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United Kingdom

Conservative MP proposes bill to strip Harry and Meghan of titles

The politician's statements come after the release of a new Netflix documentary, Harry & Meghan, chronicling the relationship of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

09/12/2022

Culture news

Drag, zhoosh, troll: did you know you're speaking Polari?

Spoken mostly by gay men this language is a victim of progress, but some words have survived.

09/12/2022

Culture news

The Beautiful Game: How football changed fashion forever

In the 70s, football fans in Liverpool started donning trainers and sportswear. Little did they know they'd change the face of fashion across Europe.

09/12/2022

Green News

Why the Cumbria coal mine ‘isn’t wanted’ by even the UK’s steelmakers

The mine will also produce an estimated 400,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.

08/12/2022

United Kingdom

Russian president says war in Ukraine could be a ‘lengthy process’

Russian President Vladimir Putin says that the war in Ukraine can be a “lengthy process,” as NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says Moscow aims to “freeze” its operation "to regroup, repair, recover.”

08/12/2022

United Kingdom

Harry and Megan to tell ‘full truth’ in new series

The First episode of the Netflix documentary about Prince Harry and Meghan's life is out and more bombshells are expected by Buckingham Palace.

08/12/2022

United Kingdom

7th century necklace unearthed at UK building site

Archaeologists say a 1,300-year-old gold and gemstone necklace found during the construction of a housing development marks the grave of a powerful woman who may have been an Anglo-Saxon aristocrat or early Christian religious leader in Britain.

07/12/2022

Culture news

Boy bands to apocalyptic worlds: Who will win the Turner Prize 2022?

The winner of the Turner Prize, Britain's most prestigious contemporary art award, will be announced on Wednesday 7 December. Here's a look at the work of each of the four nominees.

07/12/2022

Culture news

David Tennant on timely TV retelling of Litvinenko murder

The British actor vividly remembers seeing the image of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko lying in a hospital bed in the news back in 2006.

06/12/2022

United Kingdom

Former Spanish king wins appeal in ex-lover’s UK harassment case

A London court granted Juan Carlos an appeal in his ex-lover’s lawsuit, by claiming any allegations of harassment prior to his abdication are protected by immunity.

06/12/2022

Culture news

Classic British motorcycle brands on the big comeback

Sales of UK Muscle bikes with new technology are soaring as more people follow their hearts desires to experience the thrills of two wheels. And perhaps to beat traffic.

06/12/2022

Culture news

Royal Mint releases coin to celebrate 60 years of The Rolling Stones

You can't always get what you want, but you might get what you need if you love to collect coins as Britain's Royal Mint has decided to mark the 60th anniversary of The Rolling Stones, one of the world's most famous rock n'roll bands.

06/12/2022

Culture news

Royal crown modified to fit King Charles III ahead of coronation

The St. Edward's Crown has been taken out of the Tower of London to be modified for the coronation ceremony next year.

05/12/2022

United Kingdom

Britain's Labour Party promises reforms, but won't reverse Brexit

Sir Keir Starmer's claims that re-joining the EU Single Market and Customs Union wouldn't boost the British economy have been widely disputed.

05/12/2022

Green News

These UK unis have banned fossil fuel giants from campus recruitment

A number of UK universities have now banned fossil fuel recruiters from campus, a policy previously only applied to the tobacco and gambling industries.

05/12/2022

Health news

Strep A outbreak in the UK: What symptoms should you look out for?

Britain is on alert for cases of scarlet fever after at least six children under 10 died from an invasive form of Strep A infection.

05/12/2022

Culture news

The UK is losing Christians and gaining far-right conspiracy theories

Census results show Christianity is no longer a majority religion for the first time in England and Wales. But the results shouldn't be confused with conspiracy theories of white replacement.

04/12/2022

United Kingdom

Late-Queen Elizabeth II's former aide resigns over latest racism row

"In this instance, unacceptable and deeply regrettable comments have been made", Buckingham Palace said in a statement.

01/12/2022

Green News

UK food shortages: What is disappearing from supermarket shelves?

Empty shelves and soaring prices are set to impact British consumers this winter.

01/12/2022

United Kingdom

'No place for racism,' says Prince William, amid royal racism row

The heir to the throne is visiting Boston as his godmother resigned from her royal role over racist comments made to a guest at a Buckingham Palace event

01/12/2022

Culture news

Fleetwood Mac singer Christine McVie dies aged 79

Fleetwood Mac singer Christine McVie dies aged 79. The British-born vocalist helped define one of the best-selling albums of all time.

01/12/2022

Work

A major four-day week trial in the UK just ended. So, how did it go?

While the full results of the study will be released next year, some companies had strong opinions on whether the four-day week was a force for good.

30/11/2022

United Kingdom

Egyptians call on British Museum to return Rosetta stone

The debate over who owns ancient artifacts has been an increasing challenge to museums across Europe and America, and the spotlight has fallen on the most visited piece in the British Museum, the Rosetta stone.

30/11/2022

United Kingdom

Ukraine’s first lady Zelenska addresses UK Parliament during visit

The speech comes as Ukraine enters its ninth month of conflict with Moscow's forces.

29/11/2022

Green News

Why this UK university is going 100% vegan

“The worst effects of climate breakdown are already being experienced across the globe and industries like meat, fishing and dairy are undeniably a part of that,” Plant Based Universities warns.

29/11/2022

United Kingdom

Minority identify as Christian in England and Wales for the first time

Some 46.2% of the population of England and Wales described themselves as Christian, down from 59.3% in 2011.

29/11/2022