All news on the topic: United Kingdom

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Mystery surrounds body discovered on beach in popular UK holiday spot
A dead body has been found on a beach in Cornwall and the incident is being treated as ‘unexplained’.
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Starmer pledges that US-UK relations will thrive under Trump’s presidency
Sir Keir Starmer has congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration and said that the so-called special relationship "will continue to flourish for years to come".
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Santander may exit UK due to regulatory hurdles, affecting millions
Santander could be considering quitting the UK, people familiar with the matter have said in reports - such a decision would likely be a blow for Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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England and Wales propose Covid-style lockdowns as a creative punishment for criminals
Bar Council calls for pandemic restrictions to help reintegrate non-violent offenders into society and ease pressure on overcrowded jails.
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UK to introduce digital driving licences accessible via smartphones this year
Digital driving licences are to be introduced in the UK as the government looks to use technology to "transform public services".
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British man confesses to killing partner in Italy by stabbing
Michael Whitbread, 75, is on trial in Lanciano for murder of fellow Briton Michele Faiers, 66, in October 2023
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Man who boasted about killing a sex offender sentenced to life in prison
A self-proclaimed ‘nonce killer’ who murdered a convicted sex offender has been jailed for life.
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Police confiscate Tesla Cybertruck from petrol station as it isn’t road-legal in the UK
A motorist has had their Tesla Cybertruck, which is illegal to drive in the UK, seized by police.
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EU expresses frustration as Britain postpones banking reforms due to Trump
The U.K. delayed its implementation of global banking rules by one year due to uncertainty over what U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will do.
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Jimmy Mizen’s killer returned to prison after violating license conditions
Jake Fahri served 14 years in jail for the murder of the London schoolboy.
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Inside the ’fight night’ white supremacist groups gearing up for a global race war
A hateful white supremacist network with a ‘fight club’ ethos is spreading across the US and around the world, new research shows.
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Ofcom announces date for over-18 verification to access adult sites like Pornhub and OnlyFans in Britain
They’re some of the most popular platforms in the world.
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Dashcam footage shows garage worker urinating on Mercedes during car wash
A driver who thought his car was being picked up for a routine service got a nasty surprise when he checked his dash cam.
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20-year-old wins £7.5 million lottery but continues to work the next day
A young man who became a multi-millionaire overnight has vowed to keep working and earning his qualifications.
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Nigeria arrests 105 people in a crackdown on hotel review scam
Nigerian authorities bust a sophisticated internet fraud scheme targeting mostly UK residents through fake hotel bookings.
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UK seeks input on steps to combat ransomware attacks
U.K. targets ransomware payments to protect critical services, preparing new measures that aim to disrupt cybercriminals and safeguard essential infrastructure.
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UK government aims to prevent firms from paying ransomware demands by outsmarting hackers
The NHS, rail operators and water companies could soon be blocked from paying ransomware demands, under government plans.
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Water shortage fears as Labour’s first AI growth zone is located near new reservoir
First datacentre site proposed seven miles from Abingdon reservoir planned for water-stressed south-east England.
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Britain’s economy hit as pound plunges; Treasury calls for severe spending cuts
The pound has dropped to its lowest value against the dollar since November 2023 while government borrowing costs have continued to rise.
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King Charles to visit Poland for 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
The King is to visit Poland to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the former Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.
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Inside The Vivienne’s £1.3 million luxury home where beloved star passed away
The Vivienne was reportedly due to move into a £400,000 home in the weeks before their death aged just 32. But at the time they were living alone in a former stately home worth an eye-watering amount.
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UK, France, Germany target Channel people-smuggling network
In a major international operation, UK, French, and German authorities have dismantled an organised crime group (OCG) responsible for smuggling migrants to the UK via dangerous small-boat crossings in the Channel.
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The airlines banned from flying in the UK in 2025
In the 2025 aviation industry, safety and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable. Airlines must adhere to rigorous safety and protocols to ensure the well-being of passengers and crew.
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Untold story of a 72-year-old murderer who died in a Scottish jail after 55 years
One of the UK’s longest-serving prisoners has died at the age of 72 after spending more than 50 years behind bars... but you’ve likely never heard of him.
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US and UK toughen sanctions on Russian oil industry
The Biden administration has imposed some of its toughest sanctions yet on Russia, in a move designed to hit Moscow’s energy revenue that is fuelling its war in Ukraine.