The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Iron Maiden announce UK tour with Manchester date - how to get tickets

The heavy metal legends will be coming to Manchester's AO Arena next year

Manchester Evening News · Oct 6, 2022

Homes face three-hour power cuts over winter as National Grid plans UK blackouts

There are fears that power plants may not get enough gas to keep running.

Daily Record · Oct 6, 2022

Austerity led to twice as many excess UK deaths as previously thought – here's what that means for future cuts

Cuts to public services and living standards across Britain from 2010 contributed to 335,000 excess deaths – twice as many as previously thought, according to new research. These austerity measures were introduced by the coalition government elected into office that year, partly in response to the banking crash of 2008.

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2022

COVID cases are rising in England – here's how things might play out as we move towards winter

COVID infections in England had been falling since July. But the proportion of people testing positive started to rise again in the first few days of September.

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2022

Proud Mary pub confirmed for Swansea on site of former Idols club in Wind Street

The 'party pub' is opening its first UK venue in Cardiff this autumn and has confirmed a Swansea venue will follow in 2023

Wales Online · Oct 6, 2022

National Grid warning over possible three-hour blackouts this winter

Households can help avoid blackouts by using energy at off-peak times

Nottingham Post · Oct 6, 2022

Couple '100 per cent sure' they spotted crocodiles off coast of UK

Sarah Craven and Adrian Latz were camping in Scarborough when they spotted what they believe to be the reptile.

Daily Record · Oct 6, 2022

US drama The Bear hailed 'best show ever' is finally streaming in the UK and here's how you can watch it

The eight-part show is now streaming after becoming a hit across the pond

Wales Online · Oct 6, 2022

How will UK’s winter weather forecast affect heating bills?

Met Office due to publish long-term forecast that will give steer on likely energy use in coming months

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2022

Councillor gutted after bid to appoint Windrush Generation lead fails

“I cannot support something that disrespects this community."

Manchester Evening News · Oct 6, 2022