UK economy shows surprising resilience – but that might not last | Richard Partington
Weaker growth, rising energy costs and persistent inflation mean Britain could face tougher times in the autumnUK economic growth slows downBusiness live – latest updatesIn the spring the Internationa
Finance
theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Event expected to curtail solar power just as summer’s fifth heatwave increases use of air conditioning and fansGreat Britain is braced to pay millions for backup electricity supplies to prevent a sho
World
theguardian.com
12.08.2026
Estonia rejects proposals to take prisoners from UK jails
Estonia's justice minister rules out a deal with the UK after Reform and the Conservatives suggested renting prison space abroad.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
12.08.2026
Amnesty International says Farage putting ‘hate and inhumanity’ over leadership with El Salvador prison plan – UK politics live
A spokesperson for the human rights group likened the proposal to ‘financial brutality with British taxpayers’ money’Farage and Yusuf are now taking questions.Q: [From Jack Fenwick from the BBC] Are t
World
theguardian.com
10.08.2026
Nigel Farage vows to deport foreign criminals from UK prisons
Nigel Farage vows to deport foreign criminals from UK prisons
World
aljazeera.com
10.08.2026
British national shot dead in Kashmir by Pakistani security forces
Mohammad Akhtar, 50, from Peterborough killed during clashes between authorities and protestersA British national was shot dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during clashes between security forces
World
theguardian.com
10.08.2026
UK manufacturers face rising hacking risk as survey shows 30% were hit last year
Big companies describe being under constant threat but only half have a plan in place to respond to an attackNearly a third of British manufacturers have been hit by a cyber-attack on them or a compan
World
theguardian.com
10.08.2026
Apple challenges UK government’s latest demand for iCloud backdoor: report
Apple has appealed a new legal demand by the U.K. government, which critics say could threaten the privacy rights of users all over the world.
Tech
techcrunch.com
03.08.2026
Two crew killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives
One Danish and one Greek national died in the incident, while a British pilot and another Greek crew member survived.
World
bbc.co.uk
03.08.2026
UK PM Burnham vows to be ‘relentless’ on Channel migrant crossings
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said his government will be "relentless" in tackling small boat crossings the Channel.
World
aljazeera.com
03.08.2026
Singapore bans UK band Massive Attack over Palestinian flag
Singapore barred two members of British band Massive Attack from re-entering the country.
World
aljazeera.com
02.08.2026
Why the UK cancelled a military exercise in Kenya – and what it means
A dispute over military cooperation and accountability strains a decades-old UK-Kenya partnership.
World
aljazeera.com
26.07.2026
UK PM Burnham: ‘We need to be a cost-of-living government’
At his first cabinet meeting as UK prime minister, Burnham told ministers they must be a "cost-of-living government".
World
aljazeera.com
21.07.2026
Ed Miliband has been appointed British Foreign Secretary
Ed Miliband, the former leader of the Labor Party, has been appointed as the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.07.2026
John Healy has been appointed as Britain's new finance minister
John Healy, the former defense minister of Great Britain, was the head of the Ministry of Finance.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.07.2026
Andy Burnham pledges end to political instability as he becomes UK PM
Britain's seventh PM in a decade pledged major changes in bid to see off populist forces that are making large gains.
World
aljazeera.com
20.07.2026
What’s next as Andy Burnham takes over as UK’s next prime minister?
Andy Burnham will become UK prime minister. Here's how the transition of power will unfold.
World
aljazeera.com
20.07.2026
Tate brothers arrested in Miami as UK adds rape, trafficking charges
Andrew and his brother Tristan were arrested in the US on Saturday, and the UK is seeking their extradition.
World
aljazeera.com
19.07.2026
Burnham confirmed as leader of UK’s governing Labour Party, headed for PM
Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister but faces challenges including the cost of living crisis and two wars.
World
aljazeera.com
17.07.2026
China hits out at British Steel nationalisation
The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".
World
bbc.co.uk
17.07.2026