United Kingdom

United Kingdom

London's 'Big Ben' fully visible again to ring in the New Year

"It's an international symbol, an international symbol of democracy, and [...] it was the only bell allowed to ring during the Second World War. So that was the sound of liberty and hope."

23/12/2021

United Kingdom

Omicron cases have reduced hospitalisation risk, early studies say

Early studies suggest that Omicron COVID cases have a reduced risk of hospitalisation, compared with the Delta variant.

22/12/2021

United Kingdom

UK daily COVID-19 infections pass 100,000 for the first time

The UK registered a record-breaking 106,122 new COVID-19 infections in 24 hours ahead of the holidays.

22/12/2021

Money

Arsenal fan token ads broke rules by 'trivialising' crypto risk

The ban is the first time adverts for football club "fan tokens" have been found to have broken the rules by the UK's advertising regulator.

22/12/2021

United Kingdom

'Our position is unchanged': New Brexit minister but same old problem?

Truss was appointed to lead the UK's post-Brexit negotiations after the surprise resignation of Lord David Frost.

22/12/2021

Nature

Meet the flying sea turtle who travelled 8,000 kilometres to Scotland

This injured sea turtle flew from the sunny Maldives to her new home in the Scottish lochs

22/12/2021

Green News

Are the UK government's fishing licences illegal?

Conservation charity Oceana is calling for stronger restrictions in Marine Protected Areas.

21/12/2021

Eco-Innovation

Vegan tattoos: How is the industry going green?

As the world struggles to cope with waste, the tattoo industry is steaming ahead by turning its back on single-use plastics and harmful toxins.

21/12/2021

United Kingdom

New Year's Eve parties in London and Scotland scrapped as COVID surges

The UK has reported record cases in recent days, with 91,743 in the last 24 hours reported on Monday.

21/12/2021

Art

Titanic exhibition in London retells tragic stories and heroic deeds

'Titanic The Exhibition' is taking a fresh look at the tragedy of the ill-fated ocean liner, which sank in 1912 on its maiden voyage

21/12/2021

United Kingdom

UK court orders Dubai rule to pay €645 million to ex-wife and children

Dubai ruler ordered by UK court to pay €645 million to his ex-wife and their children

21/12/2021

Series

Let’s talk dirty - would you wear biodegradable underwear?

“This is what you call slow fashion in its extreme."

21/12/2021

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II to skip Christmas trip amid Omicron surge

Queen Elizabeth II has decided not to spend Christmas at the royal Sandringham estate in eastern England.

20/12/2021

My Europe Series

Scotland could soon pardon thousands of women executed as witches

Nearly 4,000 people in Scotland were accused of witchcraft between 1563 and 1736, many of whom were tortured and executed.

20/12/2021

Living

What is the most eco-friendly Christmas tree you can buy?

Whether fake or real, it's important to think about the whole life cycle when picking your Christmas tree this year.

20/12/2021

United Kingdom

UK pleas for out-of-work teachers to return amid 'Omicron tidal wave'

Education workers are 26% more likely to contract COVID-19 than the general population, according to a union.

20/12/2021

United Kingdom

Liz Truss appointed UK Brexit minister after David Frost's shock exit

David Frost quit his post as Brexit minister while PM Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party faces a major crisis in confidence from both lawmakers and voters alike.

19/12/2021

Nature

Why ‘battery-farmed’ salmon should be off the menu this Christmas

Smoked salmon might sound like an appealing breakfast, but the industry is rife with environmental issues.

18/12/2021

United Kingdom

UK COVID-19 cases hit record high for third day as Omicron spreads

The UK registered more than 93,000 COVID-19 cases as the new Omicron variant spreads.

17/12/2021

Living

Rentable Christmas trees are now a thing thanks to this London company

A London company is offering customers a chance to rent a Christmas tree and return it in the new year.

17/12/2021

The Kitchen

Stevie Parle's Amalfi lemon and basil spaghetti recipe | The Kitchen

A classic Sicilian pasta of 6 ingredients only that can be served for dinner within 20 minutes.

17/12/2021

Green News

Why are hundreds of dead puffins washing up on Scottish shores?

Scientists say the 'puffin wreck' is one of the biggest in 50 years.

17/12/2021

Europe News

Brussels moves to help supply of medicines to Northern Ireland

The UK cautiously welcomed the proposals as "constructive" but said it needed to look at the text more closely.

17/12/2021

United Kingdom

Woman arrested after four children die in London house fire

About 60 firefighters were deployed to tackle the "intense blaze" in south London on Thursday evening. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

17/12/2021

United Kingdom

Australia, Britain sign free trade agreement

Britain has touted the deal as its largest “from scratch” to be finalised.

17/12/2021

United Kingdom

'Party is over': UK's ruling Tories lose safe seat they've always held

The defeat caps a turbulent few weeks for Boris Johnson.

17/12/2021