The newswire
Our newswire delivers fast, verified news reporting from across the UK and Ireland. Accessed via API or our desktop platform Explore.
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Defence Secretary Wes Streeting (centre left) and British Ambassador to Ukraine Sir Neil Crompton (centre right) at Kyiv train station during his one day visit to the Ukrainian capital.Photo: Alamy Stock Photo5 Aug 2026
Constant updates
The newswire provides newsrooms with a continuous feed of trusted text, pictures, video, graphics and data. It helps publishers cover more stories, respond to breaking news and keep audiences informed across every platform.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex pose for a selfie photo as they meet volunteer first responders from Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club, during a visit to Bondi Beach, on day four of the royal trip to Australia. Volunteers from the organisation, founded in 1907, played an integral role in protecting beachgoers and saving lives during the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on December 14.Photo: Jonathan Brady / PA17 Apr 2026
Coverage across every subject
Our newswire brings together coverage from across the news agenda, from politics to the courts to the royal family and beyond.
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(left to right) Tanaiste and Fianna Fail Leader Micheal Martin, Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald and Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris during the final TV leaders' debate, at RTE studios in Donnybrook, Dublin, ahead of the General Election on November 29.Photo: Niall Carson / PA26 Nov 2024
Dedicated Scottish and Irish news services
The Press Association has dedicated resources across the UK’s devolved nations, with reporters based in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. We cover Scottish Parliament, Welsh Senedd and Northern Ireland Assembly, alongside court cases of national significance across all three nations.
Our specialist reporting includes:
- Business and finance
- Health and education
- Politics and Westminster
- The Royal family
- Transport
- Law and the courts
- Entertainment and lifestyle
- Regional news
- Live sport
- Live news images
- Live video reporting
- Vertical video
Latest news headlines from PA
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Record domestic subsidence claims received after summer heatwaves – insurers
The Association of British Insurers has outlined some potential warning signs of subsidence to look out for.
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Entertainment
Sexual misconduct allegations against Brand ‘poisoned the wells’, court told
Russell Brand denies three charges of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of attempted indecent assault against six women.
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‘Where’s the umbrella?’ King weathers torrential downpour in Antigua
Charles threw up his arms and asked for an umbrella when the heavens opened just as he arrived at the Sir Vivian Richards cricket stadium.
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Meghan’s father moves to dementia care home prompting fears of FBI probe setback
Thomas Markle Snr is under investigation after the discovery of two hoards of alleged child sexual abuse images.
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Teenager rescued after falling into bonfire in Co Tyrone
The male had been punched and fell unconscious before being rescued from the fire.
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Adventurer Karl Bushby arrives in Hull after 28-year walk from South America
Mr Bushby set off from the southern end of Chile in 1998, when he was 28.
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Ryanair to review pay freezes and AI use to counter jet fuel price surge
The Dublin-based airliner said it was predicting a jump of roughly two billion euros in its fuel bill for the year to March 2028.
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Entertainment
Love Affair frontman and Everlasting Love singer Steve Ellis dies aged 76
The pop and progressive rock group, which formed in 1966, had the number one UK single Everlasting Love.
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Manufacturers ‘resilient’ as some cost pressures passed onto customers
Manufacturing firms reported getting stronger levels of new business and improved demand from both domestic and overseas clients.
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Ukraine and Russia report fake emergency alerts after cyber attacks
‘Unauthorised parties’ interfered with Ukraine’s air raid alert channel, officials said.
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Swinney urged to match Chancellor’s ‘real terms business rates freeze’
Scottish Labour said the SNP could copy John Healey’s business support.
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Andy Burnham declines to say whether immigration is too high
The Prime Minister said both legal and illegal immigration were down but the numbers coming through official routes were tied to the economy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Press Association newswire?
The Press Association newswire is a continuous feed of verified news and multimedia content from the UK, Ireland and around the world. It is used by publishers, broadcasters and digital platforms to support their own coverage.
What content is available through the newswire?
The service includes text, pictures, video, graphics and data across breaking news, politics, business, sport, entertainment, lifestyle and public affairs.
Is content from the Press Association newswire ready to publish?
Yes. Content is supplied ready to publish, while giving customers the flexibility to edit or adapt it for their own platforms and audiences.
How quickly is breaking news delivered?
Our journalists report and update stories on the Press Association newswire as they develop. Delivery times vary by story and format, but the service is designed to help newsrooms cover breaking events at speed.
Can the newswire support regional coverage?
Yes. Alongside national reporting, the Press Association has regional journalists across the country and has dedicated Scottish and Irish news teams.