The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Poverty is throttling life out of Scotland as life expectancy not just stalling but falling

Life expectancy in Scotland continues to lag behind its UK counterparts, with the main reason being that Scots are still trapped in poverty, writes the Record View.

Daily Record · Sep 23, 2022

Brit freed from captivity says Roman Abramovich welcomed them onto plane

A British man who was released this week after capture by pro-Russian forces while fighting in Ukraine says he was welcomed onto a flight to freedom by ex-Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

Daily Mirror · Sep 23, 2022

September 2022 appointments and promotions from across the East Midlands

Latest East Midlands appointments include a refugee from war-torn Ukraine

Birmingham Post · Sep 23, 2022

UK faces ‘really tough times’ admits PM Liz Truss ahead of mini-budget

The PM promised the ‘growth plan will deliver better jobs, more funding for public services and higher wages’ amid the cost-of-living crisis

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2022

UK in recession and further interest rate hikes probable, Bank of England warns

Threadneedle Street makes clear on eve of tax-cutting mini-budget that plans risk triggering more rate rises

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2022

Catholics the biggest religious group in Northern Ireland for first time, census shows

Catholics make up the biggest religious group in Northern Ireland for the first time since the state was formed a little over a century ago, a trend that will likely add fire to a debate over the region’s future in the United Kingdom.

Tribune News Service · Sep 22, 2022

What to expect in tomorrow's Mini-Budget - Stamp Duty, energy bills and National Insurance

Everything we know about Kwasi Kwarteng's statement tomorrow - from Bankers' Bonuses to the real living wage.

Chronicle Live · Sep 22, 2022

Funding offered to supply homes for displaced people from Ukraine

Councils and Registered Social Landlords will be able to apply for Scottish Government funding to bring properties into use, with up to £50m of funding available.

Glasgow Live · Sep 22, 2022

Nigerian university lecturers challenge return-to-class order

In tonight's edition: University lecturers in Nigeria refuse to go back to class after being ordered to do so by court order. Disputes over pay are common in the country. Also, Zimbabwe is battling a measles outbreak. More than 700 children have died in recent months because of low vaccination…

France 24 · Sep 22, 2022

Roman Abramovich negotiated release of British POWs jailed by Russian separatists in Ukraine

The freed men revealed the news to Co Down man, Alec Pettet on a London-bound flight from Saudi Arabia

Belfast Live · Sep 22, 2022