The Latest Breaking News from United Kingdom

Nick Thomas-Symonds says a 30% discount for the UK’s participation in EU scheme has been agreed

Fuelled by social media and a rare visit by Japan’s elite wrestlers, growing numbers of Britons are taking part in the centuries-old sport

Josh Frydenberg says three police patrolling the event were ‘ill-equipped’ to protect citizens, but NSW premier again defends response

Bigger than expected drop opens the way for an interest rate cut from the Bank of England

UK inflation falls more than expected to 3.2% cementing expectations of interest rate cut tomorrow; oil prices jump after Trump orders Venezuela blockade

Talks on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine have intensified, with France and other European powers stressing the need for robust security guarantees for Kyiv before any discussion of territorial concessions. While negotiators report progress on Western-backed assurances, deep differences remain over land occupied by Russia.

Drop in November annual rate adds to case for Bank of England cut to interest rates on Thursday

Some 25 former pupils and one ex-teacher at Dulwich College have signed an open letter to the Reform UK leader

Some 25 former pupils and one ex-teacher at Dulwich College have signed an open letter to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage urging him to apologise