The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

UK narrowly avoids recession for second time in a year but set for one in 2023

The figures come amid predictions that about one in four will be "unable to meet in full their planned energy and food bills from their post-tax income" in the 2023-24 financial year

Daily Mirror · Feb 10, 2023

Number of asylum seekers placed in UK hotels has soared since 2020

Government data shows Home Office use of hotels has risen tenfold since March 2020 despite pledges to end practice

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023

Britain is addicted to the wrecking ball. It’s trashing our heritage and the planet

The obliteration of 50,000 buildings a year is crass vandalism, says Open City chief executive Phineas Harper

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023

Biden will mark one-year anniversary of Ukraine invasion with Poland trip

The White House said Friday that US President Joe Biden will mark this month's anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine with a visit to NATO ally Poland to meet with President Andrzej Duda and other eastern European allies. Earlier in the day, Russian forces struck critical infrastructure in Kharkiv,…

France 24 · Feb 10, 2023

UK weather: Frost blast blankets the nation before washout weekend sees heavy rain deluge

People in some parts of the UK will enjoy clear and mild weather to start the weekend, says the Met Office, though other areas will have to prepare for 'persistent and at times heavy rain'

Daily Mirror · Feb 10, 2023

We'll train Ukrainian pilots as soon as humanly possible, says No 10 as Zelensky continues push for weapons

PM says offer of pilot training is first step, but Defence Secretary signals it might only happen after conflict ends

Wales Online · Feb 10, 2023

Pressure on King to decide on Harry's attendance at coronation as deadline looms

Invitations for the service at Westminster Abbey to be sent out this month, with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex 'expected' to be invited

Wales Online · Feb 10, 2023

Thousands of Afghans who helped British forces ‘remain stranded by UK’

Damning report by MPs urges government to ensure safe passage for interpreters and contractors at risk from Taliban

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023

UK travellers warned of big jump in cost of hiring a car overseas

Which? finds typical rise of 72% on pre-pandemic prices, with cost doubling in some holiday hotspots

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023

‘Open and honest’ review of UK Afghanistan involvement required, say MPs

The 30-page report from the cross-party Commons Defence Committee criticises the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan in the summer of 2021.

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023