no comment Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit performers at Cardiff Castle ahead of the Platinum Jubilee
world news UK and Dutch governments approve new separate North Sea gas projects European nations are scrambling to tap new sources of natural gas to relieve them of supplies from Russia. 02/06/2022
Culture news France gives Queen horse for Platinum Jubilee Horse Fabuleu de Maucour, who was previously a standard-bearer for France's Republican Guard, has been presented to Queen Elizabeth to mark her 70 years on the throne. 02/06/2022
United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee: Why this weekend's festivities matter to the UK Celebrations marking Elizabeth Windsor's 70th year on the throne get under way today after a pivotal - and singularly difficult - two years for Britain's longest-reigning monarch. 02/06/2022
Europe News 'An abomination': Charities react as UK orders first Rwanda deportation flight The UK's first deportation flight to Rwanda is scheduled to leave on June 14. 01/06/2022
no comment Royal family's biggest fan gets ready for jubilee It takes agility to get past the thousands of commemorative pictures and tea cups piled up in the London home of Margaret Tyler, one of the UK's biggest collectors of royal memorabilia. 01/06/2022
United Kingdom 'We feel unwelcome': Italian man faces deportation from UK Dante Bulanti faces deportation from the UK because he missed the EU settlement scheme deadline -- despite still receiving treatment for a COVID-19-related illness. 31/05/2022
Work Virgin Atlantic allows cabin crew to display tattoos Virgin Atlantic has relaxed its ban on visible tattoos - though face, neck and head inkwork must still be covered. 31/05/2022
Culture news Imperial measurements will bring back 'British culture', says MP A Tory MP has said the UK will adopt imperial measures to bring back 'British culture and heritage.' 30/05/2022
United Kingdom UK launches visa scheme for 'elite' university graduates The new 'high potential individual' visa category will let eligible applicants go to UK without a job offer. 30/05/2022
Culture news How have the Queen's Jubilee celebrations changed through history? From renaming mountains and beauty pageants to rock concerts and protests, how the UK commemorates its monarchy has changed a lot over the years. 28/05/2022
United Kingdom World's first successful double hand transplant for scleroderma performed in UK Five months on, the patient is hoping to get back to work after 13 years with the debilitating condition. 27/05/2022
no comment Record-breaking gathering of "vampires" in England A total of 1,369 people dressed as vampires gather in the grounds of Whitby Abbey in England's North Yorkshire. 27/05/2022
Green News Beached ‘whale’ shocks locals in UK coastal town Everyone is talking about a beached whale on the west coast of the UK, but is there more to it than meets the eye? 27/05/2022
United Kingdom Actor Kevin Spacey charged with four counts of sexual assault in UK The public prosecutor for England and Wales has authorised charges to be brought against the actor for four alleged assaults committed against three men between 2005 and 2013. 26/05/2022
Green News First 'carbon neutral' cancer surgery performed in the UK The lessons learned on low-carbon procedures - from anaesthesia to energy efficiency - are set to be rolled out across the NHS. 26/05/2022
Bosnia and Herzegovina UK foreign secretary visits Bosnia amid fears of Russian interference During her one day visit, Truss will meet with Bosnian officials and visit the country's multi-ethnic armed forces in an attempt to deepen UK's ties with the Balkan country and its leaders. 26/05/2022
no comment Royal family reunite with Harry and Meghan - in wax The U.K. royal family has reunited with Prince Harry and his wife Meghan - at least in wax. Madame Tussauds has given the royal figures a makeover for the Queen's upcoming platinum jubilee, marking seventy years on the throne. 25/05/2022
See Why Britain should want to return the Parthenon Marbles As talks open up between Britain and Greece over the Parthenon Marbles, Evangelos Kyriakidis makes a moral argument instead of a legal one. 25/05/2022
Europe News Rapists could go unpunished under N. Ireland bill, victims groups warn Amnesty International says it creates a two-tier justice system and allows grave human rights violations committed during the Northern Ireland conflict to occur with impunity. 24/05/2022
Biztech news Clearview AI ordered to delete all UK facial recognition data The UK is the fourth European country to issue such an order against the controversial facial recognition company. 24/05/2022
Travel News France entry rules for Brits travelling to the Champions League final Unvaccinated British tourists can travel to France if they take a Covid test first. 24/05/2022
United Kingdom Johnson: New 'partygate' photos emerge, as PM awaits official report The latest pictures from inside Downing Street appear to show the prime minister raising a glass at a party on a date he told parliament there had been none. 24/05/2022
United Kingdom Former Conservative MP jailed for sexually assaulting teenage boy A London court sentenced Imran Ahmad Khan to 18 months in prison. 23/05/2022
no comment The new face of gardening takes place at the Chelsea Flower Show With London's Chelsea Flower show opening to the public on Tuesday 24 May, Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee will be marked with a special 'floral portrait' made using her favourite flower: lily of the valley. 23/05/2022
no comment Fire engulfs buses at Hertfordshire garage Six buses were damaged after flames engulfed them at Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. The origin of the fire is under investigation. 23/05/2022
United Kingdom 'No reason' for Ukraine refugees to arrive in UK illegally, says Patel Undocumented Ukrainians have voiced concerns that they may be transferred to Rwanda under a new immigration policy. 19/05/2022
