The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Man charged with murder of UK tourist in Temple Bar

Anthony Herron died on October 25, two months after the alleged assault in Dublin city.

Evening Standard · Feb 27

Non-Brits Struggle With These 28 UK School Science Questions: Test Yourself

If you remember high school science, you’ll ace this quiz. And even if you don’t, stick around to expand your knowledge. 🫡The GCSE Combined Science exam is designed for UK students aged 15-16, providing a strong foundation in science and opening doors to further study at A-level.

Bored Panda · Feb 27

Digested week: ‘Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water … ’ but this time, it’s real

Three-part docudrama makes notion of going into the sea in the UK terrifying – much as Jaws did for Americans in 1975

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27

UK home sales fall month-on-month in ‘significant’ dip since summer

‘Momentum is building beneath the surface, particularly in northern markets’

The Independent UK · Feb 27

Parts of the UK suffer some of wettest winters on record

The wettest winter on record was in 2014, when 401mm of rain was recorded

The Independent UK · Feb 27

M&S announces dozens of cafe closures across the UK in major restructure - full list

Marks & Spencer plans to close 14 cafes across the UK, repurposing their spaces to enhance customer experience with more product choices.

Evening Standard · Feb 27

Does every holiday really have to begin with a tangle of red tape?

TRAVEL INSIDER: In his latest newsletter, Simon Calder explores how travellers are heading abroad to experience political hotspots firsthand, while dual nationals face complex bureaucracy and passport hurdles just to return to the UK

The Independent UK · Feb 27

Paddy Power owner Flutter hopeful of World Cup boost after results disappoint

The group, which also owns brands including Betfair and FanDuel in the US, missed forecasts with annual sales of 16.4 billion US dollars (£x billion).

The Independent UK · Feb 27

Inside the high-stakes world of Pokémon card collectors 30 years after the game’s creation

The fervor around Pokémon cards has led to huge sales and a string of break-ins in recent months

The Independent UK · Feb 27

Hays profit tumbles as recruiter grapples with prolonged hiring slump

The London-listed company also said its boss Dirk Hahn has stepped down for ‘personal reasons’ after 28 years at the firm.

Evening Standard · Feb 27