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The Royal Navy has significantly increased its time spent monitoring Russian vessels around UK waters and the North Atlantic, reporting a 25% rise in such activities. This heightened surveillance reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The UK's North Sea oil industry is making a last-ditch appeal to prospective Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging him to approve new drilling projects like Rosebank and Jackdaw in UK waters, aligning with his reindustrialisation agenda.
A woman died while attempting to cross the English Channel in a small migrant boat, which was intercepted by Border Force officers entering UK waters.
Russian warplanes reportedly "dangerously" intercepted a British Royal Air Force spy plane over the Black Sea, causing concern and prompting the UK Ministry of Defence to describe the incident as a near collision.
UK waters down Russian sanctions to boost diesel and jet fuel supply Reuters
Labour leader Keir Starmer successfully averted an ethics probe into the appointment of Peter Mandelson, despite facing significant pressure and criticism from various political factions.
The aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has set sail to defend UK waters, undertaking its latest mission.
At least 25 sanctioned Russian ships reportedly passed through UK waters, following a threat of boarding.
A sanctioned oil tanker has entered UK waters, just one day after ministers announced that UK armed forces are now authorized to board such vessels. This development follows a government crackdown threat against sanctioned shipping.
The UK government has authorized its armed forces to board Russian tankers in British waters, escalating actions against the 'shadow fleet' that helps Moscow circumvent Western oil sanctions.
Dogs Trust has launched a campaign highlighting the perils UK waters can pose to dogs and their owners, citing hundreds of incidents, some resulting in deaths.
UK waters are experiencing an "extreme" marine heatwave, as global sea temperatures reach record levels, prompting experts to warn of potential mass mortality events for some marine species.
A Russian warship reportedly fired warning shots near a British-registered yacht in the English Channel, an incident described as 'scary' by the couple on board. The Russian military confirmed the firing, stating the yacht was approaching dangerously close.
The UK has reportedly watered down new sanctions on Russian oil, a decision reflecting growing supply concerns over certain fuels, exacerbated by the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Nearly 200 sanctioned ships linked to Russia's "shadow fleet" have reportedly entered UK waters. This defiance comes despite explicit warnings from the Prime Minister against such entries.
A 'shadow fleet' of nearly 100 Russian ships has reportedly traversed UK waters, seemingly undeterred by threats from Labour leader Keir Starmer. The presence of these vessels raises concerns about maritime security.
More than 15 million juvenile oysters are set to be released into the North Sea as part of one of the largest rewilding projects in UK waters, aiming to repair damaged marine ecosystems and sequester carbon.
Russian oil exports have plunged significantly as drone strikes cripple Baltic ports, leading to a 1.75 million barrels per day drop in crude oil exports. Meanwhile, at least 25 sanctioned Russian ships have passed through UK waters following a boarding threat, highlighting ongoing maritime activity despite sanctions.
A sanctioned oil tanker has entered UK waters, just a day after the government issued a threat that UK armed forces could board such vessels.
An additional 53,000 households in the UK receiving disability benefits are set to receive assistance with their water bills through the WaterSure scheme, which caps charges for high water users.
Rising sea temperatures are leading to an influx of Mediterranean species like octopus, red mullet, and bream into British waters, forcing local fishers to adapt their traditional methods.
The Royal Navy has been monitoring Russian warships, including the Admiral Grigorovich, in UK waters for a period of three months, involving five navy ships.
At least 15 people have died in water-related incidents during the recent hot weather in the UK. The Royal Life Saving Society urged the public to exercise caution before entering water during the heatwave.
British police have launched an investigation into new allegations of child sexual abuse following the recent release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The probe focuses on claims emerging from the unsealed court records.
Labour leader Keir Starmer is facing accusations of losing control of his party and not taking the threat of antisemitism seriously enough, as headlines highlight 'terror on our streets' and 'UK antisemitism 'out of control'. This comes amidst broader scrutiny of his leadership and the party's direction.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer avoided a parliamentary inquiry into claims he misled MPs regarding the vetting of Peter Mandelson, an associate of Jeffrey Epstein. The Labour majority in parliament voted against launching the investigation.
A Russian military transport plane reportedly crashed over the Crimean Peninsula, resulting in the deaths of all 29 people on board.
Campaigners are decrying the continued operation of trawlers in designated UK marine protected areas, labeling it a "national scandal" and arguing that these areas are "protected only on paper" as precious ocean life is pushed to the brink.
A sanctioned oil tanker has entered UK waters, just one day after ministers announced that UK armed forces are now authorized to board sanctioned vessels.
High levels of banned 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) have been detected in rivers and groundwater across Cumbria and Lancashire, prompting an urgent investigation into their source.