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Green News

‘Frankly disgusting’: What’s behind Britain’s sewage pollution crisis?

Campaigners say a car crash of different disasters has left the UK with some of the worst bathing water quality in Europe.

13/04/2024

Business

UAE state oil company has BP in sights as potential takeover target

Adnoc’s takeover bid for BP is the latest in a string of acquisition bids for energy companies, such as ExxonMobil's agreement to purchase Hess Corporation.

12/04/2024

Economy

UK economy grows for the second month in a row after mild recession

February's expansion in national output raises hopes that the UK is moving out of a recession.

12/04/2024

Living

Scottish children must learn about climate change, people’s panel says

A public panel said that it would help young people gain a basic understanding of climate change, energy production, global issues and green job opportunities.

11/04/2024

Culture news

London to welcome its first major Taiwanese culture festival

Taiwanese culture is about to arrive in London’s Notting Hill, with the 16-day Taiwan Festival opening on Friday 12 April.

11/04/2024

Business

UK oil firm aims to dig deep for biggest North Sea oil find in decades

A UK energy company is bringing two offshore fields onstream to produce 500 million barrels of oil.

10/04/2024

Mobility

Is conversion to an EV worth it? Classic car owners are not convinced

While some classic car owners are converting to electric, not everyone is ready to do so.

10/04/2024

Culture news

Birmingham mural to honour legacy of poet Benjamin Zephaniah

A tribute to poetry giant Benjamin Zephaniah will be unveiled on 14 April in the UK’s second city, Birmingham.

10/04/2024

Economy

UK consumers struggle with bills despite easing housing costs

Housing costs are well past last summer’s peak, although affordability issues continue to hamper the UK market.

10/04/2024

Art

Leading London art gallery to close after nearly 80 years

The Marlborough Gallery will cease operations this June, ending a run of nearly 80 years at the forefront of the art world.

09/04/2024

Lifestyle

British man crowned world's oldest – and his secret is fish and chips

The world’s oldest man officially claimed the title last week, and he had some surprising advice to share.

08/04/2024

Culture news

Beloved British author Lynne Reid Banks dies aged 94

Beloved British author of children's book "The Indian in the Cupboard", Lynne Reid Banks has died.

05/04/2024

Economy

New post-Brexit border fees could drive up UK food prices

There is a warning that fees for new border checks of plants and animal products could leave supermarket shelves empty and lead to small business closures in the UK.

05/04/2024

Economy

UK house prices fall after five months of consecutive growth

A delayed timeline for interest rate cuts has pushed up mortgage costs, holding back buyer demand.

05/04/2024

Economy

Here's how you can save tax in the UK before the 5 April deadline

Individual savings accounts (ISAs) are some of the best and most efficient ways to save tax before the end of the financial year.

04/04/2024

United Kingdom

Judges urge UK government to halt arms sales to Israel

Rishi Sunak is one of many world leaders under pressure to reassess his government's support for Israel.

04/04/2024

Culture news

Archaeologists discover extraordinary Roman villa complex in UK

Discoveries within the Roman villa complex include small votive axes, 'Samian' style red-slip pottery, numerous coins, and a puzzling collection of tightly-coiled lead scrolls.

03/04/2024

Culture news

Queen Elizabeth II's favourite castle open to public for first time

You can now get a tour of Balmoral Castle, the royal residence beloved by the late Queen Elizabeth II.

03/04/2024

Markets

What's boosting the FTSE? London blue-chip index climbs above 8,000

In early trade on Tuesday 2 April, the FTSE 100 index in the UK broke through the 8,000 level, setting a new record at 8,015.60.

02/04/2024

Economy

UK house prices fall for first time in three months

Higher mortgage costs stall buyer demand in March in the UK housing market but annual growth remains on the rise.

02/04/2024

Culture news

Ultravox's Chris Cross dies aged 71

Bassist and co-writer of new wave hit song ‘Vienna’, Chris Cross has died, age 71.

02/04/2024

Culture news

Everything you need to know about the Tom Holland 'Romeo & Juliet'

Tom Holland is about to star in a West End production of 'Romeo & Juliet'. Here's everything you need to know.

01/04/2024

Culture news

Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race to go ahead despite E Coli risk

This Saturday, the UK's oldest universities will face each other for their annual boat race, despite concerns over sewage in the Thames.

29/03/2024

Green News

Oxford coach blasts Thames pollution ahead of Boat Race with Cambridge

The race will put even more pressure on authorities to clean up rivers across the country, including the Thames.

29/03/2024

Health news

King Charles speaks of friendship in message amid cancer treatment

King Charles spoke of "caring for each other" as he skipped a pre-Easter service amid cancer treatment.

29/03/2024

Markets

UK steel shortages threaten wind of change for offshore projects

The British government wants to deliver 50GW of offshore wind power by 2030 but its target faces delays unless domestic steel production is increased, says a leading consultancy firm.

29/03/2024