The Latest Breaking News from Britain

With Canada's economy and even sovereignty under unprecedented threat from its southern neighbour the United States, its new leader has embarked on a trans-Atlantic trip to strengthen ties with traditional friends France and Britain.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron teaming up to lead Europe's backing of Ukraine during Donald Trump's tumultuous second presidency highlights a warming British-Franco relationship, insiders and analysts say.

A new exhibition and documentary celebrate the women who have been undervalued for years

A teenage murder sparks Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne’s affecting drama about the online ‘manosphere’; Michael Sheen’s generosity exposes Britain’s debt crisis; and, for the first time in 30 years, chess is king at the BBC

Home Office told Manikarnika Dutta to quit Britain for spending too many days abroad for study

THE COUNTDOWN: When it comes to television, there’s ‘aged poorly’ and then there’s ‘what on earth were they thinking?’ – here are the modern series that broadcasters should regret (and we should probably regret watching), as selected by The Independent’s culture desk staff

Historian and anti-racism campaigner who wrote several groundbreaking books about Black British history

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Brexit has given the UK the freedom to negotiate its own trade deals, but as Trump’s tariffs hit British exports, the question remains: is Britain stronger alone or weaker without the EU’s collective bargaining power?

Abu Agila Masud denies three charges relating to the 1988 bombing, which remains Britain’s deadliest terrorist atrocity.

The UK government has published its planning and infrastructure bill, a cornerstone of its strategy for growth. The bill aims to “get Britain building again and deliver economic growth” and includes the hugely ambitious target of building 1.5 million homes in England over this parliament.

GDP unexpectedly fell in the first month of 2025