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Suspected Chinese spy with links to Prince Andrew banned from UK

The man, known only as H6, was found to have been in communication with the United Front Work Department (UFWD), an arm of the Chinese state.

13/12/2024

Economy

UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in October for second straight month

The figures come as a setback for the new Labour government and its pro-growth agenda.

13/12/2024

Healthcare

Why Western Europe is rolling back access to puberty blockers

Several countries have restricted the use of puberty blockers, citing insufficient evidence on their benefits for gender-questioning youth and potential long-term effects.

13/12/2024

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King Charles hosts the Military Wives Choirs after year of challenges

The Military Wives Choirs performed a heartfelt Christmas concert for King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Buckingham Palace’s Music Room on Wednesday.

12/12/2024

Green News

UK arrest rate for climate protests is highest in Europe

New powers for police have seen an increased number of climate protest-related arrests.

12/12/2024

Business

Top London store Harrods adds cover charge as Christmas strikes loom

Harrods said it introduced the fee to keep menu prices competitive and maintain a high level of service.

12/12/2024

Design

Competition opens to design national memorial for Queen Elizabeth II

The UK government has launched an open competition to design the national memorial for Queen Elizabeth II.

12/12/2024

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Angry farmers protest in London

This Wednesday, hundreds of British farmers, driving tractors adorned with banners and flags, marched on London.

11/12/2024

Green News

Fact check: Are solar farms really ‘torn to shreds’ by storms?

No power infrastructure is immune from extreme weather, but solar has some advantages and means to improve.

11/12/2024

Cinema

What is the unsettling poem in the '28 Years Later' trailer?

Ahead of the June 2025 release of the long-awaited third part in the '28 Days Later' film series, a detail in the trailer's soundtrack has intrigued film (and literature) lovers.

11/12/2024

Nature

‘A trailblazing vision of hope’: The UK leads Europe’s rewilding goals

Scotland and Wales are both on successful rewilding missions that show a pathway for the rest of Europe.

11/12/2024

Europe News

UK and Germany agree to joint action against people-smuggling gangs

The agreement includes intelligence sharing, targeting smuggling networks’ financial flows, and removing online content promoting illegal mi

10/12/2024

Culture news

Sarah Jessica Parker on the 2025 Booker Prize judging panel

Sarah Jessica Parker is a judge on the newly announced panel for the 2025 Booker Prize. The ‘Sex and the City’ star will join panel chair Roddy Doyle alongside three other authors.

10/12/2024

EuroVerify

No, UK PM hasn't told Brits to get out for disagreeing with him

Posts on X, Facebook and TikTok suggest that Keir Starmer is trying to get rid of British citizens while welcoming illegal immigrants.

06/12/2024

Health news

UK scientists develop urine test for lung cancer ‘zombie cells’

The test aims to speed the detection of lung cancer, which often isn’t found until the later stages.

06/12/2024

Business

UK insurers Aviva and Direct Line agree on sweetened takeover bid

The UK insurance firm Aviva has improved on an earlier deal rejected by its smaller competitor Direct Line.

06/12/2024

Green News

Oatly gets skimmed in court ruling over ‘milk’ claims

As dairy-free consumption grows across Europe, the battle over Oatly’s branding intensifies.

05/12/2024

Health news

England to roll out new anti-obesity drug but only for some patients

The drug is expected to cost €381.1 million per year within three years.

05/12/2024

Lifestyle

The top 100 baby names in England and Wales for 2023 revealed

Muhammad overtakes Noah as most popular boy's name for the first time, while the Office for National Statistics says that pop culture is still a big influence on naming trends.

05/12/2024

Europe News

Russian money laundering networks exposed in global sting

Operation Destabilise, which was led by UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), has resulted in 84 arrests and the confiscation of £20 million (€24.2m)

05/12/2024

Culture news

IRA bomber Marian Price sues Disney+ over Say Nothing murder scene

The historical drama series Say Nothing depicts veteran Irish republican Marian Price shooting dead Jean McConville in 1972 during The Troubles.

04/12/2024

Design

This home in London's Crystal Palace has won RIBA House of the Year

Established in 2013, the RIBA House of the Year award recognizes the finest new house or house extension designed by an architect in the UK.

04/12/2024

Health news

Most young people no longer have long COVID symptoms after 2 years

Researchers say it’s important to have more information about why some people continue to have persistent COVID symptoms.

04/12/2024

Culture news

Who won the first UK & Ireland TikTok Awards?

Educators, popstars, and a terminally ill cancer patient were among the winners of the inaugural TikTok Awards UK & Ireland 2024

04/12/2024

Art

Jasleen Kaur wins the 2024 Turner Prize

Born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1986, Jasleen Kaur takes home one of the UK's most prestigious art prizes and uses her winning speech to highlight the plight of Palestinians.

03/12/2024

Green News

Why are Brits throwing milk with this anti-methane additive away?

UK shoppers have threatened to boycott Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons over a ‘miracle’ methane-busting additive trial.

03/12/2024