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Climate

Fact check: Is Brexit to blame for Britain's food shortages?

#TheCube spoke to experts to find out why some of Britain's biggest supermarket chains are restricting the amount of vegetables customers can buy.

24/02/2023

Art

V&A museum gifted massive David Bowie archive for new centre

From Ziggy Stardust's jumpsuit to the handwritten lyrics for "Heroes", David Bowie's extensive archive is coming to a dedicated arts centre in east London.

23/02/2023

United Kingdom

Dissident republicans suspected of shooting Northern Ireland policeman

Three men have been arrested after an off-duty detective was shot and injured at a sports complex in Omagh, in a suspected sectarian attack.

23/02/2023

Culture news

What are King Charles' favourite movies, music and books?

The head of the British monarchy has long been a patron of the arts. With Charles' coronation approaching, we take a look at the King's cultural tastes.

23/02/2023

Cult

Beyond The Streets London: A celebration of graffiti and street art

This latest exhibition on display at London's Saatchi Gallery captures historic moments in this artistic movement.

22/02/2023

Green News

What fruit and vegetables are being rationed in UK supermarkets?

"Everyone wants to avoid rationing," the farmers' union have said. So why are supermarkets doing it?

22/02/2023

Nature

UK farmers to breed ‘low-emission sheep’ in bid to cut methane

Sheep’s emissions are a major cause of global warming. But these farmers think they have a solution.

22/02/2023

United Kingdom

Shamima Begum, who joined IS aged 15, loses her citizenship appeal

Shamima Begum, who travelled from UK to Syria aged 15 to join so-called Islamic State, loses citizenship appeal

22/02/2023

Culture news

Immersive David Hockney exhibition opens in London

"David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)" invites visitors to take a closer look at the world around them.

22/02/2023

Experiences

Is this the best place in Europe to stargaze? I went to find out

“Stargazing isn’t just for one night, stargazing should be for a lifetime.”

22/02/2023

Climate

15-minute cities: The green city idea being twisted by climate deniers

Traffic cutting trials in Oxford have caused heated protests. Conspiracy theorists are fanning the flames, an investigation reveals.

21/02/2023

Culture news

2000-year-old sex toy found at Roman fort in Northumberland

Researchers believe the only life-size Roman phallus discovered in the UK 30-years ago was probably used as a sex toy.

21/02/2023

United Kingdom

Body of missing woman Nicola Bulley found after three-week search

English police confirmed on Monday that a body found in the River Wyre was a woman who had been missing for three weeks.

21/02/2023

Work

Majority of companies in UK four-day week trial keep shorter week

The results of the biggest ever four-day week trial show the majority of companies saw their business performance and productivity maintained high.

21/02/2023

Lifestyle

How can we teach children about death?

John Adams' mother died when he was 12. Now a funeral director, he's leading a campaign to get lessons in bereavement in UK schools.

21/02/2023

United Kingdom

Hopes grow for new trade agreement between UK and EU

Northern Ireland Protocol: Hopes on all sides that a fresh post-Brexit trade agreement between the UK and the EU will be reached soon

18/02/2023

Eco-Innovation

A world-first solar system in Wales is halving renters’ energy bills


The SolShare technology is also 'fairer', enabling rooftop energy to be shared by residents rather than going back to the grid.

18/02/2023

United Kingdom

The Northern Ireland Protocol: What is it and where does it stand?

The Northern Ireland Protocol has been a bone of contention since the beginning of post-Brexit talks, but officials involved in discussions see an end in sight.

17/02/2023

United Kingdom

UK embassy guard in Berlin jailed for spying for Russia

A London court has sentenced David Ballantyne Smith to more than 13 years in prison for putting UK diplomats at “maximum risk” by selling secret information to Russia.

17/02/2023

Green News

Companies warned people are willing to quit over climate inaction

The sentiment is even stronger among young people suggesting the trend could continue to grow.

17/02/2023

No Comment

London's Saatchi Gallery opens new street art exhibition

London's iconic Saatchi Gallery is hosting a brand new exhibition, designed to take over all of its three floors and showcase "the most comprehensive graffiti & street art exhibition to open in the UK."

17/02/2023

Nature

Disappearing songbirds are being hunted for 'sport' in the UK

Skylarks, starlings and mistle thrushes are among the red-listed species approved to be hunted by falconers.

17/02/2023

Culture news

Vivienne Westwood memorial kicks off London Fashion Week

There's a lot to look forward at the return of London Fashion Week. But first things first, fashionistas and celebrities take a moment to tribute a design icon.

17/02/2023

Culture news

Cost of living crisis fears prevents unhappy couples from divorcing

Was Valentine's Day a miserable reminder that your relationship is rubbish? For some people, divorce is no longer a viable option because it's too expensive to consider living apart.

17/02/2023

Culture news

Camilla drops controversial Koh-i-Noor diamond from coronation crown

The Koh-i-Noor diamond is as beautiful as it is controversial. Taken from India during British imperial rule, the Queen Consort has broken with tradition by refusing it at her coronation.

16/02/2023

United Kingdom

Scotland: Why did Nicola Sturgeon resign and who will replace her?

There are several reasons why Scotland's longest-serving First Minister is stepping down, and more than a few likely contenders for her job.

15/02/2023