The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Severe rail disruption across Great Britain as train drivers strike over pay

Members of Aslef union on 24-hour strike, affecting services in England, Scotland and Wales

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2022

UK weather: Extreme heat warnings remain ahead of thundery end to 36C heatwave

An amber warning remains in place until Sunday and while some places stay dry, thunderstorms are likely to develop during Sunday and Monday, bringing locally heavy rain and disruption

Daily Mirror · Aug 13, 2022

Ukrainian family hit the road on 2,000 mile journey from hell - bound for Scotland at last

Anna and Anastasiia take their four teenagers on 2,000 mile road trip, braving Russian bombs as they leave home city of Sumy.

Daily Record · Aug 13, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 171 of the invasion

Ukraine claims strike on Russian depot near key southern bridge; UN urges demilitarised zone around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant amid more shelling

The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2022

Drought persists in south of UK while thunderstorms hit the north

The Met Office has issued an amber heat warning in the south and a yellow thunderstorm warning in the north.

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2022

Edinburgh Zoo hits back at vegan activist troll after dead penguin jibe

The Zoo announced Mrs Wolowitz' had died after the animal broke into the penguin enclosure and attacked their, and the UK's, oldest two-legged friend.

Daily Record · Aug 12, 2022

Simon Calder answers 13 travel questions including when to arrive at the airport and when to book flights

When to buy tickets for next year? When to reach the airport? And passport puzzles? The travel correspondent of The Independent can help

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2022

Dry conditions prompt wave of grassland fires across United Kingdom

Massive fires have broken out across the country

Wales Online · Aug 12, 2022

The two Welsh family homes that are the most-viewed properties in the UK

Two Welsh family homes have made it onto the list of the top ten most viewed on Zoopla last month

Wales Online · Aug 12, 2022

Europe's rivers dry up as drought declared in UK

A drought has officially been declared in the UK as the Thames River’s source dries up. Other large rivers including The Rhine, The Po in Italy, The Loire in France and The Gaudiana in Spain are also running low.

Irish Mirror · Aug 12, 2022