United Kingdom

Though over 2.000 migrants arrived via small boats since Burnham assumed office as Prime Minister on 20July, total crossings for 2026 remain down roughly 43% to 50% compared to the same period in 2025; Navy intervention is being discussed

King Charles and Queen Camilla met Charles' son, Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and ​their two children at Highgrove; King Charles had last met his grandchildren, who are now 7 and 5-years-old, in 2022

Downing Street announced a ban on social media for children under 16; the news has raised mixed reactions, with some questioning how the socials were chosen, others arguing there i son evidence minors are better off with no social media profiles

Knife robberies are 21% than they were in June 2024, according to latest Home Office figures; offences fell from 15.918 in summer 2024 to 12.633 by March 2026, with thousands fewer people experiencing the fear and financial impact of this violent crime

An outbreak of meningococcal disease in Kent, with 27 reported cases and two victims, has prompted an immediate response including screening, preventative antibiotic treatment and vaccines; NHS has raised a national alert asking to report any symptoms

Peter Mandelson has been appointed as ambassador to the US notwithstanding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender; PM Starmer made the choice despite warnings of “general reputational risks”

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, younger brother of King Charles III known as Prince Andrew before he was stripped of his royal title, was arrested and held in custody for 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office amid Epstein scandal

The Prince and Princess of Wales in their first public statement on the Epstein scandal said they are "deeply concerned" and "focused on the victims" in light of the latest information released from the US

New BBC strategic partnership with video platform YouTube will showcase “the best homegrown storytelling and news from across” the British broadcaster; BBC will “expand” its activities on YouTube, including tailor-made content for younger audiences

UK's Stock Exchange index FTSE 100 on the first trading session of 2026 ended higher than the 10.000 points mark for the first time, on a wave of optimism driven by AI boom lifting sentiment and global markets

The number of flu cases in the UK reached a record high for this time of year: they rose by 55% last week, with an average of 2.660 patients per day ending up in hospital

Skipton in Yorkshire has been named happiest place to live in Great Britain: access to nature and essential services as well as friendliness of the people led the ‘gateway to the Dales’ to top Rightmove index 2025