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Abdulrazak Gurnah receives his Nobel Literature Prize in London

British novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah, winner of this year's Nobel Prize for Literature, received his medal on Monday in London.

07/12/2021

Mobility

Uber setback as UK court rules business model unlawful

The ridesharing app lost the argument that it only acts as an agent for drivers in the British capital, setting the taxi app market up for a major overhaul.

07/12/2021

Culture news

Boiling Point's Bart Ruspoli on the challenges of indie filmmaking

Critically-acclaimed and now award-winning one-shot kitchen nightmare, Boiling Point, came after a 2019 short. How did producers make the transition to feature?

06/12/2021

Culture news

'After Love' comes out tops at the British Independent Film Awards

Aleem Khan took to the stage for his Best Director win, announcing that "not in my wildest dreams did I think this would be happening tonight."

06/12/2021

Culture news

Prince William reveals why Tina Turner reminds him of his mother Diana

Speaking to Apple in a mental health podcast, the Prince explored a selection of music memories about family members past and present.

06/12/2021

Culture news

Antony Sher: Shakespearean specialist who had stage fright dies at 72

After winning acclaim as a pillar of British theatre, Sher began to explore both his Jewish and his South African heritage.

03/12/2021

Travel News

UK travel: Common COVID-19 insurance questions answered

Want travel insurance that covers COVID-19 costs? Here’s what you can get.

03/12/2021

Green News

Shell pulls out of controversial and 'unnecessary' Cambo oilfield

Environmentalists celebrate as the contentious Cambo project looks to be further in jeopardy.

03/12/2021

Art

'Are we at war with Norway?' Brits reel at 'sad' Christmas Tree gift

Norway has selected and delivered one of its best Christmas trees to London every year since 1947 as a festive gift. What went wrong this year?

02/12/2021

Health news

Xevudy: UK approves new COVID drug found to cut risk of death by 79%

Sotrovimab, with the brand name Xevudy, is the second COVID drug to be approved by the UK's medicines agency.

02/12/2021

United Kingdom

Storm Arwen: 30,000 people still without power in the UK

Regional authorities say the storm damage is the "most significant" they have ever had to deal with.

01/12/2021

Travel News

Omicron sees ‘prison-like’ quarantine hotels return to the UK

Guests pay upwards of €4,000 for 10 days in "horrific" quarantine hotels.

01/12/2021

No Comment

Lord Mayor of the City of London unveils a rubbish Christmas tree

The Lord Mayor of the City of London unveils a Christmas tree made out of waste at his official residence, Mansion House.

01/12/2021

Travel News

Are the UK travel rules likely to change again?

More countries could be added to the red list before the next review, as Scotland and Wales call for a "four nations" approach.

30/11/2021

Eco-Innovation

Tidal energy could help the UK reach net-zero but is it too expensive?

Harnessing the power of the ocean could be a gamechanger for this island nation but investment is needed to make tidal energy projects cheaper.

30/11/2021

Tech News

Facebook ordered to sell GIF making service Giphy

The social media giant bought the GIF sharing service last year, but UK competition authorities said it would distort Britain's digital advertising market.

30/11/2021

Travel News

Cheap PCR tests are advertised for less than £1. But are they a scam?

Tests on the UK government's approved list of providers are being offered for as little as 95p but these options might not be suitable for all travellers.

29/11/2021

Travel News

UK travel rules on one day trips and connecting flights explained

Following the Omicron variant, travellers to the UK face a tighter set of rules. Here we take a look at some of the grey areas.

29/11/2021

Climate

‘A human catastrophe’: The UK’s first climate refugees refuse to leave

By 2054, this tiny Welsh village will be lost to the sea

29/11/2021

Green News

Why are Insulate Britain activists on hunger strike?

Emma Smart says she misses the birds and trees she could see from her prison cell, as her hunger strike reaches 14 days.

29/11/2021

Art

World's first NFT ballet set to go on sale

London Royal Ballet's prima ballerina will star in pieces set to go on auction for £50,000.

29/11/2021

United Kingdom

Omicron: Booster shots to be available to all adults in the UK

Scientists in the UK have advised that all adults should now be included in the COVID-19 booster jab campaign in the wake of the spread of the Omicron variant.

29/11/2021

United Kingdom

Customers snowed in at Britain’s highest pub for three nights

Dozens of people who went to Tan Hill Inn in Yorkshire to watch an Oasis tribute band on Friday were left stuck at the pub for three nights after heavy snowfall.

29/11/2021

Sport

German Ralf Rangnick confirmed as Manchester United's interim manager

Ralf Rangnick, who previouly managed 1899 Hoffenheim, Schalke 04 and RB Leipzeig, will stay on as manager until the end of the season.

29/11/2021

Travel News

UK travel restrictions: Day 2 and pre-departure test rules explained

All UK arrivals have to show a negative COVID-19 test on arrival and do a PCR test on or before day 2.

27/11/2021

Health news

Could a nasal spray be the solution to preventing and treating COVID?

Trials are underway in the UK on a COVID nasal spray called pHOXWELL which researchers believe is capable of stopping any variant of concern.

27/11/2021