All news on the topic: UK

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UK faces "lost generation" as 1.25 million young people risk ending up out of work and education
The number of young people neither working nor learning could reach 1.25 million within the next five years, a review by an ex-Labour health secretary will warn amid fears of a “lost generation.”
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One in three teens distrust girls reporting abuse as misogyny spreads through social media, charity warns
Almost a third of teenagers say they don’t believe young girls when they report abuse by boys, according to a leading children’s charity.
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Mother of teen involved in TikTok challenge calls on government to quickly restrict children’s access to social media
The mother of a teenager who believes he died in a TikTok challenge gone wrong has said Downing Street has been too slow to move towards a social media ban for under-16s, and accused the government of “kicking it down the road”.
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Tragedy at UK beach as man dies trying to rescue relatives from water
A man has tragically died at a UK beach after trying to save two family members in difficulty in the water.
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Record numbers juggle side hustles in Britain as insecure work and high living costs reshape labour market
More than a million people in the UK now have second jobs as rising costs, insecure work, and industry changes push workers into a growing gig economy.
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UK deports hundreds of murderers, fraudsters and sex offenders as removal figures surge
Eight hundred thieves and 600 sexual offenders have been removed from the UK in the past year, according to the Home Office.
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Inmate from HMP Wandsworth exposes chaos and corruption in British prison following sex scandal involving guard Linda De Sousa Abreu
Linton Weirich, who was at HMP Wandsworth, spoke out to expose corruption, saying: “Officers don’t run jails any more — prisoners do.”
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Missing Lincolnshire teen Declan Sawyer found dead following lake search operation
The body of a teenage boy has been found after he went missing in a lake in Lincolnshire.
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British Army turns abandoned London Underground station into NATO war command hub in Russia response drill
The British Army has transformed a disused London Underground platform into a NATO command post as part of a major exercise testing the UK’s ability to lead troops in the defense of Europe.
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Britain records sharp decline in migration as overseas worker and student numbers drop
UK net migration has fallen to its lowest level since 2021, with figures comparable to pre-Covid levels, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said.
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Russia-linked "shadow fleet" could cripple Britain’s energy and data lifelines in the North Sea
Britain’s critical energy and communications infrastructure in the North Sea is dangerously exposed to possible sabotage by Russia-linked “shadow fleet” vessels, a defense expert has warned.
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The hidden climate cost of AI: UK datacentre projects accused of masking true emissions
Emissions understated by a factor of five in Essex plans for tech giant, while Greystoke’s Lincolnshire plans show a similar error.
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Starmer warned UK may have to pay £1bn a year to EU under Brexit reset deal
Sir Keir Starmer has been warned that the UK will have to make annual contributions to European budgets for the first time since Brexit to secure his much-heralded ’reset’ with the EU.
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Trump hails ‘amazing’ Camilla as royal couple close US tour
After spending four busy days in the United States, King Charles and Queen Camilla ’s state visit has come to an end.
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UK plastic exports hit eight-year high as Turkey and Asia bear mounting environmental burden
Germany was the world’s largest exporter of plastic waste in 2025, sending more than 810,000 tonnes abroad.
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King receives 12 standing ovations as he hails “special relationship” in historic US speech
KING Charles III charmed lawmakers in his historic address to Congress but warned that the US and the UK must come together to face a new “dangerous era.”
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UK energy infrastructure ’at risk’ from ’hard to prove’ Russian retaliation strikes after Ukrainian drone campaign
An energy security expert has told LBC that energy rigs and undersea cables are ’already at risk from Russia,’ as the UK continues to support Ukraine following the Russian invasion.
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UK denies Trump’s claim that British ships were hit in the Strait of Hormuz
There were no reports of any attacks on UK-linked vessels yesterday despite Donald Trump claiming that Iran fired at a British cargo ship.
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Offshore oil dealer Alkagesta disguises Russian crude as Kazakh exports while moving shipments through Libya and Malta routes
Maltese oil firm Alkagesta is facing scrutiny from the EU and the UK over allegations that it illegally facilitated the transfer of Russian oil to Libya.
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Offshore-Ölhändler Alkagesta tarnt russisches Rohöl als kasachische Exporte und transportiert Lieferungen über Routen durch Libyen und Malta
Das maltesische Ölunternehmen Alkagesta steht unter Beobachtung der EU und des Vereinigten Königreichs, da es angeblich russisches Öl illegal nach Libyen geliefert haben soll.
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Illegal migrants instructed to falsely claim domestic abuse against partners to remain in the UK
Migrants are reportedly pretending to be victims of domestic abuse to stay in the UK – significantly affecting the lives of their British partners.
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Apple UK revenue nears £5bn as iPhone demand drives growth
Apple UK racked up just shy of £5bn in turnover last year, as strong iPhone demand helped power growth across its British operations, according to newly filed accounts.
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“Betrayal” claims as UK slashes asylum approvals for Afghan women fleeing repression
Hundreds of Afghan women have been refused asylum in the UK in the past year amid plummeting grant rates, new analysis shows.
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Harry and Meghan test public mood as pressure builds over UK comeback
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex could consider returning to the UK together if their upcoming trip to Australia is successful, sources claim.
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Russian propagandists call for attack on Westminster Bridge after Ukraine drone strike
Russian figures are calling for Vladimir Putin to destroy Westminster Bridge in retaliation for British drones “damaging a Russian-controlled crossing during a Ukrainian operation.”