The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Number of years of likely good health in UK falls to new low

There is a “clear geographical divide” between local areas with the highest and lowest healthy life expectancy.

Evening Standard · Feb 19

‘Made in Europe’ EU industrial strategy could hit supply chains, UK minister warns

Nick Thomas-Symonds says move could also create unnecessary UK-EU trade barriers and increase costs

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19

Why was former prince Andrew arrested – and what happens now?

Mountbatten-Windsor, who was a trade envoy between 2001 and 2011, is in custody as police search addresses

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19

Matt Goodwin is wrong about whiteness and Englishness – but here’s why he has struck a chord with some voters

Matt Goodwin, the Reform UK candidate for the Gorton and Denton byelection, is just one of the rightwing politicians to recently question the “Englishness” of people who aren’t white and born in England. The claim is clearly out of step with reality. Exclusivist views are certainly out there, but in…

The Conversation · Feb 19

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor: Former prince who was banished from monarchy

Thames Valley Police confirmed the former duke was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Evening Standard · Feb 19

AFI, Mannequin Pussy, Ecca Vandal join Deftones, Deafheaven, Amyl and the Sniffers and more on stacked Outbreak / All Points East bill

AFI to make long-awaited UK return on stacked London festival bill also featuring Idles, Interpol and more

Metal Hammer · Feb 19

Rights groups urge airlines to halt ‘one in, one out’ deportation flights

British and French activists write to Air France, AlbaStar, Titan and Corendon airlines over ‘shameful involvement’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19

Ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested: What recent files revealed about his ties with Epstein

Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office following new documents linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. These files include photographs and emails suggesting Andrew shared trade reports and discussed meetings with women. Several UK police forces are now reviewing material related to his association with the convicted…

The Times of India · Feb 19

Wizz Air launches new bag drop service at London airport

The twilight service will allow passengers to check in luggage the night before an early flight

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Rachel Reeves says newly named Bristol arena will put region on ‘global map’

The live entertainment venue has been named the Aviva Arena following a multimillion-pound sponsorship deal with the UK insurer.

Evening Standard · Feb 19