The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Gordon Brown's report on UK future branded 'stale' and 'irrelevant' by Labour MSP

A SCOTTISH Labour MSP has branded Gordon Brown’s report on the future of the UK as “stale” and “irrelevant”.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2023

UK suffers worst year for strike action since 1989

The United Kingdom recorded the highest number of working days lost to labour disputes in 2022 for more than 30 years, official data showed on Tuesday, as a cost-of-living crisis led employees to walk out in demand of higher pay.

Reuters · Feb 14, 2023

Putin’s troops ordered to advance in ‘most sectors’ on Ukrainian front – MoD

The MoD said the Russians have ‘not massed sufficient offensive combat power’ on any one axis to ‘achieve a decisive effect’.

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

FTSE 100 hit record closing high; US inflation slows slightly to 6.4% – as it happened

Blue-chip share index has hit 7996 points for first time, but drops back as US consumer prices index is higher than expected in January

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023

Simple tips to get more out of your holidays in 2023

From less crowded destinations to unusual places to sleep and opportunities to give back

Wales Online · Feb 14, 2023

Amigo Loans swerves £73 million fine due to ‘financial hardship’

The scale of misconduct by Amigo Loans was laid bare today after the Financial Conduct Authority said it would have imposed a £73 million fine, were it not for the poor financial state the subprime lender was in.

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2023

UK officers in Thailand to review 2004 cold case

British cold-case case officers have travelled to Thailand to speak with the husband and family of a woman found dead in the Yorkshire Dales almost 19 years ago.

Bangkok Post · Feb 14, 2023

TUI Travel sees record bookings as holiday makers race for the sun

TRAVEL GIANT Tui pared losses in the last six months and says bookings are booming as German and UK holiday makers seek summer sun.

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2023

FTSE 100 Live: Blue-chips fall just short of 8000, but index sets another closing record

The FTSE 100 index has moved to the brink of the 8000 threshold amid more signs of economic resilience.

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2023

Tuesday briefing: Why is the US suddenly spying so many UFOs?

In today’s newsletter: The use of surveillance balloons has gone largely under the radar until several floating orbs were shot down in North America. But China’s not the only country full of hot air – a look at this mysterious twist in international espionage

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023