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Ofcom confirms ongoing probe into Twitter-owned chatbot Grok, while the ICO launches a separate investigation into data processing related to harmful content generated by the AI.
President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of planned tariffs on several European nations following a framework agreement on Greenland. He also stated he would not deploy military forces amid concerns over potential invasions.
The United Kingdom's Ofcom opens an investigation into X over complaints about the creation of deepfake sexualised images by its chatbot Grok.
The UK experienced its warmest and sunniest year on record in 2025, with an average temperature of 10.09°C, surpassing the 2022 record of 10.03°C, according to the Met Office.
Ireland, Slovenia, Spain, and the Netherlands announce they will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest after the European Broadcasting Union confirmed Israel's participation.
The Winter Egg, one of the few Fabergé eggs remaining in private hands, sells at Christie's in London, England, United Kingdom, for £22.9 million (US$30.2 million), setting a new auction record for a work by the House of Fabergé.
The UK government will prohibit the resale of concert, show, and sports event tickets above face value, targeting automated ticket touting and inflated pricing on resale platforms.
Catherine Connolly was sworn in as the 10th president of Ireland at Dublin Castle on 11 November 2025, succeeding Michael D Higgins after a landslide election victory.
A landslide caused a passenger train to derail on the West Coast Main Line near Shap, Cumbria, on 3 November 2025, resulting in four injuries. Recovery operations and investigations are ongoing.
Independent candidate Catherine Connolly is declared winner of the 2025 Irish presidential election after securing 63% of first preference votes, defeating Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys and Fianna Fáil's Jim Gavin.
Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys are the main contenders in the Irish presidential election, with voting concluding on 24 October 2025. The result will be determined by proportional representation via the single transferable vote system.
Pizza Hut's UK dine-in operations have entered administration, leading to the closure of 68 venues and 1,210 employees at risk of redundancy, though a rescue deal will save 64 sites and protect 1,277 jobs.
Scientists at the University of Exeter report that warm water coral reefs have passed a major climate tipping point, with widespread dieback underway due to global heating.
Bishop of London Sarah Mullally is announced as the new archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England and the Anglican Communion.
The UN has reinstated economic and military sanctions on Iran after the UK, France, and Germany activated the snapback mechanism, citing Iran's failure to cooperate with the IAEA and its nuclear escalation.
A family of three, including a child, became the first group sent from France to the UK under the one in, one out agreement. The arrangement involves returning unauthorized Channel arrivals to France in exchange for vetted asylum-seekers.
Amazon will close all 19 of its Amazon Fresh grocery stores in the UK following a review of business operations, citing growth opportunities in online delivery and plans for Whole Foods expansion.
Axelle Berthoumieu received a 12-match suspension for biting Aoife Wafer during France's 18-13 win over Ireland in the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal, while Manaé Feleu was banned for three matches for a dangerous tackle.
The UK summoned Russia's ambassador, Andrey Kelin, after a Russian attack on Kyiv damaged the British Council office and injured one employee. The Foreign Office demanded an end to the violence and warned of hardened Western resolve.