United Kingdom

United Kingdom

UK MPs approve probe into Boris Johnson's alleged 'partygate' lies

If the inquiry by a committee of MPs finds that Johnson lied to parliament over illegal parties during Covid lockdowns, pressure will intensify for him to resign.

21/04/2022

Rethink

Meet the man testing psychedelics to solve the mental health crisis

Dr David Erritzoe is leading the charge to use a new type of approach to mental health treatments by combining psychedelics with psychotherapy

21/04/2022

Climate

Environmental journalists on what was missing from their schooling

As the UK announces a new climate change GCSE, our team reveals what they wish they’d learnt at school.

21/04/2022

Nature

Can becoming a 'Lord of Glencoe' really help conserve Scotland?

Highland Titles has made thousands of people green 'lairds' - including Beyonce. We investigated what's going on with the souvenir plot scheme.

21/04/2022

Green News

Here's what 4 teenagers think about the UK's new climate change exam

Exclusive or accessible? Here’s what young people feel about the new Natural History GCSE.

21/04/2022

Sport

Manchester United appoint Dutch manager Erik ten Hag

Ten Hag faces a massive rebuilding job.

21/04/2022

United Kingdom

New photograph released as Queen Elizabeth II celebrates 96th birthday

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will mark her 96th birthday privately on Thursday at her Sandringham Estate in eastern England.

21/04/2022

No Comment

"Pinocchio" PM should pack his bags and go according to Scottish MP

Scottish MP Richard Thomson called UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson 'Pinocchio' in the House of Commons during weekly Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs).

20/04/2022

No Comment

Assange supporters gather in front of court ordering his extradition to US

Supporters of Julian Assange gather in London after a UK court issued a formal order to extradite the WikiLeaks founder to the United States to face trial over the publication of secret files relating to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

20/04/2022

United Kingdom

UK Court approves extradition of WikiLeaks' Julian Assange to US

Assange’s lawyers say that he could be sentenced to up to 175 years behind bars.

20/04/2022

Destinations

Is Birmingham the UK's most underrated city?

Often reduced to its industrial past and setting of TV show Peaky Blinders, Birmingham deserves more praise than it gets. We find out why.

20/04/2022

United Kingdom

Opposition calls UK PM's response to Partygate scandal 'a joke'

Kier Starmer labelled Boris Johnson's response to the Partygate scandal "an insult to the public" after the UK PM renewed his apology in Parliament.

19/04/2022

Travel News

‘Risk of insider threat’, says UK minister speeding up airport hiring

It is hoped that hiring more staff will stop airport ‘chaos’ ahead of the summer.

19/04/2022

United Kingdom

UK Prime Minister's Office was infected with spyware, researchers say

Computer systems of the UK government and foreign office were infected with spyware, Citizen Lab says.

19/04/2022

United Kingdom

Archbishop slams UK-Rwanda asylum plan as 'against the nature of God'

The head of the Church of England, the Archbishop of Canterbury, said in his Easter sermon that the UK's plan to send some asylum seekers to Africa poses "serious ethical questions".

17/04/2022

Living

Watch how ethical chocolate eggs are made in this traditional workshop

Walk around in the workshop of UK-based Chocolarder to get a first-hand experience of what their strict ethical approach is all about.

17/04/2022

Eco-Innovation

Self-healing solar panels may be the future of reliable clean energy

Researchers have found a material which can self-repair, potentially revolutionising solar panel construction.

17/04/2022

Europe News

Climate activists bring London traffic to a standstill

Extinction Rebellion activists have blocked off bridges across London, as part of growing climate action in the UK.

15/04/2022

United Kingdom

Concern for British man reportedly captured by Russia in Mariupol

The UK government said it was in contact with Aiden Aslin's family amid hopes of his release.

15/04/2022

Nature

Watch animals at London Zoo eggsplore their Easter treats

The Zoological Society of London prepared some Easter treats for the animals in its zoo to find.

15/04/2022

Art

An immersive alien experience comes to London

Alienarium 5, a virtual reality exhibition that allows visitors to step into the shoes of an alien opens at the Serpentine Gallery in London.

15/04/2022

Europe News

Outrage at UK plan to fly asylum-seekers to Rwanda

The UK's plan to fly asylum-seekers to Rwanda has sparked outraged, while the government has said it is necessary to stop "people smugglers."

14/04/2022

Tech News

Scientists use giant gun in hunt for clean nuclear fusion energy

The technology involves firing a projectile ignited by gunpowder down a giant gun that eventually hits a target, resulting in nuclear fusion.

14/04/2022

Design

Design exhibition explores how football became the beautiful game

Sport meets design at the major new exhibition 'Designing the Beautiful Game' at London's Design Museum.

14/04/2022

Health news

Valneva’s inactivated COVID vaccine gets first approval in UK

Valneva’s COVID-19 vaccine uses traditional technology that may appeal to people reluctant to take mRNA shots.

14/04/2022

United Kingdom

UK plan to process some asylum seekers in Rwanda criticised

Amnesty International said the plan was "the very height of irresponsibility".

14/04/2022