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United Kingdom

UK police say they will reopen Andrew Tate rape probe

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which brings criminal cases in England and Wales, did not charge the social media figure following the initial police investigation in 2019.

26/03/2026

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Watch: Sarah Mullally becomes first woman to lead the Church of England

Sarah Mullally was installed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury on 25 March 2026, marking a historic shift for the Church of England in its 1,400-year history amid ongoing internal divisions.

26/03/2026

Culture news

Sarah Mullally makes history as first woman to lead Church of England

She worked in the UK’s state-run National Health Service for more than three decades, rising to become its chief nursing officer for England in 1999.

25/03/2026

Europe News

UK police arrest two men over arson on Jewish charity ambulances

The blaze early on Monday morning in Golders Green, a London neighbourhood with a large Jewish community, consumed four ambulances belonging to the volunteer organisation Hatzola Northwest.

25/03/2026

Culture news

Musical hit: ‘Trainspotting’ musical opening in London this summer

30 years on from the film that changed everything comes "the ultimate anti-musical." 'Trainspotting', one of the most iconic British films of all time, is now getting the musical treatment...

24/03/2026

Tech News

AI fuels surge in child abuse content, new report finds

AI-generated content is more explicit, extreme and complex than other types of child pornography that have been seen in the past, says the Internet Watch Foundation.

24/03/2026

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Aerials show aftermath of suspected arson attack on Jewish ambulances in London

Emergency services responded after volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organisation were set on fire in London.

23/03/2026

The Cube

Is the UK demanding decades of rent from the US if it leaves NATO?

The transcript of a fake speech allegedly made by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been posted online, raising questions about whether NATO countries pay rent when stationing military personnel in a fellow member state.

23/03/2026

United Kingdom

UK police investigate Jewish charity ambulance arson as hate crime

British police said they were investigating a suspected arson attack as an antisemitic hate crime, after volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organisation were set on fire.

23/03/2026

Health news

Meningitis B cases in the UK drop as authorities expand vaccination

The number of confirmed cases in the Kent meningitis B outbreak has fallen to 29 following laboratory reclassification, according to United Kingdom health authorities.

23/03/2026

Travel News

Flying from the UK is about to get more expensive

Air Passenger Duty changes will come into play on 1 April, with bigger increases for longer flights and private jets.

23/03/2026

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Nowruz in London: Iranian diaspora marks spring amid grief over war in Iran

Members of the Iranian diaspora in north London gathered on 20 March to mark Nowruz, the Persian New Year, despite concern over the ongoing war in Iran.

20/03/2026

Travel News

These are the UK’s most popular tourist attractions

How many of these museums, galleries and monuments have you been to?

20/03/2026

Partner content

How UK–Europe Trade Is Driving the Next Generation of Manufacturing

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From electric vehicle batteries to aircraft wings, many of the products shaping Europe’s future are not made in one country alone. They are built across borders – with parts, expertise and technology moving between states – including between mainland Europe and the UK - at every stage.

20/03/2026

Destinations

Peaky Blinders shooting locations across the UK as film hits Netflix

With Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man hitting Netflix on 20 March, we thought it was time to dive into the world of Tommy Shelby.

20/03/2026

Economy

Bank of England holds rate at 3.75% amid Iran war inflation fears

The Bank of England has held its main interest rate at 3.75% in the wake of rising oil and gas prices following the start of the Iran war.

19/03/2026

United Kingdom

Starmer says 'We can't lose focus' on Ukraine during Zelenskyy visit

Zelenskyy's visit comes at a time when the Iran war has revived Russia’s ailing economy through increased oil revenue and scuttled US-brokered talks to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

17/03/2026

Culture news

Len Deighton, best-selling British spy novelist, dies aged 97

Len Deighton, creator of Harry Palmer, one of the world's most famous spy characters, has died aged 97. The British writer sold millions of books and was translated into 20 languages over a career spanning half a century.

17/03/2026

Travel News

This new low-cost train service will connect London and Scotland

Budget rail company Lumo has announced that tickets are on sale for journeys between London Euston and Stirling this summer.

15/03/2026

Art

David Hockney’s sweeping 70-metre-long artwork unveiled in London

An epic 70 metre art work by David Hockney, inspired by the Bayeux tapestry and the changing seasons in Normandy, is the star of a new landmark exhibition in London.

14/03/2026

Partner content

Why the UK is Europe’s Technology Partner of Choice

Partner content presented by DBT

As the UK and Europe reset their trading relationship, technology is emerging as one of the most dynamic areas of cooperation.

13/03/2026

Cinema

Oscar-winning Brutalist cinematographer retraces steps to stardom

One year after winning an Oscar, British cinematographer Lol Crawley reflects on the long, uncertain road that took him from an audio-visual course in Wrexham to the heart of Hollywood. In a rare, personal conversation, Crawley speaks candidly about graft, self-belief and imposter syndrome.

12/03/2026

Nature

Nature to replace historical figures on UK banknotes

More than 26,000 people voted to put nature on sterling notes.

11/03/2026

Residences

Whisky-themed hotel with just 12 rooms named UK’s best stay

Stays at Ardbeg House on the Scottish island of Islay include a whisky tour at the nearby distillery, and guests can also try a small-batch dram exclusively available at the on-site bar.

11/03/2026

Nature

A joyful celebration’: Photo awards celebrate Britain's quiet beauty

Fluorescent lobsters and leaping toads have starring roles in this year’s winning photos.

10/03/2026

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Finnish pair win UK Wife Carrying Race

Competitors run up and down a hill carrying partners during the annual UK Wife Carrying Race in Surrey.

09/03/2026