The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

FTSE 100 Live: Truss scraps corporation tax cut; Hunt replaces Kwarteng

Liz Truss has U-turned on her policy to block a planned rise in the rate of corporation tax. Speaking at a press conference in Downing Street, the PM said: “Parts of our mini budget went further and faster than markets were expecting...we will do whatever is necessary to ensure debt…

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2022

Energy savings and less heart attacks: Experts reveal advantages of removing Daylight Saving Time

Many campaigners are calling to abolish changing the clocks

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022

Friday briefing: How to understand gilts, yields and the Bank of England’s action to aid the economy

In today’s newsletter: Today the UK central bank is due to end its rare, urgent bond-buying to help stabilise the economy – but why, and what does it mean for you?

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022

South West financial services sector sells £5bn of business overseas in one year

The region has seen a surge in financial services exports over the last decade, according to a new TheCityUK report

Birmingham Post · Oct 14, 2022

UK, GCC Hold 1st Round of Negotiations on Free Trade Agreement

The first round of negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the United Kingdom (UK) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States was held from August 22 to September 29, the British government announced Thursday. During the negotiations, the two sides discussed FTA's goals and the exchange…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 14, 2022

Putin says mobilised troops will be ready in two weeks as he warns Nato against ‘global catastrophe’ – as it happened

Russian president says any direct clash with Nato troops would be ‘global catastrophe’ as he says 220,000 will be called up

The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2022

UK weather forecast: Snow to fall amid heavy rain and sunny spells while mercury plunges

The UK is set for a mixed outlook this weekend with heavy rain in many areas while other parts can expect sunshine. Icy temperatures overnight could see snow in Scotland

Daily Mirror · Oct 14, 2022

Fracking will never take place in Scotland despite Liz Truss support, pledges Michael Matheson

EXCLUSIVE: Energy minister Michael Matheson insisted fracking would make "no difference" to household fuel bills.

Daily Record · Oct 14, 2022

Kwasi Kwarteng cuts short US trip as Liz Truss faces crisis with tax U-turn expected

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is cutting short a trip to Washington, to fly home and tackle the financial chaos caused from his mini-budget with pressure growing on him and Prime Minister Liz Truss

Daily Mirror · Oct 14, 2022

France travel warning issued to all visitors from the United Kingdom

The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance

Wales Online · Oct 14, 2022