The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Colder early winter in Europe could worsen cost of living crisis, say forecasters

European meteorological agency warns La Niña weather pattern makes cold and dry snap more likely

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2022

Ofgem warns UK faces 'significant risk' of gas shortage this winter

A "gas supply emergency" is when energy firms cannot supply enough of the resource to meet demand

Liverpool Echo · Oct 3, 2022

More concessions needed to fix UK’s reputation in markets, Kwarteng is told

After tax U-turn, economists urge chancellor to backtrack on other controversial plans in mini-budget

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon says UK Government must overhaul entire mini-budget after tax cut U-turn

NICOLA Sturgeon has insisted the UK Government must completely overhaul its package of plans to spark growth in the economy.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2022

Cockapoo crowned UK's sleepiest dog - and is yet to wake up to the good news

An adorable cockapoo, named Ringo, has been crowned the UK's sleepiest dog after a nationwide search – and has received the prize of a year's supply of dog food

Daily Mirror · Oct 3, 2022

Married at First Sight UK's Gemma says she's 'exhausted from it all' and has changed her mind about marriage

Gemma had a very rocky time with Matt in the series

Wales Online · Oct 3, 2022

‘Whole package’ of UK Government financial measures needs rethink, says Sturgeon

It comes after the Chancellor said on Monday that the top rate of tax would no longer be scrapped.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022

Hunter’s Moon: When does October’s full moon peak and what does it mean?

This year's Hunter's Moon will rise over the UK on October 9 — here's when the best time to see it will be and where the name for October's full moon comes from

Daily Mirror · Oct 3, 2022

Pound recovers but remains at low levels – how to assess the long-term value of sterling

The pound has recovered from a recent record dip after the chancellor’s mini-budget announcement. But it is still at low levels versus many other currencies.

The Conversation · Oct 3, 2022

Mini-budget: lessons from the UK's long history of economic crises

It was a mini-budget with a major impact. Shortly after the UK chancellor announced his plans for a “new era” full of tax cuts, there were dramatic falls in the pound, a nervous response from mortgage lenders and an urgent intervention from the Bank of England.

The Conversation · Oct 3, 2022