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Sport

Former Wales, Real Madrid, and Tottenham forward Gareth Bale retires

Gareth Bale has ended his shinning career aged 33 after being one of Britain’s greatest players. Former Wales, Real Madrid, and Tottenham forward made the announcement on social media saying the decision was 'by far the hardest' of his career

09/01/2023

Tech News

UK shops trial facial age estimation scanners for alcohol purchases

The trial found no underage customers were able to buy age-restricted products at the self-checkout.

09/01/2023

United Kingdom

England's NHS to move patients out of hospitals amid bed shortage

England’s overburdened health service is planning on discharging thousands of patients in the coming weeks, as it faces one of its toughest winters to date.

09/01/2023

Earth News

What items will be included in England’s single-use plastic ban?

Similar single-use plastic bans are already in place in Scotland and Wales.

09/01/2023

No Comment

Londoners strip off for 'No Trousers Tube Ride'

The annual event, which was launched in New York in 2002 and first came to the British capital in 2009, had been postponed since 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

08/01/2023

Nature

This new map tracks sewage dumping in the UK

Many British water suppliers discharged massive amounts of untreated sewage into the sea this summer, during a heatwave.

06/01/2023

United Kingdom

Eritrean asylum seeker fears UK's Rwanda deportation plans

An asylum seeker in London describes her fear of being deported to Rwanda by the British government under plans to deter migrants crossing the English Channel.

06/01/2023

United Kingdom

Does Harry’s claim of killing in Afghanistan threaten his security?

Prince says he killed 25 soldiers, which may put his security at risk

06/01/2023

Culture news

Spanking, cocaine and marijuana: Prince Harry's latest revelations

Prince Harry claims he killed 25 people while serving as an Apache helicopter co-pilot and gunner in 2012. He also makes alarming allegations about his life before Meghan.

06/01/2023

Culture news

London jewellers are changing the game for lab-grown diamonds

Customer priorities and choices are changing and diamond markets are responding.

06/01/2023

United Kingdom

UK opposition leader wants to see a less powerful Westminster

The UK's main opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer says he would take some powers away from central government and give them to the nations and regions

05/01/2023

Health news

Why are experts worried about the 'Kraken' COVID variant?

Epidemiologists say the new subvariant is the most immune-evasive variant yet.

05/01/2023

Culture news

Prince Harry's new book details 'physical attack' by Prince William

Britain's Guardian newspaper reveals the fight happened after Harry says William called his wife Meghan “difficult”, “rude” and “abrasive."

05/01/2023

Cult

Korean pop culture goes on display at London museum

An exhibition highlighting the rise of the worldwide influence of South Korean culture is on at the Victoria and Albert (V&A) museum in London.

04/01/2023

United Kingdom

UK Prime Minister targets health, migration and economy in year ahead

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak aims to cut inflation, national debt, hospital waiting lists and illegal immigration as well as growing the economy.

04/01/2023

Culture news

Feminist writer Fay Weldon dies, aged 91

The British writer was best known for her novel 'The Life and Loves of a She-Devil'

04/01/2023

United Kingdom

PM Sunak to tackle UK's problems but says there are no 'quick fixes'

Sunak set out his government's priorities in the new year, including having the confidence to "do things differently and better".

04/01/2023

United Kingdom

Thousands of workers in the UK to walk out over pay and conditions

UK government faces renewed headwinds in 2023 as thousands of workers rally behind national unions and take industrial action against rising inflation and the cost of living crisis.

04/01/2023

United Kingdom

UK rail services severely disrupted amid widespread strike action

UK rail services have again been severely disrupted amid widespread strike action by workers over pay and working conditions

03/01/2023

Culture news

Blocking out the haters: What was with Gerwyn Price's ear defenders?

'Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.' So goes the nursery rhyme that children cite to defend themselves. Maybe the world number 1 darts player Gerwyn Price had that in mind shocked when he shocked the sport by wearing ear defenders at the World Darts Championships.

03/01/2023

United Kingdom

UK pledges cash support for low-income households

The UK's cost of living crisis is expected to deepen in 2023, with experts warning prices could climb even higher.

03/01/2023

United Kingdom

British rail workers start new year with week-long strike

British rail workers start new year with week-long strike

03/01/2023

United Kingdom

Poll for UK newspaper finds large numbers want another Brexit vote

A poll commissioned for the UK's Independent newspaper found almost two-thirds of people questioned would like to see another referendum on Brexit

02/01/2023

United Kingdom

500 lives a week at risk in UK health service crisis

A senior UK health official has warned that up to 500 lives a week could be at risk as a result of a crisis in the country's National Health Service.

02/01/2023

United Kingdom

Extinction Rebellion to stop disruptive UK protests

The environmental group said it would take a break from acts of public disruption in order to bring more people on board its campaign.

01/01/2023

Culture news

Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood dies, aged 81

Her fashion house said she died peacefully at her home in London on Thursday.

29/12/2022