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Business

Stellantis threatens to stop UK car production over EV quotas

A senior employee says government rules amount to "punishment" as demand for electric vehicles fails to pick up.

25/06/2024

Markets

Owner, private renter or social renter: How is housing changing in UK?

The UK housing landscape has changed significantly in recent decades with a large fall in home ownership rates. Importantly, the proportion of private renters is rising, while the number of social renters continues to decline.

25/06/2024

United Kingdom

Sunak speaks out on betting scandal as UK election campaign heats up

The British Prime Minister confirmed that he was not being investigated over the controversial allegations which has taken Westminster by storm.

24/06/2024

United Kingdom

UK housing crisis top issue for voters ahead of election

More than 300,000 people in the UK have no permanent housing on any given night, including those who are sleeping on the streets, living in cars, staying in hostels or temporarily seeking help from family and friends, recent research shows.

24/06/2024

Business

Fall in UK salary levels fuels hopes of future interest rate cuts

Salaries have fallen for the first time in six months, boosting hopes of a Bank of England rate cut later this summer.

24/06/2024

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Manchester Airport thrown into chaos on Sunday after a major power cut

Airport officials on Monday warned their could be delays as operations return to normal.

24/06/2024

Culture Series

Photographer Liam Bailey on capturing 30 years of Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury is soon upon us... After first attending Glastonbury Festival in 1992, photographer Liam Bailey has been at every edition since. He's compiled his shots of the event for the first time in a book.

23/06/2024

Climate

Britain’s sewage pollution crisis has become an election issue

Politicians are capitalising on the sewage pollution crisis with promises ahead of the general election.

21/06/2024

Business

Revolut in talks to sell close to €500 million of existing shares

The UK fintech firm, already one of Europe's most-valuable startups, is seeking to shore up shareholder liquidity without yet launching an IPO.

21/06/2024

Markets

Future of North Sea oil drilling in doubt after Supreme Court ruling

The landmark ruling by the Supreme Court means that emissions from fossil fuels must now be considered when approving new drilling sites. Major oil and gas companies such as Shell have revealed that they are considering leaving the UK for the US, as UK environmental and taxation laws tighten.

21/06/2024

Economy

UK retail sales boosted by better weather after April's heavy showers

Britain's changeable weather made a huge difference for shop sales in May as consumers ventured out again with the appearance of blue skies and a more hopeful meteorological outlook.

21/06/2024

Health news

‘New rules of the immune system’ could help treat autoimmune diseases

Researchers at the University of Cambridge say their discovery of “new rules of the immune system” could improve the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS).

21/06/2024

Business

UK retailer Sainsbury’s to offload banking business to NatWest

The second biggest supermarket chain in the UK is selling its banking arm to focus on its core food business.

20/06/2024

Economy

Bank of England keeps rate on hold: Investors betting on August cut

The Bank of England kept the Bank Rate at 5.25% in June, with two MPC members favouring a 0.25% cut. Inflation rate hit the 2% target in May, yet policymakers continue to advise caution to interest rate cuts.

20/06/2024

Art

Early artwork by Titian with dramatic past goes under the hammer

The painting was first stolen by Napoleon's troops from Belvedere Palace in Vienna during the early 19th century. More recently, in 1995, it was taken from Longleat House in England.

20/06/2024

Tech News

UK is Europe’s biggest hub for generative AI, report finds

A new report said that London is Europe’s biggest hub for generative AI but some of Europe’s most well-funded AI companies are in France.

20/06/2024

United Kingdom

Just how extreme is Nigel Farage's Reform UK?

A string of embarrassments involving under-vetted candidates has raised red flags about an insurgent force in the UK election, led by Brexit activist and former MEP Nigel Farage.

19/06/2024

Culture news

UK police arrest Just Stop Oil activists after Stonehenge defaced

Just Stop Oil protesters have sprayed Stonehenge orange on the eve of the summer solstice, to demand the UK's next government legally commit to phasing out fossil fuels by 2030.

19/06/2024

Economy

BoE rate decision: No change despite latest drop in inflation

The Bank of England has left the interest rate on hold, even though inflation has now fallen to its target level of 2%.

19/06/2024

Economy

UK inflation rate hits target of 2%: Is this a signal for rate cuts?

The United Kingdom's overall inflation rate fell to 2% year-on-year in May, hitting the Bank of England's target for the first time since July 2021, just ahead of the bank's June meeting.

19/06/2024

Business

Hargreaves Lansdown set to back consortium's euro billions bid

This proposed offer of €6.3bn for the UK's largest stockbroker follows three previous approaches from the consortium in recent months.

19/06/2024

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Dozens of rescued migrants arrive port of Dover on UK Border boat

The Border Force vessel carried the rescued migrants, at least 85, including young children, to port in Dover.

18/06/2024

Europe

Migrants arrive in Dover on UK Border Force boat

Migrants and border officers carried some of the young children rescued in the incident.

18/06/2024

Culture news

UK actor Ian McKellen hospitalised after falling off London stage

The 85-year-old actor is expected to make a full and speedy recovery after he fell off stage during a performance of Player Kings in London.

18/06/2024

Lifestyle

Vivienne Westwood's personal wardrobe up for grabs at London auction

The auction at Christie's in London features punk designer Vivienne Westwood's personal collection of clothes, accessories, and unique items spanning her career.

17/06/2024

Economy

UK diesel prices highest in Europe: retailers accused of profiteering

Forecourts operated by supermarket chains including Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s are significantly contributing to this price surge.

17/06/2024