The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

UK and France extend ‘one in, one out’ small boats pilot scheme until October

Asylum seekers express dismay at continuation of scheme agreed last year that has failed to stop crossings in Channel

The Guardian - UK · May 16

As Aukus spending and delays blow out, will Australia’s nuclear submarines ever materialise?

The deal will cost Australia $368bn but the strongest signal yet has come that the US is not building enough subs for itself, let alone for Australia

The Guardian - AU · May 16

UK museum returns 2,000 manuscripts to Jain community in landmark restitution agreement

Two thousand Jain manuscripts, collected by British entrepreneur Sir Henry Wellcome and held by the Wellcome Collection in London, are being returned to the Jain community. These 15th to 19th-century texts, believed to be the largest collection outside South Asia, will be transferred to the University of Birmingham.

The Times of India · May 16

Funding from external sources a ‘big factor’ in UK politics – Micheal Martin

The Taoiseach said he believed there had been ‘insufficient analysis’ of the sources of the funding.

Evening Standard · May 16

Study reveals hidden trauma of unaccompanied Afghan refugee children brought to UK

Young Afghans share with researchers how social anxiety, loneliness, and depression lingered long after fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan and seeking refuge in the UK. Arpan Rai reports

The Independent UK · May 16

Prince William Allegedly Threatens 'Consequences' After Prince Harry's Chilling New Dig at Royal Children

Prince William's private anger at Prince Harry's latest remarks about their children has revealed a bitter family rift hardening just as pressure grows for a reunion.

International Business Times UK · May 16

Inside the UK-led mission to open the Strait of Hormuz

The Royal Navy is being readied for the mission, which will take place when fighting has ended

The Independent UK · May 16

Finning International Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Finning International (TSE:FTT) reported what management described as its strongest first-quarter adjusted earnings per share, as product support growth and a record backlog helped offset lower mining equipment deliveries in South America. On the company’s Q1 2026 investor call, President and CEO K

MarketBeat · May 16

‘Research here is world class’: son of Steve Jobs looks to invest in UK cancer care

After death of his father, Reed Jobs is keen for his $1bn venture capital fund Yosemite to make a difference

The Guardian - UK · May 16

Plum position: how Mutti turned tinned tomatoes into a status symbol

Italian brand poised to overtake Napolina in UK sales is touring the country on a mission to win more customers

The Guardian - UK · May 16