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Being gay isn't enough for asylum, says UK gov official

The country's home secretary questions the foundation of modern asylum law during a speech in Washington.

26/09/2023

Travel News

Gatwick airport forced to cancel 100s of flights after COVID outbreak

Airlines and passengers have hit back at air traffic control authorities who ordered the cancellations.

26/09/2023

Travel News

UK high-speed rail project under threat as costs spiral

Northerners say they are ‘treated as second-class citizens when it comes to transport’.

25/09/2023

Green News

Will the UK's delayed fossil fuel car ban hurt the EV industry?

Britain has delayed its ban on fossil fuel cars by five years. How will it affect the transition to EVs?

25/09/2023

Art

Marina Abramović invites visitors to squeeze through naked models

For decades Abramović has consistently tested the limits of her own physical and mental endurance. Now her work is being being showcased in the UK's first retrospective of the Serbian artist.

25/09/2023

United Kingdom

London police handed in guns as officer faces murder charge

Britain's army was set to provide armed support for police in London if required.

25/09/2023

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WATCH: Pearly kings and queens gather for London festival

Pearly kings, queens, princes and princesses gather in central London for the annual Costermongers Harvest Festival.

25/09/2023

Culture news

New documents reveal York’s complex history with the Jewish community

Recently found documents reveal a thriving Jewish community in York shortly after one of the worst antisemitic massacres of the Middle Ages.

25/09/2023

United Kingdom

Salmon fishing in Scotland threatened by rising sea temperatures

Since March 2023, Scotland's waters have been gripped by an unprecedented Category 4 marine heatwave, causing mass marine mortalities.

24/09/2023

Nature

Can homegrown carbon offsetting tackle dodgy ‘far-flung’ schemes?

This homegrown carbon offset scheme is inviting you to plant the trees yourself.

24/09/2023

Business

UK regulator provisionally approves deal for acquiring Activision

Microsoft is clearing the final hurdles in its aim to acquire video gaming giant Activision Blizzard following a restructured $69 billion deal.

22/09/2023

Economy

Bank of England pauses interest hikes, as several European countries climb

Following a surprise decrease in inflation in August, the Bank of England has announced its decision to pause interest rates, in contrast to many of the UK’s neighbours.

21/09/2023

United Kingdom

How have social attitudes changed in the UK over the last 40 years?

Brits today think about many things differently than they did in the 1980s, but some views remain deeply entrenched.

21/09/2023

United Kingdom

Terror suspect escape: Ex-soldier Daniel Khalife pleads not guilty

Daniel Khalife, a former soldier and terror suspect, has denied escaping from Wandsworth prison earlier this month after allegedly breaking out of the Category B jail before he was recaptured.

21/09/2023

Experiences

Free National Trust pass giveaway for Brits this autumn

The National Trust is giving out free single-use passes for Brits to use at one of their 500 historic properties.

21/09/2023

Experiences

UK passes new law to clamp down on ‘cruel’ animal tourism abroad

Campaigners have welcomed the change saying it is a "massive step forward" for the protection of animals used in tourism.

21/09/2023

Health news

A new navigation system in UK ambulances could improve response time

A new navigation system will allow ambulances to have access to the “latest data available” to save crucial time.

21/09/2023

Green News

UK PM delays petrol car ban to 2035 in major green policy shift

Green groups say the PM is ‘taking the public for fools’ by rowing back on home insulation and petrol car pledges at a critical time.

20/09/2023

Economy

UK sees surprise fall in inflation

The decline was a surprise as most analysts had expected inflation in the UK to rise to 7%, but the new figure is still way above the Bank of England's target of 2%.

20/09/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Nazi propagandist Lord Haw-Haw given death sentence

On this day in 1945, William Joyce - better known as ‘Lord Haw-Haw’ - was convicted of high treason and sentenced to death.

19/09/2023

Travel News

UK visa fees are going up: Here’s what you need to know

The UK government has said how the profits will be spent.

19/09/2023

Culture news

Cool Britannia: Fashion Week comes to London

Following hot on the heels of New York Fashion Week, London's top designers have been presenting their collections for spring/summer 2024 in the famously avant garde city.

18/09/2023

Nutrition

Unhealthy snacks are undermining healthy mealtimes, researchers warn

Snacking on unhealthy treats like cookies and cakes can undo the benefits of eating healthily at mealtimes.

18/09/2023

Design

What to see at London Design Festival 2023

More than 300 events celebrating design, art and architecture will take over the city of London through till September 24 for the 21st London Design Festival.

18/09/2023

United Kingdom

'We have to make it work': UK opposition wants new Brexit deal

"We will attempt to get a much better deal for the UK," said Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer.

18/09/2023

Culture news

British comedian Russell Brand denies allegations of sexual assault

Russell Brand is facing fresh allegations just days after being accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. Channel 4 has launched an investigation, while the BBC is "urgently looking into the issues raised".

18/09/2023