The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

No 10 suggests UK would not vote for UN security council resolution condemning US arrest of Maduro – as it happened

PM’s spokesperson did not contest report claiming that the UK will abstain on a possible UN vote

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5

Swinney says ‘variety of tactics’ could be used to win second independence vote

The Holyrood elections take place in May.

Evening Standard · Jan 5

Snow closes schools and disrupts travel in parts of UK and Ireland

Amber weather warnings issued as widespread wintry conditions take hold

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5

How demand for elite falcons in the Middle East is driving illegal trade of British birds

Exclusive: data reveals hundreds of UK nests have been raided in the past decade amid growing appetite to own prized birds for racing and breeding

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5

Farmer diagnosed with bowel cancer at just 33 urges others to get key symptom checked

James Rogers said he ‘didn’t really feel anything’ when diagnosed as he was in shock

The Independent UK · Jan 5

Farmer diagnosed with bowel cancer aged 33 urges others to get symptoms checked

James Rogers consulted a doctor after seeing blood in his poo while on holiday.

Evening Standard · Jan 5

Foreign Secretary expected to address MPs on US operation in Venezuela

Yvette Cooper is expected to update the Commons on the US removal of Nicolas Maduro as president of Venezuela.

Evening Standard · Jan 5

UK weather: Freezing return to work for millions as Arctic blast triggers amber snow alerts

Temperatures in London dip as low as -5C overnight into Monday morning as the Met Office warns that cold conditions will bring a range of wintry hazards for the next few days

Evening Standard · Jan 5

Migrant arrivals in the United Kingdom rose in 2025 while numbers in the EU stabilised

For the UK, last year saw the highest number of migrant arrivals across the English Channel since 2022. In contrast, irregular entries into the EU stabilised in the first 11 months of the year.

Euronews · Jan 5

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK to win eight seats in London at next General Election as Labour implodes - new poll

Full list of constituencies in the capital set to change hands in 2029, according to new survey

Evening Standard · Jan 5