The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

UK facing constitutional shock in Scottish and Welsh elections – Stephen Flynn

The SNP Westminster leader spoke out before Thursday’s elections to both Holyrood and the Senedd.

Evening Standard · May 3

UK airlines given green light to cancel or consolidate flights to conserve jet fuel

Carriers examining which flights can be cancelled with least disruption under plans to avoid summer travel chaos

The Guardian - UK · May 3

UK ‘invention agency’ grants £50m of public money to US tech and venture capital firms

Exclusive: Brainchild of Dominic Cummings, Aria is aimed at funding ‘crazy’ scientific projects to benefit the UK

The Guardian - UK · May 3

The Welsh election is a two-horse race – and Labour is nowhere to be seen

WELSH ELECTIONS : Labour’s domination of Welsh politics is set to come to an abrupt end next week. Holly Evans speaks to Plaid Cymru about whether the Welsh nationalists have what it takes to finally become the country’s biggest party – and the threat of Nigel Farage’s Reform

The Independent UK · May 3

One in three HR leaders face opposition to inclusion schemes, study finds

Exclusive: Resistance to equity, diversity and inclusion drives affects hiring chances of people with convictions, says charity

The Guardian - UK · May 3

UK passengers face possible flight cuts as government changes airline rules over jet fuel supply fears

The UK government is temporarily relaxing airport slot rules to help airlines manage potential summer travel disruption caused by global jet fuel market pressures. This move aims to prevent sudden cancellations and "ghost flights" by allowing airlines to adjust schedules in advance, ensuring greater passenger confidence and realistic planning.

The Times of India · May 3

Barry Manilow cancels more shows amid cancer battle

Barry Manilow has cancelled another round of shows in his Las Vegas residency, but is confident he'll be back on stage in June.

BANG Premier · May 3

Dynamic pay on platforms such as Uber should be banned, says TUC

Exclusive: Union body finds workers describing themselves as ‘gambling’ because wages felt like the outcome of chance rather than work

The Guardian - UK · May 3

UK Twins Discover They Share Same Mother, Birthday and Womb But Different Fathers

UK twins who share the same mother and birth have discovered through DNA testing they have different fathers in a rare biological case

International Business Times UK · May 3

From fridges to slow cookers: Can plug-in solar panels actually power our everyday appliances?

Plug-in solar is having its moment in the spotlight. But how much power can these mini devices actually generate?

Euronews · May 3