The Latest Breaking News from Britain

After the UK prisons minister praised the system in the Netherlands, experts there say the reality is more complex

Britain’s new justice secretary is set to outline emergency plans to relieve prison overcrowding, including the early release of thousands of prisoners

The prime minister has hit out at the inheritance left for him by the Conservatives and branded Britain’s prison system “broken”, speaking of his shock at discovering the scale of the crisis

Paddington is more popular than ever and a new show allows visitors to meet the bear from darkest Peru face to face

They had differing views on the EU, but could they agree on Britain’s new prime minister?

India warned the UK against imposing a deadline on the already stretched-out trade talks as it remained optimistic about closing the deal "very quickly" with the new Labour government.

Lewis Hamilton’s sensation victory in an exciting British Grand Prix steals the limelight in this week’s Autosport magazine, out today (11 July).What a brilliant British Grand Prix that was. Three teams were in contention last weekend, four drivers led the race – including the trio of home heroes – and…

New Prime Minister Keir Starmer met President Joe Biden at the White House for the first time Wednesday with the US leader hailing Britain as a key ally on global issues including the war in Ukraine.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who was elected last week, is making his international debut during NATO's 75th anniversary summit in Washington. The new PM pledged strong support for Ukraine and emphasised his country's "special relationship" with the US.