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Tech News

'Cyber flashers' in UK to face jail time under new online safety law

The UK is introducing a "cyberflashing" law that makes sending unsolicited "dick pics" a crime.

14/03/2022

Culture news

BAFTAs: A night marked by shock wins and James Bond

'Power of the Dog' and 'Dune' win big but there were was an unexpected wins for Joanna Scanlan while Troy Kotsur was on usual form.

14/03/2022

Culture news

K-pop's high octane energy aims to thrill London's West End audiences

In a case of art imitating life, the fictional Icon boy band will be performing a farewell concert as one of their members has to go off to do his compulsory national service in the South Korean military.

12/03/2022

Eco-Innovation

What is a cargo bike and could it really replace your car?

These bikes are designed to carry a heavy load and could be the answer to making short, inner-city journeys without using your car.

11/03/2022

Art

Damien Hirst exhibition dedicated to dead animal artworks opens

Damien Hirst takes over the Gagosian gallery with his first-ever exhibition highlighting his peculiar formaldehyde artworks

11/03/2022

This will impact your life

In Europe, soaring petrol prices become the new normal

Across the continent, the war in Ukraine has seen petrol and diesel prices rise - and it is likely to get a lot worse.

11/03/2022

United Kingdom

UK sanctions Chelsea owner Abramovich over Russia's war in Ukraine

"There can be no safe havens for those who have supported Putin’s vicious assault on Ukraine," said UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

10/03/2022

Climate

This medieval UK village is about to be lost due to climate change

The UK village of Happisburgh, in Norfolk, England has already lost 35 homes to climate change and could disappear altogether.

10/03/2022

United Kingdom

UK delivers 'disgraceful' 760 visas to Ukrainian refugees

Opposition MPs and the Ukrainian ambassador to the UK have criticised "bureaucratic hassles" impending Ukrainians from travelling to Britain.

09/03/2022

United Kingdom

Scotland sorry over killing of thousands of women for 'witchcraft'

Between the 16th and 18th centuries, around 4,000 people in Scotland were accused of 'witchcraft'.

09/03/2022

Tech News

UK to force Google and social media to crack down on online scams

The UK wants platforms such as Google, Facebook and Twitter to do more to protect users from online scams - or face hefty fines

09/03/2022

Work

The best way to hire more women for senior roles? Bin their CVs

Getting rid of CVs helped almost 70 per cent more women than average land senior-level jobs, according to one AI recruitment company.

08/03/2022

Culture news

Comedy Store hosts fundraiser to support Zelenskyy, 'one of their own'

Some of Britain's best-known comedians are standing up for Ukrainian comic-turned-president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who they consider 'one of their own'.

08/03/2022

Art

UK's first NFT gallery to open in London

Quantas will bring NFTs into the real world and offer advice and guidance to new buyers in an unfamiliar industry.

08/03/2022

Living

Meet the lumberjills: Are female foresters the future for woodlands?

Women are becoming a welcome woodland workforce in British forests as they get to grips with the tools of the trade.

08/03/2022

United Kingdom

UK government seeks to toughen sanctions on Russia with new law

The Economic Crime Bill aims to root out ill-gotten money in the UK.

07/03/2022

Travel News

UK passenger locator forms ‘likely’ to be scrapped before Easter

The travel form is the last remaining restriction for fully vaccinated travellers.

04/03/2022

Art

Why is Michael Caine selling his personal items at a London auction?

Despite the pre-auction estimate for Sir Michael Caine’s gold Rolex being £12,000, the watch ended up selling for a whopping £125,250.

02/03/2022

United Kingdom

Watch: British MPs give standing ovation to Ukrainian ambassador

The applause lasted just under a minute.

02/03/2022

Climate

Shetland: How the remote islands are making the most of strong winds

Shetland’s fortunes were bound up in North Sea oil and gas. Now it's at the start of a green new chapter just as the energy crisis bites.

02/03/2022

United Kingdom

Ukraine: Johnson pledges support but says UK 'will not fight' Russians

The British prime minister also said his government has announced the "first phase of a bespoke humanitarian route" for refugees to come to the UK.

01/03/2022

United Kingdom

‘We can help’: Brits sign up to defend Ukraine against Russia

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine intensifies, many Brits are volunteering to fight for the nation - despite mixed messages from the UK government

01/03/2022

Green News

Meet the Italian man who's staying in Ukraine to rescue animals

The owner of an animal shelter in Ukraine speaks out about his experience during the Russian invasion.

01/03/2022

Green News

Why is the UK permitting the use of bee-killing pesticides?

From everyday staples such as broccoli and apples through to seasonal treats like strawberries - a third of total food production is dependent on insect pollination.

28/02/2022

Money

Russian oligarchs facing proposed new UK law targeting 'dirty money'

The legislation has been moved forward after Boris Johnson's government faced criticism that it wasn't doing enough to stop the flow of Russian money.

28/02/2022

Green News

BP exits its 20% stake in state-owned Russian oil and gas giant

"Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine must be a wake-up call for British businesses with commercial interests in Putin’s Russia.”

27/02/2022