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Culture Re-View: Scotland abolishes the UK's homophobic law

21 June 2000: Scotland becomes the first country in the UK to repeal the homophobic Section 28 law

21/06/2023

Culture news

Will Arctic Monkeys not play Glastonbury?

Is the Arctic Monkeys’ headline set at this weekend’s Glastonbury Festival in jeopardy?

20/06/2023

Health news

UK focused too much on flu instead of other possible pandemics: ex-PM

David Cameron was questioned as part of an inquiry into the UK's preparedness for and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

20/06/2023

United Kingdom

UK MPs back report that found ex-PM Johnson lied to parliament

Lawmakers backed the finding that Johnson was in contempt of Parliament by 354 votes to 7, after a debate in which many argued it was crucial to show voters that politicians are obliged to follow the rules and tell the truth.

20/06/2023

United Kingdom

Millions skipping or cutting down on meals

Rampant food inflation and poor state support are forcing people in Britain to make impossible choices, says the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

20/06/2023

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson faces judgement of British MPs following critical report

Politicians likely to vote later on report which said former Prime Minister should have been suspended from Parliament for 90 days had he not already resigned as an MP

19/06/2023

United Kingdom

Trooping the Colour: Charles III on horseback for his first birthday p

The tradition of this parade, known as "Trooping the Colour", dates back to the reign of George II in 1748, who, although born on 30 October, wanted to take advantage of the good weather to celebrate his birthday.

17/06/2023

Culture news

Official Banksy exhibition coming to Glasgow

Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art set to play host to the elusive artist's first solo show in 14 years from Sunday 18 June.

17/06/2023

Culture news

Who is Vogue cover star Miriam Margolyes?

The 82-year-old actress has made her Vogue cover debut as part of the magazine's 'pride and joy' edition which celebrates a number of LGBTQ+ pioneers.

16/06/2023

Living

'Bypass the system’: How people power brought solar to this UK street

These London artists raised €132,000 to bring solar power to their ‘delighted’ neighbours.

15/06/2023

Culture news

British Oscar winning actress and MP Glenda Jackson dies aged 87

The late powerhouse's agent confirmed she had died peacefully following a brief illness with her family at her side.

15/06/2023

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson misled parliament over COVID parties, report finds

The former prime minister has described the findings about his conduct as "anti-democratic" and "deranged"

15/06/2023

Design

Designers and their homes - A look inside two sisters' London houses

Jewellery designers and siblings Rosanna and Christie Wollenberg don't just work together, they live next door to each other in two townhouses in Wimbledon, south-west London.

15/06/2023

Health news

UK researchers trialling breath test for early detection of cancer

The breath test allows researchers to capture vapours and gases which can be analysed to detect the presence of biomarkers of certain cancers.

15/06/2023

Eco-Innovation

This giant wind turbine is helping to make Glastonbury even greener

Communities have the opportunity to host the turbine after its Glasto stint, under Octopus Energy’s ‘try before you buy’ scheme.

14/06/2023

United Kingdom

Ex-Bank of England governor describes handling of Brexit as a shambles

King criticised handling of negotiations and said there was no need for the atmosphere around them to be so bad

14/06/2023

Travel News

Heathrow security staff call off 31 days of strikes this summer

More than 2,000 security workers at Europe's busiest airport were due to take part in the walkouts.

14/06/2023

United Kingdom

Brexit 'made UK vulnerable to COVID', inquiry told

Brexit is partly to be blamed for UK's feeble pandemic preparation, the COVID inquiry was told on its opening day.

14/06/2023

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland schools criticised for teaching anti-LGBTQ lessons

One third of schools said they would present heterosexual relationships as the 'main' or 'ideal' context for intimacy, and some went further.

14/06/2023

Culture news

Artificial intelligence helped create the "last Beatles record"

Paul McCartney says artificial intelligence helped create the “last Beatles record”, calling the new technology “scary” but also “exciting”.

14/06/2023

Green News

Fact check: Do solar panels really struggle in the heat?

Britain’s resort to coal power wasn't because solar panels can't handle the heat, say campaigners, as temperatures topped 30C.

13/06/2023

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Do 25% of people in the UK really believe COVID was a hoax?

Study asked people what conspiracy theories they believed but has been questioned by some

13/06/2023

United Kingdom

Tributes paid to victims of knife and van attacks in Nottingham

Man arrested after early morning attacks which left university city stunned

13/06/2023

United Kingdom

UK COVID inquiry begins: Here's everything you need to know

Nearly 228,000 people died due to the coronavirus in the UK - one of the worst per capita mortality rates in Europe. The inquiry could last until 2026 and cost €100 million.

13/06/2023

United Kingdom

Europe's homeless in 'stark' danger during heatwaves, warn charities

Those without homes are especially vulnerable to high temperatures, struggling to access shelter, cold water and suncream.

13/06/2023

Culture news

A dry-run for the future of fashion - LFW remains scaled back

London Fashion Week's June editions acts as a quasi-testing platform for more prominent events, giving smaller designers a much-needed spotlight and democratising the industry with less of a focus on exclusive, in-person events.

13/06/2023