The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

What the Mandelson documents reveal – and what we still don’t know

What have we learned from release of files relating to former peer’s appointment – and sacking – as UK ambassador to Washington?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11

UK lottery winner comes forward to claim £181m EuroMillions jackpot

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The Independent UK · Mar 11

Voices: ‘Judge the mood of the country’: Readers urge King Charles to cancel US state visit

YOUR VIEWS: Our community overwhelmingly favours cancelling the King’s planned US visit – with 75 per cent backing that view in a poll – but many also worry that doing so could provoke a damaging diplomatic backlash from Donald Trump and further strain the UK–US relationship

The Independent UK · Mar 11

British fintech Revolut gets full banking licence

Group lodged application in 2021 but had to overcome accounting issues and reputational concerns

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11

MG launches first seven-seat SUV as new MGS9 plug-in hybrid arrives with 62-mile EV range

This family-focused SUV joins the lineup with three rows of seats and prices from £34,205

The Independent UK · Mar 11

‘Putting biodiversity in our hands’: British wildlife will soon be celebrated on banknotes

Some say 'animal underdogs' have been left off the shortlist, which is now open to a public vote.

Euronews · Mar 11

Al-Quds day march organisers ‘closely associated with the Iranian regime’, home secretary says

Shabana Mahmood has approved a request by Metropolitan Police to ban al-Quds day march in London

The Independent UK · Mar 11

‘I took two bites and had to spit it out’: candy makers are phasing out real cocoa in chocolate

Due to the volatile cocoa market, companies like Hershey are using replacement ingredients such as sugar, oil, milk and nuts

The Guardian - US · Mar 11

UK releases files on Epstein friend Mandelson’s US envoy appointment; documents reveal PM was warned of ‘reputational risk’

The British government released documents concerning Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to the US, following revelations of his past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced pressure after a due diligence report warned of reputational risk, and Mandelson was later dismissed after maintaining contact with Epstein post-conviction.

The Times of India · Mar 11

Revolut finally secures full UK banking licence after lengthy wait

The fintech was granted a licence with restrictions in July 2024, having first applied to become a full bank in 2021

The Independent UK · Mar 11