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United Kingdom

Britain split on taking Palestinian refugees from Gaza

Division over whether to welcome Palestinian refugees in the UK follows party lines and reflects the public's sympathy towards either Israel or Palestinian civilians.

30/10/2023

United Kingdom

Thousands of protesters denounce Israel's strikes in the Gaza Strip

Tens of thousands of people have joined pro-Palestinian rallies in the UK and Europe, as Israel expands its response to the deadly Hamas attack of 7 October. They come after a majority of nations voted on Friday for a United Nations resolution calling for a ''sustained humanitarian truce'' in Gaza.

28/10/2023

United Kingdom

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson joins right-wing GB News channel

GB News, a broadcaster which is no stranger to controversy, says it's proud that the disgraced politician is joining their "family".

28/10/2023

United Kingdom

Could the next UK general election be in the hands of undecided women?

With 25% of women currently undecided on who to vote for in next year’s expected general election, experts say their votes have the power to swing the next vote.

28/10/2023

United Kingdom

UK threatens to revoke visas of foreign nationals as hate crimes rise

After a rise in anti-Semitic hate incidents in the UK, the government is proposing to deport UK visa holders who act in spreading anti-Semitic rhetoric.

27/10/2023

Culture news

Gold Dust Woman: Christie McVie’s estate sells her music rights

The Fleetwood Mac star joins a long list of musicians selling their catalogues to investment firms.

27/10/2023

United Kingdom

Protesters blockade Israel-linked arms factory in UK

The UK is a significant supplier of weapons to Israel, though watchdogs say a lack of transparency means it is difficult to determine what exactly is being sent.

26/10/2023

Design

Iconic lava lamp inventors celebrate 60th anniversary

As the lava lamp celebrates its 60th birthday, we take a look at the groovy history of this iconic piece of decor.

26/10/2023

Earth News

London Zoo keepers carve pumpkins as a Halloween treat for animals

Some of London Zoo’s nearly 15,000 animals have been eating - and playing with - special pumpkin treats ahead of Halloween.

24/10/2023

Culture news

Britney seeks 'closure for a better future' with all revealing memoir

Britney Spears' highly anticipated memoir is now out revealing the pop superstar's personal take on events that have played out publicly in her decades-long career — along with private moments that she previously kept under wraps.

24/10/2023

Art

This 1,000-year-old bronze astrolabe could fetch millions at auction

The bronze astrolabe, originating from the 9th and 10th century Baghdad, forms part of the Sotheby’s ‘Arts of the Islamic World and India’ sale in London.

24/10/2023

Design

Day care centre in London wins prestigious architecture award

Judges said the John Morden Centre was uplifting, sustainable with a strong social programme – ‘a place of joy and inspiration’.

23/10/2023

United Kingdom

UK migrant barge sparks debate on asylum seeker treatment

A small seaside town on the south coast of England, home to a giant migrant barge, has once again found itself at the heart of a British debate regarding the treatment of asylum seekers.

23/10/2023

United Kingdom

It's a wealthy European country, so why is homelessness on the rise?

In new data, it’s been revealed that overall spending on homelessness has increased by 10.5% since 2021/22 and a majority of councils have reported their costs have gone up.

22/10/2023

United Kingdom

England footballing great Sir Bobby Charlton dies at 86

Perhaps best known as one of England’s 1966 FIFA World Cup winning team, tributes have been pouring in for the sporting legend.

21/10/2023

Economy

Cost of living and hot weather cause retail sales to fall in UK

The cost of living crisis keeps on curtailing consumers’ ability to spend on non-essential items. This autumn’s exceptionally hot weather also deterred people from buying winter clothes.

20/10/2023

Earth News

Water company admits to illegally spilling sewage in protected river

Protected species in the River Teifi and Cardigan Bay have been exposed to untreated sewage discharges for years.

20/10/2023

Health news

English teenagers crossing into Wales and Scotland to get Botox

The practice was banned for anybody under the age of 18 in England in 2021 - but Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland still have no age limit for those wishing to get fillers and Botox - despite a concerning lack of regulations and potential life-changing side effects.

20/10/2023

United Kingdom

UK's Labour Party win resounding victories over Conservatives

Britain's opposition Labour party have won two by-elections over the ruling Conservatives, putting even more pressure on Rishi Sunak's party as the next general election fast approaches.

20/10/2023

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Britain's energy crisis is far from over

Although most government support has been scaled back, energy prices are still at record highs, Carla Subirana writes.

20/10/2023

Design

London hosts Britain's first ever major skateboarding exhibition

SKATEBOARD charts the history of board design over seven decades, from their homemade, humble beginnings to today’s professional and technologically advanced models.

20/10/2023

Culture news

Most Britons regret not being able to speak another language

A new survey has found that Britons regret not being able to speak another language and want languages taught to GCSE level again.

20/10/2023

United Kingdom

As cold weather looms, concerns grow again about energy bills

Around 40% of Brits are keeping their heating off, as NGOs issue stark warnings of a coming crisis.

19/10/2023

Business

UK: Alcohol-free beverages to be labelled as ‘wine’

The UK government wants to water down wine in an effort to make consumers’ lives easier and favour the post-Brexit UK wine industry.

19/10/2023

Culture news

British Museum to digitise collection to prevent more thefts

The British Museum, one of the most visited in the world, has been dealing with the aftermath of thefts which highlighted internal failings and led to the exit of its director.

18/10/2023

Earth News

Greta Thunberg charged after protesting London oil conference

‘Oscars of oil’: What is the Energy Intelligence Forum and why are Fossil Free London activists trying to shut it down?

18/10/2023