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Why has the UK banned this shower gel ad?

A shower gel commercial has been banned in the UK for “suggesting white skin superior to black skin”. The company behind ad has defended their spot...

21/08/2025

Art

New London comedy play takes on the battle to cast James Bond

Loosely inspired by producer Barbara Broccoli, the play follows a fictional producer scrambling to recast 007 after scandal strikes, raising questions about what the world’s most famous spy should look like today.

20/08/2025

Culture news

Terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Mo Chara adjourned by UK court

A member of rap trio Kneecap, Mo Chara, has been released on unconditional bail after appearing in court today, charged with supporting a proscribed terror organisation.

20/08/2025

Cinema

Quentin Tarantino to bring his debut play to London’s West End

The director of 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Kill Bill' has revealed that his next project is a theatre play that will go into production in early 2026 in London. He plans to relocated to the UK, and if the show is successful, he added that the project could become his final film.

20/08/2025

Art

UK raises £3.8 million to keep rare Barbara Hepworth sculpture

The UK government had issued an export bar on the sculpture after it was sold at an auction in March 2024, citing its cultural significance.

20/08/2025

Culture news

Kneecap rapper in UK court over alleged support for terror group

Kneecap member Mo Chara is scheduled to appear in court today in London. The Metropolitan Police has issued Public Order Act conditions for today’s court date, which has prompted Kneecap to react: "It is a distraction from war crimes that the British State support."

20/08/2025

United Kingdom

Officials win court case to remove asylum seekers from UK hotel

Thousands of people have protested near the hotel in Epping after an asylum seeker living there was charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.

19/08/2025

No Comment

London Zoo animals step onto scales for annual weigh-in

From giant tortoises weighing over 200 kilos to tiny snails just a few grams, animals of every size lined up this week for London Zoo’s annual weigh-in.

19/08/2025

Tech News

UK drops demand to access global Apple users’ data, US spy chief says

A US official said the UK government will no longer ask Apple to provide it with a way to access encrypted user data.

19/08/2025

Culture news

Highlights and standouts of Green Man Festival 2025

As the summer festival season winds down, the UK’s biggest independent festival has staked its claim as one of the country’s best offerings...

19/08/2025

Culture news

Controversy explained: UK’s LGBTQ+ literary prize 2025 cancelled

This year's Polari Prize has been cancelled due to the longlist inclusion of a book by John Boyne. The situation escalated into a mass boycott and now, the organisation behind the LGBTQ+ literary award has pledged to undertake a full review of its policies. Here's everything you need to know.

19/08/2025

Culture news

How France and the UK are preparing for the Bayeux Tapestry’s big move

The Bayeux Tapestry will travel to London in 2026 for a blockbuster show at the British Museum. Behind the scenes, experts are navigating the logistics.

19/08/2025

Business

Top UK CEOs richer than ever: FTSE 100 boss pay reaches €5.3M

Median pay for Britain’s top bosses rose 6.8% to a record high, with 13 executives earning €11.6M or more, as critics warn of deepening inequality.

18/08/2025

Culture news

What the skibidi? Five key new words added to the Cambridge Dictionary

The Cambridge Dictionary has officially added more than 6,000 new words this year, including a lot of new slang inspired by social media – which continues to shape everyday speech.

18/08/2025

Culture news

British screen legend Terence Stamp dies aged 87

The Oscar-nominated British actor died at the age of 87. He is best remembered for his role as Superman villain General Zod and other big screen roles in 'The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert' and 'The Limey'.

18/08/2025

Culture news

900-year-old Norwich Castle reopens after major £27.5 million revamp

Norwich Castle has been redesigned as “The People’s Palace,” making it the UK’s most accessible Norman castle.

17/08/2025

Economy

What is de-banking? How EU, US & UK banks screen their risky customers

What began as technical risk management is now a political battlefield as governments wrestle with how far banks can go in choosing, or refusing, their customers.

17/08/2025

Cyprus

UK trade envoy resigns over visit to occupied northern Cyprus

Labour MP Afzal Khan said he was visiting for personal reasons, but also held a meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar.

16/08/2025

United Kingdom

Man accused of ramming car into Liverpool FC fans faces 24 new charges

Celebration quickly turned into tragedy when a vehicle drove down a street full of the title-winning club's supporters, injuring dozens of them.

14/08/2025

Culture news

Imperial War Museum defends Holocaust caption criticised by historians

The caption - describing the Nazi Nuremberg Laws as defining Jews by how many “observant” Jewish grandparents they had - has been called misleading by two leading Holocaust historians.

14/08/2025