United Kingdom

Culture news

Queen Elizabeth goes platinum, but who are the other long rulers?

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor has smashed records in British history, but she needs a few more months to be the outright longest-ruling monarch. Here's the rest of the field.

05/02/2022

Art

'Bob Marley: One Love Experience' in London features cannabis forest

The exhibition's ten-week stay at the capital's Saatchi Gallery contains personal possessions, multi-sensory rooms, and rare photographic finds.

04/02/2022

Nature

Could deforestation bring about the end of the orchid?

More than 5,000 flagrant flowers will be on display at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew this weekend, as the Orchid 2022 festival gets underway.

04/02/2022

Nature

Scientists trial vaccine for ‘deadly disease’ killing Asian elephants

The virus has been a nightmare for zoos and is now being reported in wild herds of endangered Asian elephants too.

04/02/2022

Lifestyle

Over 5,000 Costa Rican orchid blooms transform London's Kew Gardens

Britain's Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew has just unveiled its annual orchid festival, turning a sliver of southwest London into a riot of tropical colour and flora.

04/02/2022

My Europe Series

After 70 years on the throne, is this the Queen's worst yet?

Queen Elizabeth II once described 1992 as an 'annus horribilis'. Author and historian Andrew Lownie says this year has been even worse.

04/02/2022

United Kingdom

Fifth aide resigns as 'Partygate' pressure continues for Boris Johnson

Elena Narozanski has become the latest to quit Downing Street.

03/02/2022

Green News

What the UK energy bill hike means for green-powered households

There are calls for a windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas giants after Shell reported profits of €18 billion last year.

03/02/2022

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland first minister resigns amid post-Brexit discontent

Paul Givan was expected to hand in his resignation by the end of the week.

03/02/2022

Culture news

'Dune' dominates BAFTAs with 11 nods: The nominations list in full

The 75th annual British Academy Film Awards will take place on 13 March at London's Royal Albert Hall. Here is the list of films that nominated this year.

03/02/2022

United Kingdom

Energy bills to rise €833 for average UK households

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak says the government will set aside more than €10 billion to support customers.

03/02/2022

United Kingdom

Judge rejects stopping Northern Ireland post-Brexit border controls

It is unclear whether or not this order will be followed, with some within the DUP arguing that the administration is under a legal obligation to carry them out.

02/02/2022

Tech News

Royal Mail unveils new QR code stamps to send videos and messages

The new stamps, which will connect "physical letters to the digital world," mirror similar ones already in use in France and Germany.

02/02/2022

Culture news

Team drops rapist player after intervention from bestselling author

Raith Rovers have reneged on their signing of David Goodwillie who was found guilty by a judge of raping a woman in 2017.

02/02/2022

United Kingdom

'I'll comply with the law': Boris Johnson faces MPs after Gray report

The British prime minister could face a fine if UK police discover that he breached COVID-19 regulations.

02/02/2022

Art

First exhibition dedicated to Van Gogh's self-portraits hits London

The show at London's Courtauld Gallery will present some of the Dutch artist's self-portraits for the very first time.

01/02/2022

United Kingdom

Watch: Pilot forced to abort landing attempt amid high winds

A British Airways plane failed to land on the first attempt on Monday, footage showed, due to high winds in London.

01/02/2022

Green News

British pig farmers 'fear ruin' over Brexit and the rise of veganism

There is a butcher shortage in the UK, which is creating a slaughter backlog for many pig farmers.

31/01/2022

No Comment

Scottish island sweeps up Olympic curling

Ailsa Craig granite will be used at the Beijing Winter Olympics, which start with a mixed doubles event between Great Britain and Sweden on Wednesday.

31/01/2022

United Kingdom

What did Sue Gray's report say about lockdown parties in Downing St?

The verdict is in.

31/01/2022

United Kingdom

'He took us all for fools': UK PM slammed over 'partygate' report

"The prime minister took us all for fools" and "showed himself unfit for office", said opposition leader Keir Starmer

31/01/2022

Sport

Christian Eriksen signs for Brentford, seven months after heart attack

He collapsed during Denmark's match against Finland last June.

31/01/2022

United Kingdom

Man Utd suspend Mason Greenwood after arrest for alleged violence

“An investigation was launched and following enquiries we can confirm a man in his 20s has since been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault,” Greater Manchester Police said in a statement.

30/01/2022

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland marks 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday massacre

Hundreds made their way to the Bloody Sunday Monument for the annual memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony, carrying pictures of the victims and flowers in their memory.

30/01/2022

Living

This company wants to pay you and your dog €9000 to go vegan

If you're prepared to go plant-based for three months with your dog, you could earn a hefty sum.

28/01/2022

Living

Here are some of the inventive ways people are reusing COVID plastics

Old tests are being repurposed into sparkly jewellery, plant pot labels and more, but not all of our pandemic plastics are necessary.

28/01/2022