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'We feel really upset': Britons react to Queen Elizabeth II's death

"I can’t believe what’s happened, I don’t think we expected it. We feel really, really upset,” said Debbie Thomas.

09/09/2022

United Kingdom

King Charles thanks 'darling Mama' Queen Elizabeth in first address

Britain's King Charles III has made his first address to the nation after returning to London from Scotland following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

09/09/2022

United Kingdom

Who is the UK's new monarch, King Charles III?

“He now finds himself in, if you like, the autumn of his life, having to think carefully about how he projects his image as a public figure,” said historian Ed Owens. “He’s nowhere near as popular as his mother.”

08/09/2022

United Kingdom

In pictures: 10 landmark dates in the life of Queen Elizabeth II

A look back at the life of Queen Elizabeth II in 10 dates and 10 photos.

08/09/2022

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II has died: What happens next?

There will be nine days between the death of Her Majesty and her funeral, which are carefully choreographed with ceremony, pageantry and formalities.

08/09/2022

United Kingdom

Obituary: Queen Elizabeth II's life of service, dedication and duty

She became Queen at the age of 25 after the death of her father and reigned for more than 70 years.

08/09/2022

United Kingdom

UK's longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96

Buckingham Palace said that Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned for 70 years, died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday afternoon.

08/09/2022

Culture news

Why are tattoo artists receiving suicide awareness training?

A veterans charity wants tattoo artists, hairdressers, and barbers to look out for early signs of suicide in their clients.

08/09/2022

United Kingdom

Live: Royal Family gather by Queen's side amid serious health concerns

Senior royals have arrived at Queen Elizabeth's Scottish residence at Balmoral after Buckingham Palace said doctors were concerned for her health and recommended she remain under medical supervision.

08/09/2022

United Kingdom

UK to cap domestic heating and electricity bills at £2,500 a year

Bills had been due to rise to £3,500 (€4,036) pounds a year from October, triple the cost of a year ago.

08/09/2022

My Europe Series

Soaring energy prices: How does the UK compare with Europe?

The UK's energy bills will jump by 80% a year from October. But how do Britain's prices compare with the rest of Europe? Who in Europe is paying the most? Who is paying the least?

08/09/2022

Destinations

House of the Dragon’s UK filming locations hit by hordes of fans

The filming locations featured in the fantasy series grew as the first episodes of House of the Dragon were released.

08/09/2022

Health news

Woman who can ‘smell’ Parkinson’s helps develop new quick test

The breakthrough could pave the way to better diagnosis and management of patients with Parkinson’s disease, for which there is currently no simple test.

07/09/2022

Green News

What does new UK PM Liz Truss plan to do for the climate?

Liz Truss comes into power as the UK faces the energy crisis - a problem deeply tied to the polluting fossil fuels the country uses to produce energy.

07/09/2022

United Kingdom

New UK PM rules out snap election and windfall tax on energy firms

She also said she wanted to "fix" the agreement with the European Union covering post-Brexit trade between Britain and Northern Ireland.

07/09/2022

United Kingdom

UK PM Liz Truss promises "immediate action" to tackle energy crisis

Liz Truss' first Prime Minister's Questions was met with scrutiny from opposition Labour leader, Keir Starmer.

07/09/2022

Climate

Why is Greenpeace dropping boulders into the English Channel?

Bottom trawling in marine protected areas is "like ploughing a combine harvester through a national park".

07/09/2022

Culture news

Who is on the Booker Prize shortlist 2022?

The Booker Prize offers £50,000 to one lucky author, but who made the cut this. year?

07/09/2022

Sport

Chelsea 'has parted company' with German coach Thomas Tuchel

Tuchel's Chelsea suffered a shock 1--0 defeat at the hands of Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League on Tuesday.

07/09/2022

United Kingdom

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss picks her cabinet

Liz Truss spent her first hours in Downing Street sacking some of the old cabinet and bringing in her own team, with a predominance of those who backed her for the premiership.

07/09/2022

Art

Unique weird and wonderful collectables unveiled at London's DesignerCon show

International show, London's DesignerCon showcases independent artists' creations that fetch a tidy sum because they're produced in limited batches.

06/09/2022

United Kingdom

Liz Truss: New British PM says 'together we will weather the storm'

The new prime minister gave her first speech outside Downing Street, shortly after returning from Scotland where Queen Elizabeth asked her to form a new government, as per tradition.

06/09/2022

Culture news

What is it like to get your eyeball tattooed?

360 world-class tattoo artists gathered at the annual Big London Tattoo Show to show off their inking skills as extreme body modifications move into the mainstream

06/09/2022

My Europe Series

UK small business owners 'worn out' amid cost of living crisis

A cost of living crisis coupled with energy price inflation and a lack of adequate government support threatens the survival of small businesses.

06/09/2022

United Kingdom

Liz Truss becomes UK's fourth new prime minister in six years

Liz Truss was formally appointed UK prime minister after an audience with the Queen at Balmoral Castle.

06/09/2022

United Kingdom

Duchess of Sussex gives first UK speech since LA move

Meghan Markle made her first speech in Britain since she and Prince Harry quit as working royals two years ago.

06/09/2022