Now playing Next Nature Euroviews. Governments must back plant farming — there's no two ways about it It’s simple: we need to be doing more to save our only home from the climate change tipping point that scientists keep reminding us we’re hurtling towards, Dr Carys Bennett writes. 17/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Photo London takes over Somerset House Britain’s biggest photography fair returned to the Thames riverbank this week, welcoming over 120 exhibitors from around the world to London’s historic Somerset House. 17/05/2024
Now playing Next Art London Craft Week celebrates its 10-year anniversary in style London Craft Week kicked off this week bringing together over 1000 established and emerging makers and galleries. The festival runs until 19 May 2024. 16/05/2024
Now playing Next Business UK taxpayers left on hold for 800 years, says spending watchdog In a damning report, the UK's public spending watchdog - the National Audit Office (NAO) found HM Revenue & Customs' (HMRC) customer service was "in a declining spiral" and had not met its goals for responding to taxpayer correspondence or telephone calls for several years. 16/05/2024
Now playing Next Art Caught on canvas: King Charles' first official painting unveiled The first official portrait painting of Britain's King Charles III has been revealed by Buckingham Palace. Artist Jonathan Yeo says the painting, like the subject, has evolved over time. 15/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Over 125 artists exit UK music festival in protest of Israel war link In the UK, more than 100 artists have now withdrawn from the Great Escape music festival in protest against the event sponsor Barclays Bank because of its investment in arms companies which supply Israel. 15/05/2024
Now playing Next Business UK wage rates still strong despite slowing jobs market Official figures show wages in the UK have grown at a faster rate than expected. At the same time, the jobless rate increased to 4.3% between January and March, the highest since May to July last year. 14/05/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle Gucci hosts star-studded fashion show in London's Tate Modern For one night only, the concrete basement of London's Tate Modern museum was transformed into a lush green - and it was the hottest fashion ticket in town. 14/05/2024
Now playing Next Business Nissan is investing big in European electric car production Big money and artificial intelligence are going into a wholly electric range of cars to be produced in the UK. 14/05/2024
Now playing Next Mobility UK-made quantum navigation system successfully tested in flight The UK completed a successful test flight of a quantum-powered navigation system that can't be jammed by foreign actors. 13/05/2024
Now playing Next Business Shein steps up IPO plans amid claims of 75-hour week for suppliers The retail giant, which has reportedly chosen London for listing, is facing fresh claims of poor working conditions in its supply chain in China. 13/05/2024
Now playing Next no comment Historic Wingsuit Flight Through Tower Bridge Skydivers Complete First-Ever Wingsuit Flight Through London's Tower Bridge 13/05/2024
Now playing Next no comment WATCH: British Speedgolf championship returns after a five-year pause Luke Bone and Luke Willett claimed victory with a staggering Speedgolf Score of 123:43. Their blistering pace set an unofficial world record for the fastest 18-hole Speedgolf round. 13/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news BAFTA TV Awards: Top Boy, Happy Valley and Sixth Commandment triumph Comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan hosted the ceremony at London's Royal Festival Hall honouring the best of British TV. 13/05/2024
Now playing Next Green News Watch protestors in their 80s target Magna Carta over UK oil and gas The protestors were heard asking “Is the government above the law?” 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Doctor Who returns: Why you should be excited Set your clocks to the past, present and future. Doctor Who is back this weekend with the first full series starring Ncuti Gatwa in the lead role as beloved showrunner Russell T Davies returns to the helm. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK shakes off recession with 0.6% GDP growth in first quarter In a pre-election boost for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, national output surpasses analysts’ expectations. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Art 200 today: UK’s National Gallery kicks off bicentenary celebrations After two centuries exhibiting some of the world’s most prized artworks in London, the National Gallery has decided it’s time to get a bit more national. 10/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy BoE holds rates steady, sees inflation below target in two years The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 5.25%, in a split decision with two members dissenting. Governor Andrew Bailey indicated it's premature to reduce rates. New forecasts project that price pressures will fall below the target within two years. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK property listings soar - are buyers being put off by high rates? Buyers and renters alike have been plagued with higher living costs, interest rates and economic uncertainty in the last few months, leading to dampened demand in the UK housing market. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Business Arm's shares plunge amid concern over future growth prospects Arm Holdings reported the March-quarter earnings that beat market expectations. However, its shares declined due to a disappointing revenue guidance. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Business UK banks under fire for debanking hundreds of defence firms The wrongful closure of hundreds of bank accounts belonging to defence companies puts national security at risk, claim Conservative MPs. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Art Artist Osman Yousefzada wraps statues in new Bradford show Yousefzada’s show at Cartwright Hall brings marginalised voices – particularly those of immigrants and women – to the surface. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Why did UK airports’ e-gates fail - and will it happen again? Several of the UK’s busiest airports saw their e-gates system fail on Tuesday - but is it concerning or par for the course? 08/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news 'It's very moving': How music therapy can help with dementia A Manchester orchestra has joined forces with universities and the healthcare system to roll out a programme of dementia music therapy sessions across the city. 08/05/2024
Now playing Next Business Migration to UK has failed to boost economic growth, warns report According to a new study from the Centre for Policy Studies, migration to the UK is putting pressure on housing, public services and infrastructure. However, other countries take a different stance, with some viewing migration as beneficial for their economies. 08/05/2024