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Kai's the limit as Chelsea fans revel in Champions League glory

Chelsea fans piled into the streets surrounding the Stamford Bridge ground of the new kings of European football following their 1-0 defeat of Manchester City in the Champions League final on Saturday in Portugal.

30/05/2021

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson and Carrie Symonds wed in small ceremony

The pair married at Westminster Cathedral, in central London, in front of 30 guests — the maximum allowed under current COVID-19 restrictions in the UK.

30/05/2021

Mobility

This futuristic jetsuit is allowing humans to take flight

Like something out of a sci-fi thriller, the jetsuit made by Gravity Industries is already being trialled in rescue missions and military exercises.

28/05/2021

United Kingdom

Thousands of EU citizens refused UK entry in three months since Brexit

As many as 3,294 EU citizens were blocked from entering the UK in the first quarter of 2021, according to new data published by the British government.

28/05/2021

United Kingdom

Orban's views on Muslims 'divisive and wrong', says UK PM

Orban spoke of “Muslim invaders” and of migrants being “a poison”. Critics point out that Boris Johnson is no stranger to making disparaging comments about Muslims.

28/05/2021

United Kingdom

UK surveillance breached human rights laws, top European court rules

The case upheld a 2018 ruling by the lower chamber of the European Court of Human Rights.

28/05/2021

United Kingdom

UK health minister on the defensive after Cummings' attack

UK health minister Matt Hancock has been defending himself after a blistering attack from the prime minister's former chief aide Dominic Cummings.

27/05/2021

United Kingdom

'This isn't over': Indian variant cases double in UK in a week

The number of cases of the Indian variant in UK rose to 6,959 since last week.

27/05/2021

United Kingdom

More than 1,500 asylum seekers in UK considered for removal to Europe

New statistics from the UK's Home Office show that more than 1,500 people seeking asylum in the UK have been warned they could be removed to "safe third countries".

27/05/2021

Work

Gig work companies have been slated in new Oxford University ranking

Courier service Amazon Flex and cab companies Ola and Bolt scored zero out of 10 for fairness to their workers. How did others fare?

27/05/2021

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson faces MPs after Dominic Cummings said government failed

Johnson dismissed the criticisms, saying: "None of these decisions have been easy [...]. At every stage, we've tried to save lives, protest the NHS and follow the best scientific advice available."

26/05/2021

United Kingdom

Ex-adviser Cummings says UK COVID-19 strategy was 'out of control'

Cummings has told a UK government select committee that the UK government failed the public over its response to the pandemic.

26/05/2021

United Kingdom

China overtakes Germany to become UK's largest import partner

Uncertainty over Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic have hit Britain's imports from Germany but boosted those from China.

26/05/2021

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Prince William and Kate cook during first joint Scotland trip

Prince William and Kate Middleton visited the Palace of Holyroodhouse with a local charity group on Monday (24 May 2021) during their first joint trip to Scotland

25/05/2021

Sport

Former racing driver and motorsport chief boss Max Mosley dies at 81

The ex-FIA leader had gone on to become a prominent privacy campaigner.

24/05/2021

United Kingdom

BLM activist Sasha Johnson in critical condition after London shooting

A vigil for Sasha Johnson will be held in Britain's capital on Monday.

24/05/2021

World

UK government 'divided' over possible trade deal with Australia

It comes amid concern the agreement could undermine the UK's farming industry.

24/05/2021

United Kingdom

Historical items worth over €1.1 million stolen from Arundel Castle

Gold Rosary Beads carried by Mary Queen of Scots at her execution in 1587 are among the items stolen.

24/05/2021

Living

Greenwashing and deadstock: The truth behind ‘5 pound clothing’

Online shopping outlet Everything5pounds claims to be contributing to the circular economy by selling deadstock. But is it just a symptom of a broken garment industry?

24/05/2021

United Kingdom

Prince William talks of his special connection with Scotland

Duke of Cambridge's speech is thought to be part of plans, backed by Downing Street, to persuade Scotland to resist a vote on Scottish independence.

23/05/2021

United Kingdom

Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines 'highly effective' against India variant

Both the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines were found to be about as effective against the Indian variant than against the British one after two doses.

23/05/2021

Green News

World has 'fallen far short' on biodiversity targets, says UN report

Large areas have gained protected status in the last decade but it's not enough to tackle biodiversity loss.

21/05/2021

United Kingdom

Eight men arrested in UK for racist abuse aimed at top football player

The probe was launched after the April 11 Premier League clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur during which one of the players from the London side was targeted with "a series of highly offensive and racist remarks," police said.

21/05/2021

People

The Welsh mountain battle: Why Snowdon should switch to Yr Wyddfa

Wales is trying to reclaim its tallest mountain’s Indigenous name, but colonial attitudes run deep.

21/05/2021

United Kingdom

Inquiry finds 'deceptive methods' used to get Princess Diana interview

According to the report, BBC's Martin Bashir commissioned a fake bank statement showing payments from a consultancy firm and News International into the bank account of Alan Waller, a former employee of Diana’s brother Charles Spencer.

20/05/2021

United Kingdom

Oxford University to keep statue of imperialist Cecil Rhodes

Oriel College said removing the statue of Cecil Rhodes, one of the architects of segregation in southern Africa, would be too costly.

20/05/2021