester Evening News · Mar 2, 2023

'Heavy snow' forecast to hit Nottinghamshire during 23-hour window

Snow showers are predicted to hit some parts of the UK, primarily the northern and eastern areas but it will be cold across the whole UK with freezing conditions overnight.

Nottingham Post · Mar 2, 2023

Ukraine war: high cost of replacing military hardware will change the nature of the conflict

The amount of ammunition being consumed in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict has surpassed all estimates. This is starting to put pressure on the production and supply chains involved in the manufacture of ammunition for artillery guns among other weapons systems.

The Conversation · Mar 2, 2023

Prevent review: why we need a new -- and clearer -- definition of Islamist extremism

An independent review of the UK counter-terrorism strategy, Prevent, has recommended that the government increase its efforts to tackle Islamist extremism.

The Conversation · Mar 2, 2023

Clintons to shut more stores this month - see if your local is affected

The card retailer, which has been a key player on the UK's high street since 1968, will be closing its stores in Bolton and Whitehaven

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2023