The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

What your local council can actually do to tackle the climate crisis

The UK’s local elections saw the Green Party gain 440 councillors across England and win its first two elected mayors. They will join many councillors from all parties who will have to confront the same question: what can any one local authority actually do about climate change?

The Conversation · May 11

Ukrainian who set fire to old Starmer car told ‘job done badly’ with poor video

Roman Lavrynovych, Stanislav Carpiuc and Petro Pochynok are on trial for three alleged arson attacks on property linked to Sir Keir Starmer.

Evening Standard · May 11

Thermal Paper Is Losing Market Share to Logistics Labels for the First Time

Grand View Research valued the global thermal paper market at USD 4.08 billion in 2024. Point of sale receipts accounted for 62% of that revenue. Receipts are not going away. POS printing still represents the majority of thermal paper consumption worldwide. But the growth is coming from somewhere else entirely.

inkl · May 11

"This magical dream doesn’t have to end." Billy Corgan announces UK and European dates for A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness, an orchestral and operatic rendering of The Smashing Pumpkins’ iconic 1995 album

"The success of translating Mellon Collie into operatic and classical form has been one of the most satisfying experiences of my life"

Louder · May 11

NI First Minister excited by ‘seismic political shift’ across UK

Michelle O’Neill was speaking after nationalists were elected in Scotland and Wales.

Evening Standard · May 11

UK PM on way out? Starmer faces major party revolt, do-or-die speech fails to crush doubters

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a fiery speech on Monday, framing his leadership as a "battle for Britain's soul" amid growing unrest within his own Labour Party and calls by senior leaders to step down.

The Times of India · May 11

E.On to buy rival Ovo to create UK energy supply giant

The firms did not disclose the value of the deal, although previous reports indicated that it could be as much as £600 million.

Evening Standard · May 11

Arctic air sweeping in as cooler than average temperatures forecast

Overnight frosts could be seen in some areas, the Met Office said.

Evening Standard · May 11

Starmer vows to prove ‘doubters’ wrong after local election drubbing

Describing the election results as ‘tough’, he told an audience in central London: ‘I get it, I feel it, and I take responsibility.’

Evening Standard · May 11

The 13 best new metal songs you need to hear right now

Motionless In White team up with Corey Taylor, Cancer Bats mark 20 years and nu gen star Mimi Barks announces her next release in this week's best new metal songs

Metal Hammer · May 11