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Art

UK queer history museum opens doors

The UK’s first LGBTQ+ history museum has opened its doors in London, commemorating and celebrating queer histories from across the country.

11/05/2022

Culture news

Europe's best LGBTQ+ museums celebrating queer history

To celebrate the opening of the UK's first permanent LGBTQ+ museum, we take a look at the queer museums of Europe.

11/05/2022

Art

'Dreamachine': Is it possible to see art with your eyes closed?

Conjured entirely by light and music, a new experience titled 'Dreamachine' promises to unfold a colourful world of patterns and shapes behind visitors closed eyes

11/05/2022

Sport

Erling Haaland: Manchester City agree transfer with Borussia Dortmund

Terms still have to be agreed with the player.

10/05/2022

Green News

Peaceful protestors could be jailed for 6 months under new UK laws

Changes to the law were previously thrown out by the UK’s House of Lords but are set to return under the new Queen’s Speech plan.

10/05/2022

United Kingdom

Watch: Prince Charles replaces Queen for UK parliament speech

The queen pulled out due to “mobility issues”.

10/05/2022

United Kingdom

Queen, 96, won't attend parliament due to 'episodic mobility problems'

The Prince of Wales will read the queen’s speech on her majesty’s behalf.

09/05/2022

United Kingdom

UK Labour leader pledges to resign if found to have broken COVID rules

Police are investigating a gathering of party officials at which Keir Starmer had a takeout curry and a beer, in an MP's constituency office in April 2021.

09/05/2022

Europe News

How will Sinn Fein's win in Northern Ireland impact Brexit?

The historic vote in Northern Ireland was succeeded by well-rehearsed accusations of inflexibility from both Brussels and London.

09/05/2022

Travel News

Birmingham and Manchester airport queues leave passengers reeling

Passengers in fresh despair at Birmingham and Manchester airports as staff shortages leave people queuing out the terminals, unable to cope with surge in travel.

09/05/2022

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Ready, Steady, Mow! British lawnmower racing season gets underway

The cream of the British lawnmower racing crop assembled in the Surrey village of Lingfield on Sunday for the start of a new season.

09/05/2022

Travel News

TUI tells passengers there'll be no food or drink available on flights

Passengers prepare for uncomfortable flights as TUI warns that a shortage of catering is affecting food and drink supplies on its planes.

09/05/2022

Culture news

Ncuti Gatwa named first black actor in leading Doctor Who role

Ncuti Gatwa will replace Jodie Whittaker as the 14th Time Lord in cult BBC series Doctor Who.

09/05/2022

United Kingdom

Sinn Fein seals historic Northern Ireland election win

Michelle O'Neill, Sinn Fein's Vice President, called it a "historic day" and said the party would "work hard for everyone."

06/05/2022

United Kingdom

Labour party leader faces police investigation over COVID gathering

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been alleged to have broken lockdown rules at a gathering at a Durham MP's constituency office in April 2021 ahead of an election.

06/05/2022

Tech News

UK announces plans for new digital watchdog to get tough on Big Tech

Companies like Google and Facebook could face big fines from a new UK regulator if they fail to follow the rules.

06/05/2022

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Seagull 'ziplined' to safety after getting hooked on a wire

A gull caught upside-down on a utility wire was rescued by a creative fire crew in Sunderland, England.

06/05/2022

United Kingdom

Johnson admits 'tough night' as Tories lose ground in local elections

The UK's ruling party was almost wiped out in London and lost councils elsewhere, but the Labour opposition has failed to make a breakthrough nationally.

06/05/2022

United Kingdom

Bank of England raises key rate to highest level in 13 years

The Bank of England raised its key interest rate to the highest level in 13 years on Thursday.

05/05/2022

Experiences

Platinum Jubilee: How to eat, drink, and party like a royal

In June, Brits will get a special four-day bank holiday weekend to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Here’s your ultimate guide to the festivities.

05/05/2022

United Kingdom

What is at stake as voters head to polls in elections across the UK?

Thursday's local elections are seen as a major test for PM Boris Johnson and his ruling Conservatives.

05/05/2022

Health news

Severe COVID-19 could affect brain as much as ageing 20 years

Cognitive impairment, such as difficulty recalling words, could also be affecting many people who have had COVID-19 but were not hospitalised, the study found.

04/05/2022

My Europe Series

'Absolutely ridiculous': UK scheme to host Ukrainian refugees slammed

"We are fighting a catalogue of things," said Lucy, 34. "We went into this with trust, but unfortunately as the days pass it is clear something is deeply wrong with the system."

03/05/2022

Green News

Voulez-vous Divest: Major banking AGM interrupted by ABBA flashmob

Extinction Money Rebellion interrupted HSBC’s annual meeting in London to sing them a pop classic.

03/05/2022

Eco-Innovation

This underwater plant absorbs carbon 30 times faster than a rainforest

One environmental charity wants to repopulate the UK’s coasts with this carbon-capturing plant.

03/05/2022

United Kingdom

Despite UK crackdown plans, hundreds cross Channel in small boats

The Ministry of Defense said 254 people arrived on the English coast in seven boats from northern France on Sunday, and more people were brought ashore by British lifeboats on Monday.

02/05/2022