United Kingdom

Health news

UK sugar tax slashed children's added sugar intake by half

Many soft drink manufacturers reformulated their products after the tax was announced in 2016, helping to reduce kids’ added sugar consumption over the next three years.

10/07/2024

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The giant yellow pumpkin of London, Yayoi Kusama's latest masterpiece

Visitors to London's Kensington Gardens can see a six-meter tall, bright yellow pumpkin speckled with dots.

09/07/2024

Europe News

Power to shift away from Westminster to regions under Starmer

Keir Starmer and his deputy Angela Rayner met with regional mayors on Tuesday at the official resident to discuss shifting power out of Westminster to strengthen the regions, among other issues.

09/07/2024

United Kingdom

Four people to know in UK PM Keir Starmer's new cabinet

New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed his cabinet. Who's in it?

09/07/2024

Business

Dyson prepares to axe more than a quarter of its UK workforce

The technology firm is cutting UK jobs as part of a worldwide push to downsize and remain competitive.

09/07/2024

Green News

New UK government ditches ‘absurd’ ban on onshore wind farms

One study found that using less than 3 per cent of England’s land for onshore wind and solar could produce enough energy to power every English household more than twice over.

09/07/2024

Art

Bharti Kher unlocks female potential at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

In her most extensive UK exhibition to date, sculptor Bharti Kher wants women to realise their full potential.

09/07/2024

Markets

UK interest rates should stay on hold this summer, warns BOE official

The UK's jobs market is currently too strong to start cutting interest rates, says BOE Monetary Policy Committee member Jonathan Haskell.

09/07/2024

Business

Carlsberg taps into Gen-Z's sweet tooth with Britvic buy

The Danish brewer's offer to build a UK beverage powerhouse has finally been accepted after two failed bids.

09/07/2024

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Gastropod glory

The World Snail Racing Championships feature snails racing on a damp cloth adorned with three circles.

08/07/2024

Experiences

History influencer Alice Loxton’s guide to the UK by train

Don't know where to start your UK trip? Follow historian Alice Loxton’s rail recommendations.

08/07/2024

Europe News

UK's new foreign minister visits Poland for talks on Ukraine

David Lammy is seeking to tighten UK relations with the EU and stress the new government is just as supportive of Ukraine in its war against Russia.

07/07/2024

Experiences

Here’s how to ditch the car and travel to Cornwall by night train

This is one of just two sleeper trains left on the UK rail network.

07/07/2024

Europe News

Russian strikes leave northern Ukraine without electricity

The northern Sumy region, which borders Russia, was plunged into dark after Russian strikes late Friday damaged energy infrastructure, the Ukrainian Energy Ministry said. Hours later, the Ukrainian public broadcaster reported that Russian drones hit the provincial capital, also called Sumy, cutting

06/07/2024

Europe News

UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveils new Cabinet

Starmer appointed his Cabinet after a landslide election victory on Thursday which saw his Labour party romp home with 412 seats. In his victory speech on Friday morning, Starmer vowed to restore trust in politics and a build a "government of service".

05/07/2024

Design

Barbie's 65th anniversary celebrated at London Design Museum

The show presents 250 objects from Barbie's world, including 180 dolls spanning seven decades.

05/07/2024

Europe News

UK election analysis: A fragile landslide

The left-of-centre Labour Party has won a landslide victory in the UK election, while right-wing parties are prevailing elsewhere in Europe. But beneath the surface, the far right remains a force for the new Labour administration to reckon with.

05/07/2024

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Scottish nationalists collapse and Tories decimated in Wales

Scotland has turned its back on its once dominant nationalist party, while Wales has sent the Conservatives packing.

05/07/2024

Europe News

Irish nationalists see UK result as a step towards reunification

The republican party Sinn Féin has hailed further gains in Northern Ireland as progress towards a single Irish state on the island, despite pro-UK unionist candidates winning a higher share of the vote overall.

05/07/2024

Green News

Experts say it’s ‘time for Starmer to deliver’ on his green promises

Campaigners and experts say support for environmental policies in the UK general election means Labour must now make climate action a top priority.

05/07/2024

Europe News

What comes next after Labour's landslide UK election win?

Keir Starmer names his new cabinet, with Reeves as chancellor and Rayner as deputy PM. In the next 24 hours, new ministers will be appointed, and the direction of the new government will be made clearer.

05/07/2024

Economy

UK investors 'not satisfied' with portfolio performance - says report

Many UK investors have been dissatisfied with their portfolio performances over the last year, according to new research by investment firm RAW Capital Partners.

05/07/2024

Markets

Labour's landslide win: What does it mean for the pound and UK stocks?

The Labour Party wins UK general election, securing a landslide majority. Analysts see positive implications for UK assets and economy.

05/07/2024

Culture news

Will Spotlight's price rise force out British working class actors?

Theatrical talent database Spotlight has reportedly increased its annual fees to €255 (£216) for actors using the site as an online portfolio.

05/07/2024

Europe News

UK election results: 6 key takeaways you need to know

Keir Starmer's Labour have scored a triumphant victory — and the Conservatives now face a fork in the road.

05/07/2024

Europe News

UK election results 2024: Labour set for historic victory

Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister with a majority of 170, if the results are confirmed.

04/07/2024