The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Significant sexual safety problem for women working in elite UK sport, says survey

In a survey of 260 members of the Women’s Sport Collective, 88% said they had been target of sexual misconduct during the past five years

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21

Currys cheers festive sales boost in face of cautious consumers ‘hoarding cash’

The electronics retailer raised its profit outlook for the year on the back of strengthening sales over its peak trading period.

Evening Standard · Jan 21

Britain facing ‘catastrophe’ because of children being addicted to social media, peers told – as it happened

House of Lords debate amendments to bill that could ban children under the age of 16 from having social media

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21

Nigel Farage failed to declare ‘£380,000 external earnings’ on time

The Reform leader blamed the 17 errors on an aide, claiming he relied on others to register his outside earnings because: ‘I don’t do computers’

The Independent UK · Jan 21

Trump to address world leaders at Davos as tensions flare over Greenland

The US leader’s journey to Switzerland was delayed after an ‘electrical issue’ on board Air Force One.

Evening Standard · Jan 21

Miliband admits ‘situation has changed’ between UK and US after Trump Greenland dispute

Sir Keir Starmer has called the US president’s approach to Greenland issue ‘completely wrong’

The Independent UK · Jan 21

JD Sports reveals Christmas sales fall

The group reported a 5.3% drop in UK like-for-like sales in the nine weeks to January 3 as it said demand ‘softened’ in the first half of December.

Evening Standard · Jan 21

UK had 'obligation' to approve controversial London mega embassy, China says

The 20,000-square-metre site is set to become the largest embassy complex in the UK by area and one of the largest in the centre of a Western capital.

Euronews · Jan 21

Government launches £15 billion ‘warm homes plan’ for solar panels and heat pumps

The UK government has launched a £15 billion "warm homes plan" to enhance energy efficiency and technology in British residences. The initiative will provide low and zero-interest loans to homeowners for installing solar panels, heat pumps, and batteries, while vulnerable low-income households will receive free insulation and clean technology upgrades.…

The Independent UK · Jan 21

Where to experience the best Burns Night in Edinburgh, London and across the UK

Looking for somewhere memorable to celebrate the life and works of Robert Burns? Suzy Pope picks some of the top events around the country, whether you want to dance, eat or indulge in fine whiskies

The Independent UK · Jan 21