United Kingdom

United Kingdom

UK police charge 25-year-old man with murder of Conservative MP

Ali Harbi Ali was arrested shortly after the attack on MP Sir David Amess last Friday as he was meeting constituents in the Essex town of Leigh-on-Sea.

21/10/2021

Design

Iconic London music venue Koko to reopen after devastating 2020 fire

The small theatre, situated on the south end of London's iconic Camden Market, has hosted the likes of Coldplay, Taylor Swift, and Madonna for intimate shows.

21/10/2021

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson hails trade deal agreed between UK and New Zealand

Trade with New Zealand currently accounts for just 0.2 percent of the UK’s trade, but Britain hopes the new deal will help gain membership of the trans-Pacific trade partnership.

21/10/2021

Culture news

Broken records: UK streaming services face government heat

Streaming platforms in the UK such as Spotify and Apple Music could face tough times ahead as the government looks into investigating how they run.

20/10/2021

Art

Syrian refugee puppet Little Amal arrives in the UK in 8,000km journey

The Walk With Amal initiative encourages people living in Europe to follow the puppet's 8,000km journey to safety, representing millions of young refugees.

20/10/2021

The Exchange

COP26: Global business leaders want tangible concrete objectives to combat climate change

In partnership with Media City

The world’s largest businesses will meet with politicians and activists at the end of October in what’s being called a last chance to deal with the climate change crisis.

20/10/2021

Green News

Local activists in long battle to stop oil drilling on Isle of Wight

UK Oil and Gas Investments wanted to drill for oil on the Isle of Wight, their plans have just been refused.

20/10/2021

Stays

London’s new late night lounge is a sexy spot for cocktail lovers

We spent an evening in London’s new late night cocktail bar. Here’s our verdict.

20/10/2021

Food and Drink

Inside London's Theatre Royal: Bringing sticky, decadent afternoon tea

One of London's oldest theatres has launched a new afternoon tea menu taking inspiration from Regency-era dining - expect meaty pies and custard filled buns.

20/10/2021

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth accepts medical advice to rest, cancels N Ireland trip

The palace said the 95-year-old monarch is “in good spirits and is disappointed that she will no longer be able to visit Northern Ireland."

20/10/2021

United Kingdom

UK health leaders call for ‘Plan B’ to avoid winter COVID-19 crisis

Health leaders have called on the British government to introduce ‘Plan B’ measures to avoid a COVID-19 crisis this winter.

20/10/2021

Green News

Euroviews. I tried the new McPlant burger and 'it just tastes great'

My verdict on McDonald’s first-ever vegan meat burger, which launched in over 250 outlets in the UK this month.

20/10/2021

United Kingdom

Johnson's government under pressure as COVID cases continue to rise

The UK is is struggling with one of the highest COVID-19 infection rates in Europe, despite the early success of its vaccination campaign.

19/10/2021

Scenes

Meet the man who’s aiming to change the face of aviation

In partnership with Media City

“I wanted to change the thought process that you can't do something because you're not represented, I want the young people to be the representation that they seek.”

18/10/2021

United Kingdom

Sir David Amess: UK's parliament pays tribute to murdered MP

He died on Friday after being stabbed multiple times during meetings with constituents.

18/10/2021

Climate

‘Mums for Lungs’ call for a ban on wood-burning stoves

Despite more than 18,000 complaints over the last 6 years, just 19 fines have been issued for wood burning in the UK.

18/10/2021

Tech News

UK schools pause use of facial recognition technology

Nine schools in North Ayrshire in Scotland had been using the technology for a week.

18/10/2021

United Kingdom

Man admits organising footballer Emiliano Sala's fatal flight in court

David Henderson was accused of acting in a reckless or negligent manner that could have endangered the plane, which crashed into the English Channel in January 2019.

18/10/2021

Green News

Milan food waste scheme among Prince William's Earthshot Prize winners

The Italian city's project, which distributes leftover food to those in need, took one of the awards at the Earthshot progamme which seeks new ways to tackle environmental challenges.

18/10/2021

United Kingdom

Hope, conflicted morality as Newcastle fans welcome Saudis

It was a day of celebration even before kickoff against Tottenham on Sunday at St. James’ Park with Newcastle under Saudi ownership.

17/10/2021

Culture news

Musical celebrating life and works of Bob Marley set for London stage

A musical about the reggae legend and pioneer, Bob Marley, opens in London's West End after a six-year wait.

17/10/2021

United Kingdom

Spotlight on politicians' safety after fatal stabbing of British MP

Amess was stabbed at a constituent meeting known as a surgery in Leigh-on-Sea on Friday and died at the scene. In 2016, MP Jo Cox was shot and stabbed while on her way to a surgery.

17/10/2021

Green News

Euroviews. How and why hospital surgery is contributing to the climate emergency

Most surgeons are not even aware of the scale of surgical practice’s carbon footprint, despite it being hefty.

16/10/2021

United Kingdom

Suspect in fatal stabbing of British MP detained under terrorism act

Conservative MP David Amess was fatally stabbed during a meeting with constituents in Leigh on Sea.

16/10/2021

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson pays tribute to David Amess after UK MP stabbed to death

A 25-year-old man is in custody and police have launched a murder probe following the death of the 69-year-old Conservative MP from Essex in southeast England.

15/10/2021

Green News

Watch as 'evil' Shell CEO is confronted by protestors on stage

Activists from Stop Cambo say they had already raised concerns about the fossil fuel boss being allowed to speak on the panel.

15/10/2021