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World's first net-zero transatlantic flight to fly in 2023

The world’s first net-zero transatlantic flight will take to the skies next year, as the UK government pledges to fast-track the development of sustainable aviation fuels. But how green is it really?

16/12/2022

Travel News

Eurostar Christmas strikes called off as pay increases

Workers were due to stirke on 22 and 23 December but the action was called off at the last minute.

16/12/2022

Stays

Working in the city a few days a week? Stay in a residents’ club

Discover the new breed of long stay hotels where you’re a resident, not a guest.

16/12/2022

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UK will investigate whether its special forces killed Afghan civilians

The inquiry was announced by the UK's defence ministry on Thursday.

15/12/2022

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Watch: UK nurses union stage strike for first time in history

Up to 100,000 members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland downed tools today in a dispute over pay.

15/12/2022

Sport

Boris Becker freed from prison

German tennis legend Boris Becker has been freed from prison after serving eight months of a two-and-a-half-year sentence.

15/12/2022

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UK nurses walk out for first time in NHS history

The Royal College of Nursing joins the postal service and rail unions in the latest string of strikes to bring Britain to a standstill

15/12/2022

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Inside the UK's warm banks where people go to escape the cold

“Knowing that people were out there in the cold, we just couldn't bear it," said Kim Griffiths, a volunteer at the Elim warm bank. "We had to do something.”

15/12/2022

Travel News

What are liquid rules at UK airports and when are they changing?

The UK government is ditching the requirement to remove liquids and laptops from hand luggage during security checks.

15/12/2022

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Boris Johnson bags £1 million for speeches since resignation as UK PM

The scandal-plagued former British leader was paid between £215,000 and £277,000 per speech, according to a document published on Wednesday.

14/12/2022

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China removes six diplomats from UK after Hong Kong protester assault

The incident in October increased tensions between London and Beijing.

14/12/2022

Culture news

London is giving the homeless free theatre tickets

To get out of the cold and enjoy the arts, charities and arts venues have teamed up to create a free ticket system for those going without next year.

14/12/2022

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Four people dead after small migrant boat capsizes in English Channel

Four people have died after a small boat carrying migrants capsized in freezing waters in the English Channel during the early hours on Wednesday morning.

14/12/2022

Travel News

Are flights to and from the UK still affected by snow?

Freezing temperatures and snowfall lead to cancellations for flights to and from the UK.

14/12/2022

Green News

Which global bank is cutting financing for new oil and gas fields?

Campaigners say the decision sets a "minimum level of ambition for all banks committed to net-zero."

14/12/2022

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Four people dead after small migrant boat capsizes in English Channel

Dozens were also rescued after an overnight emergency operation off the coast of Kent in southern England, where many small boats arrive carrying migrants from France.

14/12/2022

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Winter of discontent? First two days of rail strikes hit UK

More mass industrial action is under way Tuesday in Britain, with the first of four days of rail strikes over pay and conditions.

13/12/2022

Scenes

Meet the female football team united in faith and football

In partnership with Media City

"We're normal; we're like your everyday people that play football in the park with friends. We like to have a kickabout. It's a sisterhood; that's what the team is about."

12/12/2022

Culture news

UK government backs law against public sexual harassment

The British government has backed a law to criminalise public sexual harassment, increasing the penalty for catcalling and other intimidating acts.

12/12/2022

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Three boys die after falling into an icy lake in England, say police

A fourth boy remains in a critical condition in hospital.

12/12/2022

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UK airports brought to a halt due to heavy snowfall

Stansted has suspended all flights for the foreseeable, while Gatwick and Heathrow have cancelled more than 50 flights. Roads and railway also disrupted.

12/12/2022

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Lockerbie bombing suspect in US custody

A Libyan man is accused of making the bomb which blew up the Pan Am flight 103 over Scotland.

11/12/2022

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Adorable corgis wearing Christmas sweaters parade through London

The annual parade started in 2018 to celebrate the Christmas holiday season and this year was in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II

11/12/2022

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Britain seeks out new friends in Africa, Asia and Latin America

The British foreign secretary is expected to say on Monday that his country must look beyond its "traditional" allies.

11/12/2022

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Hope of survivors ends after deadly blast at flats in Jersey

Emergency services switched from search and rescue to a "recovery operation" on Sunday.

10/12/2022

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Debunked: Flu vaccines don't increase Strep A infections

On social media, especially TikTok, people have been making links between nasal flu vaccines given to children and the rise in Strep A infections this winter. However, there is no concrete evidence that shows that flu vaccines cause a higher susceptibility to Strep A.

09/12/2022