Sadiq Khan has been urged to consider delaying the expansion of the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) across Greater London due to the cost of living crisis and lack of funds for a scrappage scheme. more

The Queen has made a surprise visit to a hospice with the Princess Royal to officially open its new centre. The monarch travelled from her Windsor Castle home to Maidenhead to tour the Thames Hospice to meet staff, volunteers and a patient.more

The number of people infected with the coronavirus in the UK increased by approx. 800,000 during the week. - i.e. by 29 percent - and is almost 3.5 million - the British statistical office ONS informed yesterday.more

The British Foreign Office yesterday called on Russian ambassador Andrei Kielin to express "deep concern" about reports of death in the so-called Donetsk People's Republic of a British aid organization worker.more

Doctors can legally stop life support for 12-year-old Archie Battersbee, who suffered severe brain damage, a London court ruled yesterday in a high-profile legal dispute in the UK.more

Blanket speed restrictions in south-east expected next week to reduce risk of track and equipment failing.more

A red extreme heat warning has been issued for the first time by the Met Office for parts of England next week, meaning a risk to life is likely as temperatures could hit 40C (104F). This highest warning, meaning there is a danger to life, covers an area including London, Manchester and York.more

Sadiq Khan has urged for action after 71% of recent monkeypox cases were reported in London. more

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Pressure on NHS emergency services is getting worse, with patients in England waiting longer for ambulances, many staff off sick and record numbers of people going to A&E. more

Since April, the United Kingdom has become - for the first time since the end of 2017 - a net exporter of electricity, which helped to fill the gaps in continental European countries, the Financial Times reported, citing data from the National Grid, the operator of the British grid.more

An early self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh, painted on the back of another painting by the artist, was found at the National Gallery of Scotland yesterday. The canvas had been x-rayed prior to the Edinburgh Impressionist exhibition and it turned out that the portrait was hidden under a layer of cardboard and glue.more

The next series of railroad strikes awaits Great Britain in the coming weeks, unions have announced, which are arguing with rail carriers about the amount of increases, employment conditions and job cuts.more

Nicola Sturgeon has said she wants to meet the next prime minister for talks over her plan to hold an independence referendum next year. more

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have hailed the return of Notting Hill Carnival next month after a three-year hiatus. more

Former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak won the most votes in the second round of the election of the new leader of the ruling Conservative Party, who will also take over as UK Prime Minister. Attorney General Suella Braverman dropped out of the fray.more

While the second-level warning of extreme heatwaves across most of England and much of Wales has been extended until the end of the day on Tuesday, residents in London are being asked to limit their water consumption.more

An archaeological dig has uncovered what could be the earliest house found in Cardiff. more

Direct payments to help with the soaring cost of living are starting to be paid by the government into eight million people's accounts. more

Emirates airlines today rejected a demand by London's Heathrow Airport authorities to cut flights due to its reduced capacity, and accused the management of one of Europe's largest airports of incompetence.more

Actor Kevin Spacey has pleaded not guilty to four charges of sexually assaulting three men, in his first appearance at London's Old Bailey. The 62-year-old also pleaded not guilty to a fifth charge of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.more

Giving teenagers mindfulness lessons at school to boost wellbeing is largely a waste of time, a major UK study has found. more

UK energy suppliers have been told to review the way they charge customers by direct debit amid complaints about soaring charges and credit balances. more

Speed limits in built-up areas will be reduced from 30mph to 20mph in Wales from next year - a UK first that is controversial among some drivers. more

The UK economy rebounded in May after shrinking in April and March, official figures show. The economy grew by 0.5% during the month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, higher than the flat growth most economists expected.more