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Work

Get paid the same for less work in UK four-day week trial

The six-month pilot scheme is recruiting companies to research the potential benefits of a shorter working week.

18/01/2022

Money

Crypto adverts face crackdown by UK authorities

Britain's financial industry regulator will soon set the rules for advertising crypto assets, the government announced on Monday.

18/01/2022

United Kingdom

UK to freeze BBC licence fee for two years amid 'partygate' scandal

The UK said it would freeze the BBC's licence fee while the opposition claimed the move was meant to create a distraction from the prime minister's current scandals.

17/01/2022

United Kingdom

UK confirms plan to use military to limit Channel migrant crossings

The UK confirmed its plan to use the military to limit small boat crossings from France, one of several measures seen as an effort to shore up support for the prime minister amid a series of scandals.

17/01/2022

United Kingdom

Two UK teenagers arrested over Texas synagogue hostage taking

Four people were held hostage in Colleyville, Texas, on Saturday by an armed captor identified as British national Malik Faisal Akram.

17/01/2022

Living

Six eco-friendly home gadgets that will save you money

From solar kettles to shower-powered radios, there's plenty of little ways to make your home greener.

16/01/2022

United Kingdom

Prince Andrew sexual abuse claimants puts out call for witnesses

Virginia Giuffre has accused the British royal of sexually abusing her at age 17. Prince Andrew denies the claims.

15/01/2022

No Comment

Hundreds take part in 'Kill the Bill' protest in London

Hundreds of protesters rally in London against the controversial "Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts" bill.

15/01/2022

United Kingdom

Britain's opposition leader urges Boris Johnson to resign

On Friday Johnson's office had to apologise to the royal family for holding staff parties the night before Prince Philip's funeral last year.

15/01/2022

Green News

Londoners told to avoid exercise as pollution levels rocket

The warning comes as PM2.5 concentrations are 6.5 times higher than WHO guideline levels.

14/01/2022

United Kingdom

Johnson's office apologises to Queen for party before Philip funeral

Downing Street says the government acknowledges a lockdown-breaching party the night before the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral has caused "significant public anger".

14/01/2022

United Kingdom

UK spies accuse political donor of pro-China interference

The head of the MI6 overseas intelligence agency has described China as one of the biggest threats to Britain and its allies.

13/01/2022

United Kingdom

Prince Andrew returns military affiliations amid sexual abuse case

Queen Elizabeth's third child is being accused by Virginia Guiffre of sexually abusing her when she was 17 and being trafficked by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

13/01/2022

Culture news

Billie Eilish to replace Travis Scott on Coachella 2022 lineup

The switch makes 20-year-old Eilish the youngest artist to ever headline one of the world's biggest festivals.

13/01/2022

United Kingdom

One step at a time: UK-EU talks resume to unlock post-Brexit stalemate

EU officials hope the British foreign secretary now leading UK negotiations can help unblock deadlocked talks as they resume on Thursday.

13/01/2022

Art

Eric Gill statue row: Should we remove art made by sexual predators?

Gill, who died in 1940, is the latest moral focus. His posthumous diaries revealed that he sexually abused his daughters and the family dog.

13/01/2022

Art

Watercolours painted by Prince Charles on display in London gallery

A collection of 79 watercolours painted by none other than the heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, are on display at the Garrison Chapel in London

12/01/2022

Art

Mural exploring mental health on display at Saatchi Gallery in London

The artwork was created in situ and has been on display at the 'Journeys: The Healing Arts' exhibition.

12/01/2022

United Kingdom

A year since Brexit: London's financial crown shaken but still intact

The City of London remains Europe's top financial sector despite losing key business and bankers to rival EU hubs.

12/01/2022

Culture news

A 'triumph' for visibility: Joelle Taylor wins TS Eliot poetry prize

The prestigious award was given to Taylor for her collection “C+nto & Othered Poems,” on her experiences as a butch lesbian.

12/01/2022

United Kingdom

Prince Andrew loses bid to get sexual assault civil case thrown out

Andrew has denied Giuffre's accusations that he forced her to have sex more than two decades ago at the London home of former Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, and abused her at two other Epstein properties.

12/01/2022

United Kingdom

UK PM told to resign after admitting he attended party during lockdown

Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer accused Boris Johnson of "lying through his teeth" and called on him to "do the decent thing, and resign".

12/01/2022

Culture news

Rolling Stones honoured with UK stamps featuring iconic perfomances

The Stones celebrate their 60th anniversary this year, after their drummer Charlie Watts died in August 2021, aged 80.

11/01/2022

United Kingdom

Outrage over claims Boris Johnson's office held party during lockdown

The UK prime minister faces fury over claims that Downing Street staff were invited to a 'bring your own booze' garden party, when social mixing was banned.

11/01/2022

Nature

Giant millipedes ‘as big as cars’ once roamed the UK, experts find

The arthropods, known for having two pairs of jointed legs on their body, were found near Newcastle.

10/01/2022

Health news

Catching a cold can help fight off COVID, new study finds

Researchers found that the body's immune response to some common colds helped fight off COVID-19 infection, but warned that it was not a reliable form of protection on its own.

10/01/2022