The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Used EV Batteries Last Way Longer Than You Probably Think

New data from the UK shows used EV batteries retain surprisingly high health over time. Age and mileage can mislead, so health testing matters.

InsideEVs · Feb 20

Trump announces new 10% global tariff as he hits out at Supreme Court ruling

Judges found by a 6-3 majority in a major blow to the US President’s economic agenda

Evening Standard · Feb 20

Trump announces new 10% ‘global tariff’ after Supreme Court strikes down levies

Mr Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ were overturned by the US Supreme Court on Friday.

Evening Standard · Feb 20

What will happen to Trump’s tariffs after supreme court verdict?

6-3 ruling against unilateral imposition of tariffs without congressional approval labelled a ‘disgrace’ by Trump

The Guardian - US · Feb 20

Charli XCX gets hat trick of number ones as Sam Fender scores first chart topper

Wuthering Heights is the companion album to the Emerald Fennell movie, while Fender’s Rein Me In is his first singles number one.

Evening Standard · Feb 20

Why Islamic finance could provide an ethical model for funding the green transition

In recent years, green finance has become a key policy in developed countries. The term refers to the loans and investments that fund the transition to a low-carbon economy. But one of the main challenges in this area is the gap between environmental claims and realities – so-called “greenwashing”.

The Conversation · Feb 20

How immigrants hoping for a better life in Britain came to be viewed as ‘colonisers’ or ‘invaders’

Discussions of migration in Britain often portray immigrants as “invaders”. This is evident in the narrative around migrants arriving on small boats, to recent comments by Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire co-owner of Manchester United.

The Conversation · Feb 20

Security researchers claim Persona, the provider behind Discord's UK age verification 'experiment', performs '269 individual verification checks' on user data, including those for terrorism and espionage

I'm sure this will be well-received.

PC Gamer · Feb 20

FTSE 100 climbs on strong retail sales data

It comes as the US Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority in imposing a swathe of tariffs that upended global trade.

Evening Standard · Feb 20

Brighter UK economy gives Reeves a springboard for March statement

Record public finances accompany stronger retail sales and business activity but some analysts express caution

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20