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Learn about the most crucial UK archaeological discovery in 100 years

The chalk drum statue is a significant development in understanding Britain's neolithic inhabitants and will feature in an exhibition on the subject.

11/02/2022

United Kingdom

London Police chief resigns over report into bullying, discrimination

London Police chief resigns following report into bullying, discrimination

10/02/2022

United Kingdom

'Brazen excuses': UK PM Boris Johnson accused of creating mistrust

Making a speech in London, former UK PM Sir John Major spoke critically of Boris Johnson and his government.

10/02/2022

Travel News

Man arrested on suspicion of raping a woman on a transatlantic flight

The incident allegedly took place on a United Airlines flight from New York to London.

09/02/2022

Culture news

Everything that happened at the BRIT Awards 2022

Each year guarantees a riotous, boozy night of music unlike any other. From Adele's clean sweep to a successful change of host, here's what went down at the this year's BRITs.

09/02/2022

Climate

Nuclear fusion breakthrough could bring us close to carbon-free future

Scientists in Oxford have more than doubled the previous record set for nuclear fusion. But environmental groups have reservations.

09/02/2022

United Kingdom

COVID-infected people in England may soon not have to isolate

Prime Minister Boris Johnson told parliament the last domestic restrictions could be lifted by late February if the latest encouraging trends continued.

09/02/2022

United Kingdom

Brexit causing higher costs, red tape and delays, says UK report

A parliamentary committee paints a less than rosy picture of the Brexit so vaunted by Boris Johnson — and warns that new border controls risk further disruption.

09/02/2022

Europe Decoded

Fact check: UK police are not investigating COVID-19 vaccine programme

A number of videos have shown anti-vax protesters handing out fake legal documents to medical workers and other professionals claiming that vaccines are an alleged threat to public health.

08/02/2022

United Kingdom

West Ham's Kurt Zouma criticised, apologises for cat abuse video

Although the club condemned Zouma for his behaviour and pledged to deal with the incident internally, manager David Moyes still selected him for the Tuesday night match against Watford.

08/02/2022

United Kingdom

Northern Irish police accused of collusion in murders during Troubles

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has apologised to victims' families after the ombudsman report.

08/02/2022

Tech News

UK government wants to restrict porn by verifying ages - again

Previous attempts to apply age verification to online pornography in the UK ended in failure.

08/02/2022

Eco-Innovation

Green jobs: ‘Army of plumbers’ needed to help UK reach net-zero target

Thousands of green jobs could be created but progress is being threatened by a critical skills shortage.

08/02/2022

United Kingdom

Johnson accused of 'Trumpian politics' after protesters mob Starmer

Several Conservative MPs have linked a baseless slur made by the prime minister about Starmer to an incident on Monday when the opposition leader was hounded by protesters.

08/02/2022

United Kingdom

Gunfire salutes mark the start of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee

Queen Elizabeth does not actually celebrate the anniversary of the date she became queen — known as Ascension Day — as it is also the anniversary of her father’s death.

07/02/2022

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth backs 'Queen Consort' title for Camilla on Jubilee

The queen is celebrating her 70th anniversary on the throne on Sunday and made her "sincere wish" known in a public message released to mark the occasion.

06/02/2022

Culture news

Queen Elizabeth goes platinum, but who are the other long rulers?

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor has smashed records in British history, but she needs a few more months to be the outright longest-ruling monarch. Here's the rest of the field.

05/02/2022

Art

'Bob Marley: One Love Experience' in London features cannabis forest

The exhibition's ten-week stay at the capital's Saatchi Gallery contains personal possessions, multi-sensory rooms, and rare photographic finds.

04/02/2022

Nature

Could deforestation bring about the end of the orchid?

More than 5,000 flagrant flowers will be on display at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew this weekend, as the Orchid 2022 festival gets underway.

04/02/2022

Nature

Scientists trial vaccine for ‘deadly disease’ killing Asian elephants

The virus has been a nightmare for zoos and is now being reported in wild herds of endangered Asian elephants too.

04/02/2022

Lifestyle

Over 5,000 Costa Rican orchid blooms transform London's Kew Gardens

Britain's Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew has just unveiled its annual orchid festival, turning a sliver of southwest London into a riot of tropical colour and flora.

04/02/2022

My Europe Series

After 70 years on the throne, is this the Queen's worst yet?

Queen Elizabeth II once described 1992 as an 'annus horribilis'. Author and historian Andrew Lownie says this year has been even worse.

04/02/2022

United Kingdom

Fifth aide resigns as 'Partygate' pressure continues for Boris Johnson

Elena Narozanski has become the latest to quit Downing Street.

03/02/2022

Green News

What the UK energy bill hike means for green-powered households

There are calls for a windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas giants after Shell reported profits of €18 billion last year.

03/02/2022

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland first minister resigns amid post-Brexit discontent

Paul Givan was expected to hand in his resignation by the end of the week.

03/02/2022

Culture news

'Dune' dominates BAFTAs with 11 nods: The nominations list in full

The 75th annual British Academy Film Awards will take place on 13 March at London's Royal Albert Hall. Here is the list of films that nominated this year.

03/02/2022