Britain

Billie Jean King Cup 2026: Great Britain out as Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter lose to Czech Republic

Argentine judge orders halt to Falklands oil project as tensions with Britain rise

EXCLUSIVE: NATO allies foil Russian subsea cable sabotage plot

NATO allies have foiled a secret Russian military plot targeting critical subsea infrastructure.

‘An English Summer Is Not the Same Anymore’

Britain braces for soaring temperatures as a fifth heatwave triggers extreme warnings.

They Were Eager to Return Home. Then the U.S. Bombed Iran.

Displaced populations and international diplomacy face new uncertainty following recent military actions involving Iran and the U.S.

Elon Musk fires back at reporter, claims more people 'hate you and the media than you realize'

Elon Musk clashes with the media and criticizes the UK's stability, claiming a widespread public hatred for journalists.

UK's Burnham opens 'No10 North' to shift economic power from London

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has established 'No. 10 North' in Manchester, aiming to decentralize government operations from London.

Britain's new prime minister must solve the old riddle of how to reinvigorate a slow-growing economy

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to reshape the British economy as markets and policymakers monitor his inaugural policy direction.

Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January

The British government and local leaders have announced a £2 cap on most bus fares across England starting in January.

Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain

Andy Burnham faces intense scrutiny over his potential to bridge Britain’s regional divides and effectively implement national devolution.

Opinion | New U.K. prime minister promises a fresh start with failed policies

Andy Burnham has assumed office as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom amidst contrasting international and domestic reactions.

After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme?

Scientists are debating the stability of the Atlantic current and its potential to drive more extreme weather in Britain following record heat.

Public to be told how to prepare for cyber-attack and weather emergencies

The UK government is advising the public to prepare for national crises, including cyber-attacks and weather emergencies.

UK outlaws two Iranian groups over antisemitic attacks in Britain

The UK government has outlawed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and another Iranian group following antisemitic attacks in Britain.

Prince Harry’s Family Soap Opera Could Deepen Royal Rift

Prince Harry's recent visit to the UK has sparked intense criticism and concerns over a deepening divide within the royal family.

Will Ukraine's 'long-range sanctions' decide the war?

Ukraine has developed a 'theory of victory' centered on the potential impact of 'long-range sanctions' as the war enters its fifth year.

Last woman executed in Britain for killing abusive lover is given a conditional pardon

The King has granted a conditional pardon to Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed in Britain.

UK regulator warns of ‘arms race’ to keep up with AI use in financial services

The UK's FCA warns of an 'arms race' to keep pace with AI integration in financial services, urging for expanded regulatory oversight.

UK says aircraft carrier approached by Russian plane in Norwegian Sea

UK fighter jets intercepted a Russian aircraft that approached a British flagship carrier in the Norwegian Sea.

UK and France agree with Oman to ensure safety of its territorial waters

The UK and France are partnering with Oman to secure safe transit and conduct mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz.

Dutch and U.K. Governments Apologize for Their Roles in Forced Adoptions

The U.K. government has issued a formal apology for the state's role in decades of forced adoptions of babies from unwed mothers.

Russian drone campaign mapped Nato air defence gaps, study finds

Russian drone campaign reveals Nato air defence gaps

Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defence

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a massive defense investment plan, including an additional £15bn for the armed forces funded by budget trims.

Starmer to set out long-delayed defence spending plans

UK leader Starmer unveils £15bn defence spending plan

Andy Burnham says he’ll deliver a circuit breaker to transform the U.K. economy if he becomes leader

Andy Burnham has proposed a "radical rewiring" of the British state through meaningful devolution to transform the U.K. economy.

UK's likely next leader Burnham to unveil plan to shift power from London

UK's likely next leader Andy Burnham to unveil plan to shift power from London

Andy Burnham distanced himself from UK Prime Minister Starmer, but may be stuck with his policies

Andy Burnham is positioning himself as a potential alternative to Prime Minister Starmer amid a complex effort to return to Westminster.

Britain breaks June temperature record as deadly heatwave grips Europe

A record-breaking heatwave is sweeping Europe, causing deaths in France and forcing the closure of major landmarks.

PM to push ahead with controversial defence plan despite resignation

Britain’s leader pushes a disputed defence plan even as a senior minister resigns, igniting a public row with the mayor of Manchester

Douglas Murray: Why Britain’s Leaders Forgot How to Lead

The resignation of Keir Starmer sparks a global debate over whether the UK has become ungovernable due to economic instability and the legacy of Brexit.

Brexit 10 years on: What has changed in the UK explained in maps and charts

A decade after the referendum, global outlets are using data and maps to analyze the economic and political impact of Brexit on the UK.