The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Half of UK GPs are seeing children under seven with obesity

80 per cent of GPs said they find it challenging to talk to the parents of an obese child under the age of 16 about their weight

The Independent UK · Jan 26

First electric truck uses Channel Tunnel in milestone for zero-emission freight

Historic journey shows electric HGVs can operate between the UK and Europe on one of the continent’s busiest trade routes

The Independent UK · Jan 26

UK maker of AI avatars nearly doubles valuation to $4bn after funding round

Synthesia makes digital presenters for clients to use in corporate videos and counts 70% of FTSE 100 as customers

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26

AI systems could use Met Office and National Archives data under UK plans

Ministers plan to license content from institutions such as National History Museum and National Library of Scotland

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26

Swapping London for Liverpool in my thirties was the best decision I’ve made – here’s why

IN FOCUS: Liverpool has finally claimed its crown as one of the best places for under-35s to live, complete with the UK’s coolest postcode, says local resident Katie Rosseinsky. But seriously, what took everyone so long?

The Independent UK · Jan 26

Meet 96-year-old Frederick Wiseman, the best American filmmaker you’ve (probably) never heard of

INSIDE FILM: There are few filmmakers around as insightful, prolific, and profound as Wiseman, writes Louis Chilton. But his films have always been difficult to watch in the UK – until now

The Independent UK · Jan 26

‘Crash & Burnham’: what the UK papers say as Labour blocks Andy Burnham’s byelection bid

The British papers are in agreement that Keir Starmer faces a likely backlash from unhappy Labour MPs and members

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26

Ukraine war briefing: US security agreement ‘100% ready’ to be signed, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine president indicates progress after talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi, ahead of further discussions this weekend. What we know on day 1,433

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26

Fix capital's homes crisis to stop Londoners' pay being swallowed up by housing costs, new report

Centre for Cities highlights how much many young people in London are having to pay in sky-high rent or to get their foot on the property ladder

Evening Standard · Jan 26

UK joins European offshore windfarm plan to create world’s largest ‘clean energy reservoir’

Britain among 10 countries to build 100GW grid in North Sea linking countries through subsea cables

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26