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Living

Can I make my landlord insulate my home? Know your energy rights

We need better energy rules for ‘dodgy landlords’, says Insulate Britain.

02/04/2022

United Kingdom

Prince Andrew and former wife named in UK embezzlement court case

The Duke of York allegedly received "significant sums" from a London-based Turkish businessman but is not believed to have committed any wrongdoing.

01/04/2022

Green News

Greta Thunberg is publishing a handbook for tackling climate change

The climate activist says it will help readers connect the dots between threats to the climate, environment, sustainability and indigenous populations.

01/04/2022

Experiences

This hotel claims to heal women's broken hearts....for €2,500

The retreat also claims it can help you spot narcissists and avoid them forever.

31/03/2022

Green News

Cucumber crisis: Surging energy prices leave British greenhouses empty

"There's definitely going to be a lack of British produce in the supermarkets."

31/03/2022

Culture news

Shakespeare with northern accents creates social media furore in York

All the world's a stage, and that includes the north of England

31/03/2022

United Kingdom

UK maternity scandal probe finds over 200 avoidable baby deaths

The investigation uncovered "repeated" failures at the Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust in western England.

30/03/2022

United Kingdom

Conservative MP comes out as first UK transgender lawmaker

Wallis said he was suffering from post-traumatic stress after being raped last year.

30/03/2022

Health news

Dyson's new headphones are also an air purifier you can wear

The wearable delivers a "zone" of purified air and cuts out background noise.

30/03/2022

Green News

Euroviews. No, fracking isn't the answer to the UK's cost-of-living crisis

We shouldn't be making a return to fracking for gas in the UK, writes Jenny Medlicott, despite a growing movement among Tory MPs.

29/03/2022

Living

Energy crisis: Could public information campaigns change habits?

We spoke to historians about what lessons WW2 has for today, as Russia's war sparks a new need to cut oil and gas use quickly.

29/03/2022

No Comment

Royals gather to honorPrince Philip at memorial

Senior royals from around the world gathered Tuesday (29 MARCH 2022) for a memorial service for Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey that incorporated hymns and other touches dropped from his funeral last year because of the pandemic.

29/03/2022

United Kingdom

Queen makes first public appearance in months to honour Prince Philip

It was the British monarch's first public appearance in months amid health concerns.

29/03/2022

Nature

Could a tiny endangered spider stop a 'Disney-on-Thames' theme park?

Wildlife campaigners have welcomed London Resort's withdrawal, but say the fight to save Swanscombe Peninsula continues.

29/03/2022

United Kingdom

More calls for Johnson to quit as police recommend 'Partygate' fines

Police have recommended 20 fines so far after investigating multiple Downing Street parties, breaking the government's own COVID lockdown rules.

29/03/2022

Scenes

Meet Super Sam, the endurance athlete fuelled by the superpower of autism

In partnership with Media City

"I think the strength that people with autism have in terms of their focus, their ability to sustain long tasks for long periods without being distracted, are just wonderful traits."

28/03/2022

Culture news

British Museum agrees to remove Sackler name from galleries

The Sackler name has become synonymous with Purdue Pharma, the company that developed OxyContin.

28/03/2022

Home

Would you live in this conker-shaped pod?

These futuristic conker-shaped pods can be assembled together to form a house that expands or shrinks according to your needs.

25/03/2022

United Kingdom

Irish foreign minister moved from Belfast event over security alert

Local media have reported that a van had been hijacked and the driver was forced at gunpoint to drive to the Houben Centre where Coveney was speaking.

25/03/2022

United Kingdom

Outcry as P&O Ferries boss admits breaking law in sacking nearly 800

Corporate behaviour and government responsibility are under scrutiny after Peter Hebblethwaite told a parliamentary committee the ferry company failed to consult unions.

24/03/2022

Stays

Fancy an English staycation? Here are 5 hotels to book as soon you can

You’ll feel like you’ve stepped into Downton with a stay at one of these truly English properties.

24/03/2022

Work

UK government needs to 'get a grip on Whatsapp', report says

Like the rest of us, Boris Johnson's government is using messaging apps more and more. The problem is, they make it too easy to delete important information.

23/03/2022

United Kingdom

Several people treated after 'gas incident' at London Aquatics Centre

The London Ambulance Service has called it a "major incident" and said several people were being treated at the scene.

23/03/2022

Money

UK tightens rules on 'misleading and irresponsible' crypto ads

Adverts for crypto assets and exchanges will have to display warnings about financial risk and highlight that the industry is unregulated in Britain.

22/03/2022

Tech News

SpaceX to help rival OneWeb launch satellites after Russia dispute

The British satellite internet company is turning to SpaceX after launches with Russia’s Soyuz were cancelled over the war in Ukraine.

22/03/2022

United Kingdom

Release 'should have happened six years ago,' says Zaghari-Ratcliffe

The British charity worker has called for other hostages to be freed in Iran.

21/03/2022