United Kingdom

Green News

New grapes, new regions: Winemakers rethink terroir in warming world

England already has a reputation for great sparkling wines, as climate change shifts the focus of wine production.

18/04/2025

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Easter arrives early for animals in UK's Whipsnade Zoo

Whipsnade Zoo is part of the Zoological Society of London, a science-driven conservation charity working to restore wildlife in the UK and around the world.

16/04/2025

Tech News

Google faces €5.8 billion lawsuit in UK for 'overcharging' for search

A class action is demanding Google pay out £5 billion (€5.83 billion) to British companies that have been forced to buy ads on its search engine.

16/04/2025

United Kingdom

UK Supreme Court defines woman as someone born biologically female

The ruling excludes transgender women from the definition under the British Equality Act, but the court emphasised that it "does not remove protection from trans people".

16/04/2025

Economy

UK inflation falls more than expected boosting rate cut chances

Although there is increased speculation of more interest rate cuts this year, sticky-high inflation, which remains above the Bank of England's 2% threshold and an escalating global tariff war continue to be concerns.

16/04/2025

Culture news

Curtain call for commissions: Is British theatre in crisis?

Original works have dropped by nearly a third in a decade, according to new research into the UK’s theatre industry with an increasing number of playhouses facing closure.

15/04/2025

Europe News

Leaders meet in London to raise funds for war-torn Sudan

On the second anniversary of the outbreak of Sudan’s civil war, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced €140 million in new aid during an international conference in London.

15/04/2025

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London chocolatier takes inspiration from Dubai for luxury Easter eggs

One egg in particular, made with something known as 'Dubai chocolate', features a crunchy mixture of chocolate, pistachio cream and knafeh, a crispy filo dough that is better known for its use in baklava.

15/04/2025

Business

Raw materials to keep British Steel plant operating reach the UK

The UK government said on Tuesday that it had bought enough raw materials to keep Britain’s last steelmaking blast furnaces operating for the “coming weeks.”

15/04/2025

Culture news

Volunteer actors rail against Jeff Bezos private theatre performance

Volunteer actors have raised concerns after interactive theatre show ‘You Me Bum Bum Train’ put on a special performance for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

15/04/2025

Europe News

Former UK Tory MP charged with cheating in election betting scandal

Craig Williams was one of 15 people charged by the Gambling Commission on Monday over bets placed on the date of the UK's 2024 general election.

14/04/2025

Culture news

TV reboot of Harry Potter announces first cast members

A lot of guessing and speculation can be put to rest, as HBO has made its first official casting announcement for some of the wizarding world...

14/04/2025

Culture news

London Eurovision Party gives fans a taste of what to expect in Basel

The London Eurovision Party kicked off the 2025 contest in style, with 23 acts performing their songs - giving fans a taste of what to expect in Basel.

14/04/2025

Business

China warns UK government to treat owners of British Steel fairly

The warning comes two days after the UK government took control of Chinese-owned British Steel using emergency powers.

14/04/2025

Art

Rare painting by Emily Brontë purchased by museum

The painting is expected to join the Brontë Parsonage Museum's permanent display.

14/04/2025

United Kingdom

Bangladesh court issues arrest warrant for former UK minister Siddiq

Lawyers for Siddiq said the charges against Tulip Siddiq were “politically motivated” and “completely false,” and that Dhaka has provided no evidence to support its claims.

14/04/2025

Economy

Chinese investment in the UK will face 'high trust bar', says minister

Chinese firms will have to fulfil strict criteria when investing in key sectors in the UK in the future, said the UK government after the rescue of British Steel.

14/04/2025

Art

Cartier’s glittering legacy showcased in new V&A exhibition

From royal tiaras worn at coronations to celebrity showstoppers on red carpets, a new exhibition at London’s V&A Museum is showcasing over a century of Cartier’s most iconic and extravagant creations.

13/04/2025

Economy

UK economy sees unexpected growth spurt in February before tariff woes

Although February's GDP report was upbeat, it did little to boost investor sentiment as US tariff uncertainties continue to weigh on the British and global economy.

11/04/2025

Art

A conspiracy undone: Is Banksy a woman?

Ever shrouded in mystery, the identity of Banksy, the world's most famous street artists, claims to have been uncovered by one man on a mission...

11/04/2025

Europe News

Child sex offenders using dating apps at alarming rates, study reveals

Nearly two thirds of surveyed men who have sexually offended children use dating platforms, with over one in five offenders use dating apps daily.

10/04/2025

Health news

New spit test better than blood test at detecting prostate cancer

The saliva test appears to be more accurate than the standard test, which uses blood samples.

10/04/2025

Culture news

MPs call for urgent action to save British film and TV from collapse

MPs warn that the UK’s film and TV industry is in crisis, with independent production collapsing under the weight of streaming giants - and call for urgent government action to protect British stories, jobs, and talent.

10/04/2025

Tech News

Minority Report: UK forges 'murder prediction' project to stop killers

A new report from UK-based charity Statewatch says the UK is trying to develop a programme that will use police and government data to decide how likely someone is to kill.

09/04/2025

Culture news

Universal unveils plans for Europe's biggest theme park in UK

Universal Studios will open its first European theme park in the UK in 2031.

09/04/2025

Tech News

Europe says hypersonic weapons are 'critical' tech. What are they?

Anglo-American researchers have completed tests on a propulsion system that should power a cutting-edge hypersonic missile before the end of the decade. What about Europe?

08/04/2025