Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: United Kingdom

Aussies arrive as 'fortuitous' forces fuel bid for gold

Aussies arrive as 'fortuitous' forces fuel bid for gold

The support of a local school is one of many aces up the sleeve of Australia's Commonwealth Games team as they descend on Glasgow for the scaled-down event.

Perfect Fox hole powers Kiwi to Open glory at Birkdale

Perfect Fox hole powers Kiwi to Open glory at Birkdale

Perfect Fox hole powers Kiwi to Open glory at Birkdale

Perfect Fox hole powers Kiwi to Open glory at Birkdale

New Zealander Ryan Fox has become British Open champion in brilliant style as Australian Lucas Herbert missed out after a battle for the Claret Jug.

Top-five miss spells frustration for Aussie Herbert

Top-five miss spells frustration for Aussie Herbert

Top-five miss spells frustration for Aussie Herbert

Top-five miss spells frustration for Aussie Herbert

Lucas Herbert has been left frustrated at missing out on the top-five position at the British Open that would have booked his place at all next year's majors.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Under-cover bowls to test Australians at Games

Under-cover bowls to test Australians at Games

The bowls program will be held indoors for the first time at a Commonwealth Games and that could put Australia at a disadvantage.

'Pinch me': Aussie can't believe he's in Open shake-up

'Pinch me': Aussie can't believe he's in Open shake-up

Australian Cameron John can hardly believe he's set to feature in the shake-up to a major championship for the first time after another fine round at Birkdale.

Aussie saved by wonder shot as Burns takes Open command

Aussie saved by wonder shot as Burns takes Open command

Australian Lucas Herbert has hung in bravely despite a poor finish to 'moving day' but Sam Burns has taken the reins going into the British Open last round.

'I'm not fond of him': Rory slams 'performative' Bryson

'I'm not fond of him': Rory slams 'performative' Bryson

Bryson DeChambeau has been on the end of a stinging attack from old rival Rory McIlroy, critical of his behaviour over the British Open rules controversy.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Kerr breaks mile world record, Aussies shine in London

Kerr breaks mile world record, Aussies shine in London

Kerr breaks mile world record, Aussies shine in London

Kerr breaks mile world record, Aussies shine in London

Josh Kerr made it a landmark day in London with a world mile record while Australia's women shone too at the pre-Commonwealth Games Diamond League meet.

'I have dreams': Herbert the Aussie to beat at the Open

'I have dreams': Herbert the Aussie to beat at the Open

'I have dreams': Herbert the Aussie to beat at the Open

'I have dreams': Herbert the Aussie to beat at the Open

Bendigo golfer Lucas Herbert leads the British Open after a second-round 62 at Royal Birkdale that equalled the lowest round in major championship annals.

DeChambeau 'fired up' for weekend after Open penalty

DeChambeau 'fired up' for weekend after Open penalty

DeChambeau 'fired up' for weekend after Open penalty

DeChambeau 'fired up' for weekend after Open penalty

Bryson DeChambeau is fuming at a ruling that's cost him two shots in his British Open quest, and now says he's 'fired up' for the weekend.

Aussies hail leader Herbie as Open hopes soar

Aussies hail leader Herbie as Open hopes soar

Aussies hail leader Herbie as Open hopes soar

Aussies hail leader Herbie as Open hopes soar

Lucas Herbert has been cheered by his fellow Aussie players to the top of the leaderboard -- but a few of them still have big hopes of their own.

Burnham named UK Labour leader on way to becoming PM

Burnham named UK Labour leader on way to becoming PM

Burnham named UK Labour leader on way to becoming PM

Burnham named UK Labour leader on way to becoming PM

Andy Burnham has been officially declared leader of Britain’s governing Labour Party, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister.

Aussies out for revenge after Comm Games heartbreak

Aussies out for revenge after Comm Games heartbreak

Aussies out for revenge after Comm Games heartbreak

Aussies out for revenge after Comm Games heartbreak

After finishing runners-up in the 3x3 World Cup, the Gangurrus are looking to capitalise on their title favourites status at the Commonwealth Games.

Perspiration but little Aussie inspiration at the Open

Perspiration but little Aussie inspiration at the Open

Perspiration but little Aussie inspiration at the Open

Perspiration but little Aussie inspiration at the Open

The seven-strong Aussie contingent at the British Open have failed to really hit top stride, none managing to break par at Birkdale as 38 other players did.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Suber-sonic! Shock British Open leader at Birkdale

The 154th British Open at Royal Birkdale has a surprise first-round leader in Florida's Jackson Suber, a player on his first ever trip to Europe.

Burnham, set for UK's top job, hopes to revive Labour

After months of political turmoil under Sir Keir Starmer, the United Kingdom's next prime minister Andy Burnham hopes to turn Labour's fortunes around.

Open season: IBF presses flesh with Aussie golf on menu

Ian Baker-Finch, a British Open champion at Royal Birkdale 35 years ago, has met with Scottie Scheffler to discuss his desire to play in Australia.

UK's Starmer faces his last questions in parliament

Outgoing leader Keir Starmer has used his final question time to defend his record and call for a stronger defence of democracy after the killing of an ex-MP.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

On merit: Open visions at happy Aussie hunting ground

Min Woo Lee has arrived at the British Open in hot form while Travis Smyth earned his place as one of seven Australians in the field at Royal Birkdale.

UK counter-terrorism police take over Widdecombe probe

Interior minister Shabana Mahmood says new information has emerged which has changed the character of a probe into the suspected murder ‌of Ann Widdecombe.

UK counter-terrorism police probing ex-minister's death

The death of former UK politician Ann Widdecombe is being investigated by counter-terrorism police, the British government says.

Parts of England at 'exceptional' risk of wildfires

The scorching conditions experienced by much of Britain are set to continue, with parts of England at “very high” or “exceptional” risk of wildfires.

Wimbledon agony for teen Hewitt - watched by Lleyton

Teenager Cruz Hewitt has just missed out on following in the celebrated footsteps of his dad Lleyton as he lost the Wimbledon boys' final.

Aussie star comes close to more Scottish Open glory

Australian ace Min Woo Lee has had another good run at Scottish Open glory but he fell just short of the pre-British Open honours.

Sinner winner again as he survives Zverev trial by fire

Italian modern-day great Jannik Sinner has come from a set down against Alexander Zverev to retain his Wimbledon crown and win his fifth grand slam.

Topics

Politics Crime, Law and Justice United Kingdom Tennis Environmental Issue Golf Police Basketball Weather Parliament Athletics, Track and Field Parties and Movements Commonwealth Games

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here