United Kingdom One child dies in suspected gas explosion in England British police have declared the explosion a major incident. Four people were also injured in the blast, two seriously. 16/05/2021
United Kingdom Boy dies after being struck by lightning on English football pitch The nine-year-old boy died on a football field. His club paid tribute to him as a "shining light and an inspiration to everyone he met." 12/05/2021
United Kingdom UK economy shrinks by only 1.5% in first quarter despite lockdown According to official statistics, the economy even managed to grow by 2.1 per cent in March when the country began easing some restrictions 12/05/2021
United Kingdom UK elections: London Mayor Sadiq Khan wins second term Khan's victory will be a boost to the Labour party which has suffered major losses in England's local elections. 09/05/2021
United Kingdom Pro-independence parties secure majority in Scottish parliament As pro-independence parties retain a majority in the Scottish Parliament, Nationalist leader Nicola Sturgeon confirms bid for second attempt to leave United Kingdom 08/05/2021
