The Latest Breaking News from Britain

Britain’s new Treasury chief has acknowledged mistakes made by his predecessor and suggested that he may reverse much of Conservative Prime Minister Liz Truss’ tax-cutting plans, in order to bring stability to the country after weeks of economic and political turbulence

Kwasi Kwarteng may have cut a large figure, but he proved to be the proverbial bull in a china shop as Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer. He was repeatedly wrong, but never in doubt. His central conceit was that trust — whether from his party, the public or markets —…

Britain’s Olympic diving gold medalist has written a book about knitting and is contemplating whether to leave the pool behind. He talks to Sam Fishwick about the decision to ban transgender athletes from competing in women’s diving, and hosting the World Cup in a country that oppresses LGBT people

The forecast predicts that by the end of 2024 nearly a fifth of all British households will be spending more on their housing costs

The think tank said over five million households are set to see their annual mortgage payments rise by an average of £5,100 between now and 2024.

The British Conservative Party can’t figure out what it wants.

Robbie Coltrane was one of Britain's best loved comedy actors

Britain's economic problems are unique in many ways, but recent events indicate the world economy is entering a new phase.

Jeremy Hunt was named Britain's new finance minister on Friday, the latest senior ministerial role for the self-proclaimed entrepreneur regarded by many in his Conservative Party as a safe pair of hands but whose days in top jobs had seemed over.