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This is a collection page for UK news, including the biggest stories from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland relating to politics, accidents, terrorism, business and technology.
The UK economy is estimated to be the fifth largest in the world, with predictions India is set to overtake it in this position. The UK prime minister meets regularly with Elizabeth II, the Queen of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. Australia, as one of the UK's former colonies, retains close links with the UK. Check this page for latest UK news updates and breaking headlines.
Game of Thrones actor Darren Kent dead
Darren Kent, the actor famous for his role of a goatherder in Game of Thrones among other titles, has died.
celebrities
US ambassador flags potential Julian Assange plea deal
The United States' Australian envoy has indicated there could be a "resolution" to the ongoing detention of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange,
Julian Assange
New COVID-19 variant spreads around the world including Australia
A new variant of COVID-19 has been detected around the world, with experts warning the virus is "circulating unchecked".
COVID 19
Inside the UK's controversial asylum seeker barge
The British government has turned to floating accommodation to house unauthorised migrants. Here is what they can expect to live in.
Migrants
Blood test could predict looming death - from anything
Troponin is a heart protein, and high levels of it are often seen in hospital patients who don't have specific signs of a heart attack.
health
Asylum-seekers board UK's controversial 'deathtrap' housing barge
A small group of asylum-seekers have boarded a barge amid public health warnings over the refugee solution branded 'inhumane'.
immigration
Activists target UK PM's home in 'major breach of security'
Five Greenpeace demonstrators have been arrested after a remarkable manor house protest.
Protests
Rapper turned jihadist found dead in Spanish prison
The former rap artist had been detained at Puerto III prison in the southern Spanish city of El Puerto de Santamaría.
terrorism
Judge rules Prince Harry can take some but not all claims to trial
Prince Harry 's lawsuit accusing the publisher of The Sun tabloid of unlawfully snooping on him can go to trial, but not on allegations of phone hacking.
Prince Harry
Spacey 'humbled' by jury's acquittal on nine sexual assault charges
Tears rolled down Spacey's cheeks as the final not guilty verdict was read on his 64th birthday on Wednesday.
courts
Family told they're 'too old' for Australia set sights across Tasman
A family who were told they were too old to stay in Australia have been given a temporary reprieve.
immigration
Hannah was meant to be singing at Greek resort destroyed by fire
She's on her way back to Australia while her friend is still on the island, playing to theatres doing double time as shelters for thousands of evacuees.
fires
Two killed in Greece firefighting plane crash shown on TV
The crash was aired in a state television broadcast that showed the low-flying aircraft disappearing into a canyon before a fireball erupted.
fires
'We are at war': Aussies told to check travel plans as wildfires rage
Authorities have said some of the wildfires currently sweeping multiple Greek islands could be the product of arson, as evacuations continue and Aussies were told to check if they should still travel.
fires
'The game was up': Man who stole 200,000 chocolate eggs jailed
A man dubbed "the Easter bunny" by police has been sentenced to 18 months in jail for stealing 200,000 chocolate eggs.
crime
Environmental activists disrupt play at British Open
Environmental activists briefly interrupted play at the British Open on Friday by throwing an orange substance to the side of the 17th green at Royal Liverpool, prompting American player Billy Horschel to intervene.
Protests
Zelenskyy fires Ukrainian ambassador to the UK after 'sarcasm' comments
The ambassador, Vadym Prystaiko, had criticised Zelenskyy over his reaction to recent remarks by British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, who had suggested Ukraine had not expressed sufficient "gratitude" for Western financial support.
Ukraine
Aussie protein ball brand falls into administration owing millions
Administrators are urgently seeking a buyer to save the Australian brand, which is stocked in Coles, Woolworths independent grocers and convenience stores.
business
Kiwi told wife he'd hold breath underwater before he drowned in pool
On the morning of his death, Anthony Clausen told his wife he was going to go to the bottom of the pool and hold his breath.
drowning
'Not sure how I tell you this': BBC news anchor's on-air gaffe goes viral
A BBC news anchor who was forced to face his fears live on-air has captured the hearts of people all over the world with one hilariously relatable confession.
snakes
Dozens of pilot whales euthanised after beach stranding
The whole pod may have followed a female whale onto the beach when she had problems giving birth.
whales
Elton John backs Spacey's testimony at actor's sexual assault trial
Elton John said he only remembered Spacey coming once to his gala, not the year his accuser listed.
courts
Tourists trapped for hours in mystery writer's old home
More than 100 people were trapped for several hours in Greenway, the former home of famed British mystery writer Agatha Christie, in the English countryside on Friday.
World
Kevin Spacey testifies in his own defence in his UK sexual assault trial
Kevin Spacey fought back tears and dabbed his eyes with a tissue as he told jurors in a London court how sexual misconduct allegations six years ago had destroyed his career.
courts
BBC presenter at the centre of the explicit photo scandal named
Huw Edwards has been revealed as the news anchor at the centre of the scandal after his wife issued a statement.
World
Second young person airs allegations against suspended BBC presenter
A mystery, high-profile BBC presenter who allegedly paid an underaged colleague for explicit images has now been accused by a second young person of sending threatening messages.
England
Boris Johnson welcomes third child with wife
Carrie Johnson announced the happy arrival in a post to social media overnight, revealing the newborn arrived last week.
Boris Johnson
Smuggler sentenced to 12 years jail over deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants
Marius Mihai Draghici was the ringleader's right-hand man and an "essential cog" in an operation that made huge profits exploiting people desperate to get to the UK.
courtsTeen at centre of BBC scandal says claims presenter broke law 'rubbish'
British detectives met with representatives of the BBC on Monday over allegations that a leading presenter paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos.
World
Second eight-year-old girl dies after SUV crashes into London school
A second eight-year-old girl has died after an SUV crashed into an elementary school in the Wimbledon area of London, British police said on Sunday.
crashes
Ex-British politician's wedding targeted by climate change protesters
The wedding of a former politician in the UK has been targeted by climate protesters.
Politics
OceanGate suspends operations after deadly Titan sub implosion
The company's website has been updated with a message for visitors, following the fatality.
Titanic
Girl dies after car crashes into Wimbledon school
A young girl has died after an out-of-control car crashed into a primary school building in Wimbledon, London.
World
Tourist who vandalised Colosseum offers bizarre explanation in apology
The man behind the alleged act of vandalism on Rome's Colosseum has apologised to "the Italians" and to "the world", after apparently "learning" how significant the monument is.
rome
Aussie beer capitalises on Ashes furore with dig at 'bitter' English
The brewery behind one of Australia's biggest beers has jumped into the ongoing furore around the Ashes with a cheeky dig at the English cricket team.
business
'Not my King': Protesters mark King Charles' ceremony in Scotland
Two months after the lavish coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey in London, Scotland hosted its own event to mark the new monarch's accession to the throne.
King Charles III
Spacey's accuser describes him as a 'slippery, snaky' predator
The man told the court he nearly ran off the road when Spacey violently gripped his crotch as they drove to a star-studded celebrity gala.
Kevin Spacey
Prosecutor says Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is 'a sexual bully' who preys on other men
Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey gets a thrill by preying on other men, a prosecutor told jurors during his sexual assault trial in a London courtroom.
courts
Imploded Titan sub wreckage seen for the first time
The return is a key piece of the investigation into why the submersible imploded, killing all five people on board.
Titanic
Jury seated in Spacey sexual assault trial on years-old allegations
The outcome of the trial could send the two-time Academy Award winner to prison or revive his career.
Kevin Spacey
Beatlemania 'from the inside out' in intimate new exhibition
Hundreds of photos taken by Sir Paul McCartney during the band's 1960s heyday provide a new look at the phenomena of The Beatles.
music
Coroner reveals what killed UK woman who vanished walking dogs
Nicola Bulley – a British woman whose missing person case triggered feverish conspiracy theories and criticism of the police investigation – died from drowning after she accidentally fell into cold water in January, UK's PA Media reported.
police
Mum of teen who perished on Titanic sub planned Rubik's cube world record at wreck
The mother of teenager Suleman Dawood, who died in the Titan submersible, said her son loved solving his Rubik's cube and even took it on board with him.
Submarines
Duchess of York diagnosed with breast cancer
The 63-year-old was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer following a routine mammogram.
Breast Cancer
Pictures of the week: Revellers welcome the solstice at Stonehenge
Revellers play pan pipes at Stonehenge to mark the summer solstice on June 21 in Wiltshire, England.
World
UK's shock interest rate move should serve as 'a wake-up call' to Aussies
The Bank of England has imposed a 13th consecutive rate hike, and concerns are growing Australia's heading in the same direction.
interest rates
'Cause for hope' in search for missing sub
A plane flying overhead has picked up "banging sounds", but the clock is ticking fast.
search
Global travel regions Aussies keen on exploring in 2023
It might seem like everyone you know right now is galivanting around Europe, sipping on Aperol Spritz' while devouring delectable pastries. According to one study though, Europe isn't the only place Aussies are keen on travelling to this year.
Travel
New fee for Aussies hoping to travel to the UK
Australians hoping to travel to the United Kingdom will now need a new special type of document to enter the nation, as the government looks to more closely monitor the number of foreigners in the country.
Travel
