The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Prostate cancer screening can save lives but ‘absolute benefit is small’, study says

Although blood test reduces deaths by two for every 1,000 men screened, many could face unnecessary treatment

The Guardian - UK · May 15

New institute launched to tackle ‘overlooked’ condition costing NHS billions

The institute is bringing together research and clinical expertise with private sector manufacturers

The Independent UK · May 14

NSPCC reports sharp rise in children being blackmailed over sexual images in UK

Charity says calls to its Childline service about online sexual abuse and exploitation have risen 36% in a year

The Guardian - UK · May 14

The 'Doctor Who' TV movie at 30: Too British for America, too American for the UK

How an unlikely transatlantic alliance attempted to bring a Time Lord back from the dead.

Space · May 14

'Car crash': Eurovision 2026 fans deliver scathing verdict on UK Look Mum No Computer performance

UK entry Sam Battle has already qualified for Saturday’s grand final as one of the big four countries

Evening Standard · May 14

UK joins EU pledge to make it easier to deport migrants in bid to curb illegal crossings

Foreign ministers across Europe back narrower interpretation of human rights law

The Independent UK · May 14

UK ministers accused of weakening legal protections for torture victims

Council of Europe members plan to change interpretation of rights laws to make it easier to deport people

The Guardian - UK · May 14

Morning Mail: Taylor maps out tax plan, Coles case could end ‘fake discounts’, UK politics in turmoil

Opposition leader promises to index tax brackets in policy that would cost $22.5bn; Coles faces fines after court defeat

The Guardian - AU · May 14

Ukraine Will Leverage Palantir’s AI Capabilities In Its War With Russia. This Helps Prove PLTR Stock Will Never Be Irrelevant.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp recently met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to assist Ukraine in its war against Russia.

Barchart · May 14

Who are the main contenders to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister?

It has become a given in Westminster circles that Keir Starmer’s tenure as prime minister could be nearing its end. This is because, fairly or unfairly, the UK public have made up their minds – and they do not like him.

The Conversation · May 14