The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

A celebration of Brexit benefits for travellers

The Man Who Pays His Way: Ministers say leaving the EU ‘has given the UK a world of future opportunities’. So I have tracked down the travel advantages

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

Airports hit back at Emirates’ Heathrow criticism, accusing airlines of trying to talk down charges

‘Your job is to be up there and out there looking after consumers, not bellyaching about not being able to get staff,’ Emirates boss advises Heathrow counterpart

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

How long can you test positive for Covid and when are you infectious?

A surge in cases is indicating a new wave has started in the UK

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022

UK to enter recession until summer 2023, experts warn

High energy prices, surging inflation, rising interest rates and global economic weakness to blame

Wales Online · Oct 17, 2022

Three NATO warships leave Glasgow after major war training exercise

The ships from Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands set sail from the Clyde after taking part in the gruelling two week UK-led Joint Warrior exercise alongside 11 other nations

Glasgow Live · Oct 17, 2022

Pound, shares and UK government bonds rally after most mini-budget tax cuts ditched – as it happened

Pound holds gains and gilt yields remain lower as new chancellor rips up Trussonomics, pushing tax take to 70-year high this parliament

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2022

Jeremy Hunt to make snap statement on medium-term fiscal plan

UK chancellor brings forward major announcement of mini-budget repair measures as Liz Truss fights for survival

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2022

What Met Office says about African Plume mini-heatwave heading for UK

The country's official forecaster has responded to claims of a warm end to the month

Wales Online · Oct 17, 2022

UK Defence Ministry: Russian logistical issues intensify after Crimea bridge blast

Logistical issues faced by Russian forces in southern Ukraine have become more acute following damage to a key bridge to Crimea on Oct. 8, a British intelligence update said on Monday.

Reuters · Oct 17, 2022

UK homes cancel streaming services to reduce spending

Total number of homes with at least one subscription fell by 937,000 from January to September

The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2022