The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Government must back UK semiconductor industry, says CEO of firm behind 125-jobs plan for North East

Pragmatic Semiconductor boss' comments come after MPs called the Government's lack of strategy a 'act of national self-harm'

Birmingham Post · Feb 3, 2023

Cardiff a desirable market for leisure operators and investors - report

Leisure attractions such as Gareth Bale's Par 59 and Flight Club are helping to revitalise the city centre

Birmingham Post · Feb 3, 2023

One of UK's most wanted men jailed for 30 years after dad gunned down in front of kids

Callum Halpin, 28, fled the country and went on the run for four years following the murder of Luke Graham in 2018, and has today been jailed for 30 years for his part in the crime

Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2023

Covid infections spike in children but cases in the UK at its lowest in four months

Figures published by the Office for National Statistics show that while the total number of Covid-19 infections has gone down, it has risen among school-age children and people aged 35-49

Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2023

The reason Edinburgh supermarkets have switched the colour tops of milk carton lids

Supermarkets across the UK have been swapping out the coloured lids of milk bottles and cartons - confusing people who recognise the milk they drink by the colour of the lid.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 3, 2023

Job titles that can add hundreds onto your car insurance - and their cheaper alternatives

New data has revealed what sort of jobs can cost you more when it comes to car insurance

Nottingham Post · Feb 3, 2023

Poundstretcher announces plan to open 50 new stores - and workers get 10% pay rise

Poundstretcher has opened around 30 sites across the UK in the last year and currently has over 350 shops nationwide with over 6,000 employees

Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2023

Who is Gary Glitter? Disgraced pop star recalled to prison

The disgraced paedophile pop star had reportedly tried to access the dark web on his smartphone.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2023

How much does it cost to renew passport as price increases for the first time in five years

The UK government has officially introduced new passport fees for all applications as February 2 2023. It's the first time in five years that prices have seen an increase. Here is what you need to know.

Glasgow Live · Feb 3, 2023

Aukus: Biden urged to fast-track research into submarines using non-weapons grade uranium

US lawmakers are concerned that if Australia’s new nuclear submarines use enriched fuel it could undermine global non-proliferation system

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2023