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United Kingdom

Why have the Conservatives fallen out of love with Boris Johnson?

The last few months have been a conveyor belt of crises for Britain’s Conservative Party and its ever-erratic leader Boris Johnson, with the Tories seemingly lurching from one scandal to the next.

06/07/2022

United Kingdom

Defiant Boris Johnson refuses to quit despite a flood of resignations

Three dozen Members of Parliament from Johnson's own Conservative Party have quit their government jobs, and cabinet ministers tell him he must go - but he refuses.

06/07/2022

Culture news

Who are these people? A London museum needs your help

A search has been launched for members of Britain's so-called 'Windrush generation' of Caribbean migrants who featured in photos long thought to have been lost

06/07/2022

Health news

‘Hangover cure’ pill launches in the UK: What you need to know

A new supplement said to break down alcohol in the gut is on sale in the UK. But will it really work, and what are the implications of having a readily available "hangover cure" on the market?

05/07/2022

United Kingdom

Two key ministers quit UK government in major blow to Boris Johnson

The resignations happened within minutes of each other.

05/07/2022

Health news

Drones to fly chemotherapy drugs in ‘world first’ UK trial

Drones will deliver essential chemotherapy drugs in half an hour to patients on the Isle of Wight, as part of a new trial in England.

05/07/2022

My Europe Series

Brexit damage: Is EU exit now hitting UK's economy harder than COVID?

For the first time, economists are disentangling the harm done by Brexit under the terms Boris Johnson negotiated with the EU, from that wrought by the pandemic.

05/07/2022

Art

This 25-year-old artist creates incredible drawings on a typewriter

James Cook, a 25-year old- artist based in London, creates incredibly detailed drawings using typewriters. But why does he choose to draw using this dated machine?

05/07/2022

Culture news

Meet the artist behind the 'Hell' bus at Glastonbury

The (s)Hell Bus, Action Man with PTSD, and "Not Piss" mugs. Spelling Mistakes Cost Lives: the political artist fighting the establishment with humour.

05/07/2022

No Comment

Racers aim to be a cut above the rest at annual lawnmower championship

Racers aim to be a cut above the rest at annual lawnmower championships. Ready, set, mow... the annual lawnmowers World Championships took place in Heddington, Wiltshire over the 2nd and 3rd July.

04/07/2022

Mobility

Amazon to swap vans with e-cargo bikes and on-foot delivery staff

Your Amazon parcels could soon come with a lower carbon footprint.

04/07/2022

Travel News

Experts on how not to lose your luggage during Christmas travel chaos

Checked baggage is being lost all over the world due to staff shortages. Here's what you can do to arrive at your destination with your luggage.

04/07/2022

Tech News

British Army probes hacking of its Twitter and YouTube accounts

The British Army’s official Twitter and YouTube accounts briefly promoted content about cryptocurrency and ape-themed NFTs on Sunday before they were restored.

04/07/2022

No Comment

London marks 50 years of Pride

Members and allies of the LGBTQ community take part in a pride march in London, with rainbow flags, hula hoops and headdresses on full display

02/07/2022

Green News

Climate activists get into a sticky situation in a London art gallery

Climate activists in London and Glasgow have glued themselves to famous pieces of art to call for an end to new fossil fuel projects in the UK

01/07/2022

United Kingdom

MP resigns as Boris Johnson returns home to another Tory sex scandal

The UK's embattled prime minister is once again confronted by a domestic scandal involving his team, after trying to put the focus on policy while abroad.

01/07/2022

Culture news

Largest ever exhibition of African fashion opens at London's V&A

A new exhibition titled 'Africa Fashion' tells the history of the continent's clothing, and showcases the best of contemporary designers.

30/06/2022

Culture news

Wrapped in rainbows: Should big business be involved in Pride Month?

As Pride Month celebrates queer communities worldwide, there has been growing criticism of corporate sponsorship at Pride events. We look at the ways rainbow branding has grown and whether it fits the ultimate message.

30/06/2022

United Kingdom

UK fails to tackle Russian 'dirty money' despite sanctions — MPs

Corrupt money has continued to flow into the UK despite ministers' rhetoric about clamping down on kleptocrats, says an all-party parliamentary committee.

30/06/2022

Travel News

Heathrow passengers kick up a stink over mountains of smelly luggage

It is unknown whether it is holidaymakers' dirty laundry or smelly souvenirs that are causing the smell.

29/06/2022

Culture news

New Pride flag: How the rainbow flag got its stripes

The Pride flag flying in London this year is not the typical rainbow flag you probably know. What does it represent?

29/06/2022

Health news

Bowel cancer is killing younger people. Here’s what Europe can do

Awareness is key when it comes to catching bowel cancer before it’s too late. Here’s why the legacy of Deborah James could be pivotal to saving lives.

28/06/2022

Health news

Monkeypox outbreak: Everything you should know about the virus so far

The smallpox-related virus has been mostly affecting men who have sex with men. Authorities are trying to curb its spread without perpetuating stigma.

28/06/2022

United Kingdom

'Now is the time': Plans unveiled for new Scottish independence vote

The first minister has asked Boris Johnson to negotiate the terms of a referendum, but is also getting a ruling on whether the Scottish Parliament can do it legally without London's approval.

28/06/2022

Health news

'Hologram patients' help train UK medical students in world first

Learners put on mixed reality headsets and are immersed in a lifelike training scenario, overlaid onto their physical environment.

28/06/2022

Climate

Heatwaves 10x more likely due to climate change, new study says

A new scientific paper has confirmed the extreme weather that is - and isn’t - worsened by climate change.

28/06/2022