The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Parts of UK will need ‘record-breaking levels of rain’ to recover from summer

The South of England was amongst the driest regions of the UK, where four of the six water companies currently implementing hosepipe bans are located.

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022

The Heavy North announce UK tour - how to get tickets

The Liverpool six-piece have announced their biggest tour to-date to celebrate the launch of their debut LP

Liverpool Echo · Sep 8, 2022

Millions excluded from cost of living help as charity points out 'hidden' issue

Roughly 7 million Brits have low or no literacy skills, making accessing government help in a time of crisis all the more difficult. Now, a charity is calling for more awareness of the UK's 2.4 million illiterate adults.

Daily Mirror · Sep 8, 2022

Glasgow crowned vinyl capital of UK according to new research

A new study conducted by The Royal Mint found that Glasgow is the vinyl capital of the UK, with a large proportion of the country's record collectors living in the city

Glasgow Live · Sep 8, 2022

Dorset vehicle parts firm expands with new facility - creating 35 jobs

Poole-based Charles Trent said its new site will provide the UK’s first reverse production line facility for vehicle recycling

Birmingham Post · Sep 8, 2022

Tsunoda: F1 fans pushing conspiracy theories need 'an MRI scan'

Yuki Tsunoda rejects conspiracy theories that resulted from his Dutch Grand Prix retirement and wants to ask Formula 1 fans suggesting them 'how does your brain look like?'

Motorsport · Sep 8, 2022

Will the UK have a day off and national period of mourning when the Queen dies?

The Queen is currently under medical supervision.

Daily Record · Sep 8, 2022

Virgin Media O2 introduces the UK’s fastest WiFi guarantee in every room or get your money back

New guarantee promises minimum download speeds of 20Mbps in every room or £100 back to customers. The guarantee will be included at no extra cost in Gig 1 broadband and Volt bundles, or for £8 a month with M50-M500 packages

Daily Mirror · Sep 8, 2022

Chemicals billionaire Jim Ratcliffe renews fracking calls to after Truss energy plan

The Ineos founder, one of Britain’s richest men, wants to drill for shale gas after Liz Truss backs home-grown energy

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2022

Buckingham Palace's statement on the Queen marks 'sombre moment', says BBC Royal editor

Sharing his thoughts on the concerning statement from Buckingham Palace about Queen Elizabeth's health, BBC's Royal editor Nicholas Witchell said it's a 'very significant moment' in the history of the UK

Daily Mirror · Sep 8, 2022