United Kingdom

United Kingdom

More calls for Johnson to quit as police recommend 'Partygate' fines

Police have recommended 20 fines so far after investigating multiple Downing Street parties, breaking the government's own COVID lockdown rules.

29/03/2022

Scenes

Meet Super Sam, the endurance athlete fuelled by the superpower of autism

In partnership with Media City

"I think the strength that people with autism have in terms of their focus, their ability to sustain long tasks for long periods without being distracted, are just wonderful traits."

28/03/2022

Culture news

British Museum agrees to remove Sackler name from galleries

The Sackler name has become synonymous with Purdue Pharma, the company that developed OxyContin.

28/03/2022

Home

Would you live in this conker-shaped pod?

These futuristic conker-shaped pods can be assembled together to form a house that expands or shrinks according to your needs.

25/03/2022

United Kingdom

Irish foreign minister moved from Belfast event over security alert

Local media have reported that a van had been hijacked and the driver was forced at gunpoint to drive to the Houben Centre where Coveney was speaking.

25/03/2022

United Kingdom

Outcry as P&O Ferries boss admits breaking law in sacking nearly 800

Corporate behaviour and government responsibility are under scrutiny after Peter Hebblethwaite told a parliamentary committee the ferry company failed to consult unions.

24/03/2022

Stays

Fancy an English staycation? Here are 5 hotels to book as soon you can

You’ll feel like you’ve stepped into Downton with a stay at one of these truly English properties.

24/03/2022

Work

UK government needs to 'get a grip on Whatsapp', report says

Like the rest of us, Boris Johnson's government is using messaging apps more and more. The problem is, they make it too easy to delete important information.

23/03/2022

United Kingdom

Several people treated after 'gas incident' at London Aquatics Centre

The London Ambulance Service has called it a "major incident" and said several people were being treated at the scene.

23/03/2022

Money

UK tightens rules on 'misleading and irresponsible' crypto ads

Adverts for crypto assets and exchanges will have to display warnings about financial risk and highlight that the industry is unregulated in Britain.

22/03/2022

Tech News

SpaceX to help rival OneWeb launch satellites after Russia dispute

The British satellite internet company is turning to SpaceX after launches with Russia’s Soyuz were cancelled over the war in Ukraine.

22/03/2022

United Kingdom

Release 'should have happened six years ago,' says Zaghari-Ratcliffe

The British charity worker has called for other hostages to be freed in Iran.

21/03/2022

Culture news

Niall Quinn's Disco Pants: How football chants come to life

Tucked up on the north-east coast, barely an hour from the Scottish border, most of Sunderland’s trips on the road are long enough to write an entire songbook.

19/03/2022

Living

Insulating your home is another way to act on Russian war, IEA says

Energy efficiency is an ‘unsung hero’ in the fuel and climate crisis, with a big part to play in the IEA's plan for EU security.

18/03/2022

United Kingdom

Media regulator revokes RT's licence to broadcast in the UK

"Freedom of expression is something we guard fiercely in this country," said Ofcom's chief executive.

18/03/2022

Tech News

Tech companies face fines and jail time under UK Online Safety Bill

The sweeping and controversial draft law aims to crack down on cyberbullying, scams and other harmful content.

18/03/2022

United Kingdom

British defence secretary contacted by 'imposter' of Ukrainian PM

UK defence secretary Ben Wallace said an imposter claiming to be the Ukrainian PM attempted to contact him.

17/03/2022

Football Now

Can Newcastle United become the best football team in the world?

In partnership with Media City

With new investment, new hope and new ambition the dark days under Mike Ashley are in the past. So how far can the club go?

17/03/2022

Culture news

Peter Bowles, star of To The Manor Born, dies at 85

His agent said the actor had died of cancer.

17/03/2022

Living

Fact or fiction: Is Putin to blame for the UK energy crisis?

As cost of energy continues to rise around the world, we explore just how far it's been impacted by Russia's war on Ukraine.

17/03/2022

Culture news

The Art of Menswear: V&A's first male fashion exhibition

Opening on Saturday, 19 March 2022, Fashioning Masculinities: The Art of Menswear is the first major V&A exhibition to celebrate the power, artistry and diversity of masculine attire and appearance.

17/03/2022

Eco-Innovation

Second hand electric cars: One way to beat the petrol crisis?

With the fuel crisis again troubling UK motorists, a second-hand electric car could be the best way to get back on the road.

15/03/2022

Art

British Museum presents its first exhibition of emerging artists

A new exhibition at the British Museum lets visitors discover some of the most compelling emerging talents in the field of contemporary drawing, displayed alongside highlights from the Museum's collection dating back to the early 1500s

15/03/2022

Travel News

UK travel just got a whole lot easier with PLFs scrapped from Friday

From 18 March the UK will stand down remaining travel restrictions in a welcome move for the travel industry.

15/03/2022

Tech News

UK chipmaker Arm to axe up to 15% of staff after Nvidia deal collapse

The UK chipmaker is set to cut hundreds of jobs after its $40bn (€36 billion) sale to US chipmaker Nvidia was called off last month.

15/03/2022

Culture news

Dinnae wheesht: Scots language campaigners speak up for census return

There's been a revival of the Scots language in recent years, with an estimated 1.5 million speakers. Campaigners say a new census this month will give them even more status and services.

15/03/2022