United Kingdom News in English

Good morning! It’s 16th May, and here’s your United Kingdom daily news capsule.

Burnham allowed to run for selection in Makerfield by-election as pressure on Starmer continues.

Met police preparing for large scale far-right and pro-Palestine protests in London.

Starmer readies for leadership battle with £18 billion boost for defence spending.

Electric motorbike teen detained for killing gran on zebra crossing in tragic incident.

UK joins European deal to send rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs for processing.

Teacher collapses and dies in front of horrified pupils during their GCSE exams.

Lebanon reports six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension.

Israel claims it has killed a senior Hamas commander in a Gaza air strike.

UK economy accelerates to outpace US as war headwinds loom over financial stability.

Robert De Niro faces backlash over plans for a luxury Nobu retreat in rural England.

Hopes grow that London Underground strikes could be called off ahead of planned walkouts.

New Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo reportedly kills 80 people so far.

Small number of Scots linked to hantavirus outbreak raises public health concerns.

Casting for the new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin across the UK.

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