The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Retirement age to rise to 68 by the end of the 2030s – what happens next

Millions born in the 1970s and later could be told they must work for longer

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

UK car industry output plunges but electric vehicle production surges to new record

British car production has now been falling in every year since its recent peak in 2016

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Britishvolt ‘collapsed owing £120m’ as UK car industry reports dismal year

Several bids are understood to have been made for assets of failed electric vehicle battery startup

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023

Half of the 10 poorest areas in Scotland received no Levelling Up funding from the UK Government

SNP MP Chris Stephens accused the UK Government of "pork barrel politics at its worst".

Daily Record · Jan 26, 2023

M&S chair says UK Government’s ‘baffling’ post-Brexit plans will wreck trade

Archie Norman, who is also an ex-Conservative MP, has urged the Government to convince the EU not to consider separate labelling for goods sold in Northern Ireland

Wales Online · Jan 26, 2023

What the papers say – January 26

The front pages focus on tanks for Ukraine and the Metropolitan Police’s efforts to ditch officers who have committed serious crimes.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

UK car production slumps to lowest level since 1950s

Global shortage of semiconductor chips and plant closures saw output fall by more than 40% compared to pre-coronavirus levels

Wales Online · Jan 26, 2023

Ukraine seeks weapons to beat back Russia: Here’s what it’s got

Ukraine’s allies have provided more than 4,000 armored vehicles, artillery pieces, aircraft and other weapon systems to help Kyiv fight Russia, and now NATO’s most powerful members are sending main battle tanks — the alliance’s best weapons designed to destroy other tanks and take back territory from the enemy.

Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2023

UK students skipping meals because of cost of living crisis

One in four students say they are in danger of dropping out of university – survey

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023

State-linked hackers in Russia and Iran are targeting UK groups, NCSC warns

Sophisticated campaigns against politicians and media aim to steal secrets or embarrass high-profile figures rather than to extort money

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023