The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Government consultant says Newcastle 'priority' for high-speed rail

The head of the UK's high-speed rail rollout says "fixing the corridor between Sydney and the Hunter" would make the most difference to the most people.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 27, 2022

Full list of eligibility for £150, £300 or £900 cost of living payments next year

Those on DWP benefits such as Universal Credit, PIP and State Pension may be entitled to a cash boost

Liverpool Echo · Dec 27, 2022

UK urges households to take 30 seconds out of the day to reduce energy use

The ad will air on ITV, Channel 4 and Sky

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022

Mansfield MP says town is concerned about 'fairness' of housing asylum seekers in hotels

Increasing amounts of asylum seekers have been placed in hotels. A report earlier this year found the experience was "mentally exhausting" for those involved.

Nottingham Post · Dec 27, 2022

Joules, Roll-Royce, Raleigh, Derby County and Boots: 20 of the most read East Midlands stories of 2022

Stories about Boohoo, Octopus Energy, Poundstretcher, Next and Marks Electrical also proved popular

Birmingham Post · Dec 27, 2022

Ice cold UK storm mixes with Met Office snow warning to spark rare THUNDERSNOW fears

Rare 'thunderstorm' could be seen in the UK this week as new forecasts show a combination of stormy weather and wintry showers brought on by the effects of Storm Elliott on the jet stream

Daily Mirror · Dec 27, 2022

How ten biggest weather disasters of 2022 cost the global economy £139 billion

Christian Aid highlighted the 'devastating' impact of extreme weather - including February's Storm Eunice - made more intense by climate change.

Daily Record · Dec 27, 2022

The shops and restaurants we want to see open in Wales ASAP

Yes we have lots of shops and restaurants in Wales but it couldn't hurt to have a few more – especially these

Wales Online · Dec 27, 2022

Sales of sports bras, 'tearless' onions, egg poachers and trifles mark a year of retail therapy despite rising prices

Consumer trends in 2022 exhibit little in the way of restraint for many as numerous desirable items became must-haves

Wales Online · Dec 27, 2022

Scotland’s international outlook ‘vital’ to the economy, says Angus Robertson

The External Affairs Secretary pledged the country will continue to be a ‘good global citizen’.

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022