The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

RCN accuse government of ‘belligerence’ as talks to avert strike action fail; Wales strikes to go ahead – as it happened

Royal College of Nursing says Steve Barclay refused to discuss pay at meeting on Monday; Welsh nurses to strike after last-minute talks fail

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022

Expert advises whether to walk your dog in the snow - and safety hazards to be aware of

Animal behaviourist Carolyn Menteith advises dog owners how to judge whether it's too cold to walk your pooch outside, as temperatures drop and snow falls across the UK

Daily Mirror · Dec 12, 2022

UK ministers face legal challenge over North Sea oil and gas licences

Three campaign groups challenge plans to award up to 130 new licences for exploration

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022

National Grid triggers emergency energy back-up plan as UK hit by snow and -15C

National Grid has issued a statement

Manchester Evening News · Dec 12, 2022

US banks named as being among least ethical UK operators

A new study scores the best and the worst accounts based on key issues such as climate and tax avoidance

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2022

Temperature in UK dropped to -15.7C last night

Newspaper distribution, including of The Times and The Sun, has experienced significant disruption overnight which may flow on into delivery delays “in many parts of the country”

Wales Online · Dec 12, 2022

Can adults get Strep A? Cases rise across UK as 16 children die from infection

Scarlet fever is more common in children but adults can also contract the bacterial infection

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022

UK economic growth in October a 'false dawn', say experts

THE UK is heading into an expected recession as the economy shrank between August and October.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2022

All flights suspended at Stansted Airport after snow closes runway

Freezing weather has caused major disruption in UK airports

Manchester Evening News · Dec 12, 2022

World Cup 2022 LIVE: Gareth Southgate ‘conflicted’ about England future and ‘joke’ referee kept on

Southgate will make a decision whether to stay on as Three Lions boss after World Cup exit to France as squad return home from Qatar

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022