The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Lisa Nandy refers Telegraph sale to watchdogs over rightwing media plurality concerns

CMA and Ofcom to examine DMGT takeover amid fears merger could curb ‘diverging editorial stances’ in press

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12

Alanis Morissette and Skunk Anansie added to inaugural State Fayre Festival line-up following the cancellation of Neil Young's European tour

Alanis Morissette confirmed as new headliner for "the UK's biggest music and BBQ festival"

Louder · Feb 12

Ratcliffe says immigrants cost too much, while Ineos lobbies for state funding

Billionaire’s business has in recent years claimed UK and EU support for refineries and chemicals plants worth about €800m

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12

UK population and benefit claimants: What do the official figures show?

.The UK population reached 58 million in mid-1995, not in 2020.

Evening Standard · Feb 12

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says 'sorry' after his ‘colonised by immigrants’ remark sparks backlash

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe apologized for his "colonised by immigrants" remarks after facing criticism from Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Ratcliffe stated his intention was to highlight the need for managed immigration supporting economic growth, not to offend. The Football Association is reviewing his comments for potential breaches of its regulations.

The Times of India · Feb 12

At least 2,000 Britons served in Israeli military during Gaza war, research finds

More than 2,000 British nationals have served in the Israeli military during the Gaza war, according to Freedom of Information data obtained by Declassified UK

Evening Standard · Feb 12

“We’re selling out shows, we’re climbing the bills, but there’s so much pressure to reach more success”: As one of the UK’s leading bands stop touring, we need to talk about the toxic effect a ruined music industry is having on heavy metal

Metalcore stars While She Sleeps are taking a hiatus from the road – if things don’t change, more artists will follow

Metal Hammer · Feb 12

UK economy disappoints in 2025 after ‘subdued’ year-end growth

Official figures showed gross domestic product rose by 0.1% in the fourth quarter, following growth of 0.1% in the previous three months.

Evening Standard · Feb 12

'Continuing the modernisation of the sport' – all change for UK time trialling with new governing body chair and directors for 2026

An eventful CTT meeting saw new chair Tim Smith voted in, and numerous resignations

Cycling Weekly · Feb 12

Manchester United co-owner apologises after saying UK ‘colonised’ by immigrants

Jim Ratcliffe apologises for saying Britain has been “colonised” by immigrants, after condemnation from Keir Starmer, Manchester leaders and Man United fans.

Euronews · Feb 12