The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Arctic freeze could bring heavy snow, ice and freezing weather for Christmas

A return of freezing temperatures and snow is on the way thanks to an Arctic blast despite much of the UK basking in mild conditions this week, according to new forecasts

Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022

SNP call for changes to UK firearms licensing rules after Skye tragedy

AN inquiry opened in the wake of a tragic shooting on the Isle of Skye has ­concluded some ­improvements should be made to

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2022

Sustainable aviation fuel project for Port Talbot secures £25m funding boost

The project from LanzaTech promises to create hundreds of new jobs

Birmingham Post · Dec 22, 2022

Time to make the most of deglobalisation

After four decades of fostering integration through trade and finance, the global economy has begun a painful process of fragmentation. Initially driven by wealthy countries -- namely, the US under former President Donald Trump and the UK following the Brexit referendum -- several geopolitical forces have combined to accelerate the…

Bangkok Post · Dec 21, 2022

UK government urges caution amid ambulance strike, warns against sports, getting drunk

Thousands of ambulance workers in Britain began a one-day strike on Wednesday, with unions and the government swapping accusations of blame for putting lives at risk.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 21, 2022

Coleen Rooney posts sweet festive family photo ahead of Wagatha Christie drama airing

Coleen Rooney posts sweet festive family photo as they take kids to Lapland UK on the same evening that the courtroom drama based on her legal battle airs on Channel 4

Daily Mirror · Dec 21, 2022

‘History proves’ that Rwanda plan won’t work and UK must reconsider, new UN human rights chief says

The government cannot offshore responsibility to another state, Volker Türk says

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2022

Christmas Day forecast: Met Office confirms areas most likely to see snow on December 25

Many parts of the UK may have already been blanketed in snow this December, but sadly forecasters have said not to pin bets on a white Christmas this year

Daily Mirror · Dec 21, 2022

Richard Branson to operate UK’s first space launch from tiny coastal airport

The tycoon’s firm Virgin Orbit has been awarded licences to operate the project - called Start Me Up in tribute to The Rolling Stones - from Cornwall Airport Newquay by the Civil Aviation Authority

Daily Mirror · Dec 21, 2022

Denmark donates $43 million in military aid to Ukraine

Denmark will donate 300 million Danish crowns ($42.8 million) in military aid to Ukraine, the country's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Dec 21, 2022