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One step at a time: UK-EU talks resume to unlock post-Brexit stalemate

EU officials hope the British foreign secretary now leading UK negotiations can help unblock deadlocked talks as they resume on Thursday.

13/01/2022

Art

Eric Gill statue row: Should we remove art made by sexual predators?

Gill, who died in 1940, is the latest moral focus. His posthumous diaries revealed that he sexually abused his daughters and the family dog.

13/01/2022

Art

Watercolours painted by Prince Charles on display in London gallery

A collection of 79 watercolours painted by none other than the heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, are on display at the Garrison Chapel in London

12/01/2022

Art

Mural exploring mental health on display at Saatchi Gallery in London

The artwork was created in situ and has been on display at the 'Journeys: The Healing Arts' exhibition.

12/01/2022

United Kingdom

A year since Brexit: London's financial crown shaken but still intact

The City of London remains Europe's top financial sector despite losing key business and bankers to rival EU hubs.

12/01/2022

Culture news

A 'triumph' for visibility: Joelle Taylor wins TS Eliot poetry prize

The prestigious award was given to Taylor for her collection “C+nto & Othered Poems,” on her experiences as a butch lesbian.

12/01/2022

United Kingdom

Prince Andrew loses bid to get sexual assault civil case thrown out

Andrew has denied Giuffre's accusations that he forced her to have sex more than two decades ago at the London home of former Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, and abused her at two other Epstein properties.

12/01/2022

United Kingdom

UK PM told to resign after admitting he attended party during lockdown

Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer accused Boris Johnson of "lying through his teeth" and called on him to "do the decent thing, and resign".

12/01/2022

Culture news

Rolling Stones honoured with UK stamps featuring iconic perfomances

The Stones celebrate their 60th anniversary this year, after their drummer Charlie Watts died in August 2021, aged 80.

11/01/2022

United Kingdom

Outrage over claims Boris Johnson's office held party during lockdown

The UK prime minister faces fury over claims that Downing Street staff were invited to a 'bring your own booze' garden party, when social mixing was banned.

11/01/2022

Nature

Giant millipedes ‘as big as cars’ once roamed the UK, experts find

The arthropods, known for having two pairs of jointed legs on their body, were found near Newcastle.

10/01/2022

Health news

Catching a cold can help fight off COVID, new study finds

Researchers found that the body's immune response to some common colds helped fight off COVID-19 infection, but warned that it was not a reliable form of protection on its own.

10/01/2022

United Kingdom

Duchess of Cambridge releases new portraits as she turns 40

During 11 years under the royal microscope, Kate has largely avoided criticism by adopting the royal maxim “never complain, never explain.”

09/01/2022

United Kingdom

UK health advisors say 'no immediate need' for fourth COVID jab

The UK Health Security Agency recommended against giving a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to the most vulnerable, stating that the need for further doses would continue to be reviewed.

08/01/2022

Culture news

Royal Mint unveils new coins of Queen to celebrate Platinum Jubilee

The Royal Mint in the UK has revealed additional commemorative coins for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. They feature a new portrait of the Queen on the back of a horse.

07/01/2022

Culture news

Cancellation of London's VAULT Festival lamented by theatre community

Once again, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of VAULT Festival, London's annual celebration of the performing arts. With little or no government support, artists and organisers discuss the current state of British theatre.

06/01/2022

Culture news

British school renames building after JK Rowling's TERF wars

The Harry Potter author's specially-dedicated building in Chelmsford's Boswell School has been renamed after staff and pupils expressed concerns over her status on transgender rights.

06/01/2022

United Kingdom

London records worst-ever death toll from teenage homicides in 2021

The latest stabbings have prompted renewed discussion about the possible causes of youth violence, with experts suggesting these include a rise in the number of children who are vulnerable, increased pressure on services such as policing, and social media fuelling the conflict.

05/01/2022

Travel News

Pre-departure tests for travellers scrapped in the UK

Travellers will no longer be required to take a PCR test or self-isolate, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced.

05/01/2022

Green News

Billionaires should focus on climate not space travel, public says

As more and more billionaires jet off into space, public opinion is shifting on where their vast sums of money should be spent.

05/01/2022

Tech News

Thousands of .eu domains in the UK taken offline because of Brexit

The final step in the process to remove the .eu domain from Britain took place on Monday because of Brexit.

05/01/2022

Nature

Wild birds in England can now be killed to protect game for shooting

There has long been debate over when birds like pheasants are considered livestock.

04/01/2022

United Kingdom

English Channel migrant crossings treble to a record 28,000

At least 28,395 migrants reached the English coast in small boats in 2021, compared to 8,400 the previous year.

04/01/2022

My Europe Series

Ten stories to understand Brexit since the UK left the EU

It's nearly two years since the UK formally left the 27-member bloc, and one year since it began operating largely free of Brussels' rules.

03/01/2022

United Kingdom

COVID scientists, Daniel Craig get UK New Year's honours

Almost one in five of the honours were for coronavirus-related service.

01/01/2022

United Kingdom

UK: People urged not to travel to England at New Year as Omicron rages

UK: Party-goers urged not to travel to England for New Year as Omicron rages

31/12/2021