The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Net migration to UK hits new record of half a million

A ‘unique’ set of factors has caused a sharp rise in people coming to the country.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

Tyneside date for 50th anniversary UK tour of Mike Oldfield's classic Tubular Bells

Released in 1973, Tubular Bells is a journey through classical, jazz, folk, progressive rock and electronica, with the album spending 287 weeks on the UK chart to date

Chronicle Live · Nov 24, 2022

Jet2 hits record profits as airline industry makes swift recovery

UK-listed airlines have added a combined £9 billion to their long-term debt since the start of the Covid pandemic

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2022

London to see surge in ultra-rapid charging points for electric cars - as experts gather for Standard’s first Plug It In summit

100 new power points planned on capital’s main roads

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2022

‘When you hear the four-minute warning’ … Whatever happened to Britain’s nuclear bunkers?

The UK was once dotted with structures designed to survive nuclear conflict, from sprawling government complexes to tiny underground observation posts. How many are still in use – and what are your chances of getting a place if you need one?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022

Airports set for major change over hand luggage 100ml liquid rule

It is a well-known fact that you cannot pass through any airport security in the UK with liquids that are over 100ml each - but this rule could be changing in the coming months.

Glasgow Live · Nov 24, 2022

Biggest ever phone fraud brought down as 70,000 UK victims expected to be alerted by police today

Tens of millions of pounds are assumed to have been lost to the 'spoofing shop', which has seen criminals contact unsuspecting victims pretending to be banks and building societies

Chronicle Live · Nov 24, 2022

National Grid boss explains when blackouts and power cuts could be imposed in the UK

The National Grid warned there could be blackouts on ‘very very cold winter days’

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

The Top Gear experiment that UK national racing needs to embrace

The latest episode of Top Gear highlighted an important concept around giving untapped talent from underprivileged backgrounds a chance in motorsport. And UK national racing would do well to follow the TV programme's example

Autosport · Nov 24, 2022

Charles Bronson chilling letter details plans if he's successful in release bid

Charles Bronson - the UK's most violent prisoner - has penned a letter revealing his plans for release after nearly half a century in jail, with his public parole hearing due next year

Daily Mirror · Nov 24, 2022