United Kingdom News in English

Good morning! It’s 21st April, and here’s your United Kingdom daily news capsule.

Sacked civil servant to speak out in Mandelson vetting row.

Former X Factor finalist charged with attempted murder after crashing into influencer outside London club.

Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran.

Anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez banned from entering the UK for far-right rally.

Police investigate whether London arson attacks were planned for weeks.

Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans.

Queen Elizabeth II in garter robes to be immortalised in three-metre bronze statue.

London braces for disruption from Tube drivers’ strike starting at midday.

Four arrested in Epsom as protest over alleged rape turns violent.

Attempted murder arrest after man shot in Lechlade.

Canadian woman killed and others hurt in shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacan pyramids.

Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, tsunami alert issued.

UK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4.9% as pay growth drops to lowest in five years.

Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs.

Daytime napping patterns may reveal hidden health decline in older adults.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!