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Explained: Half of holidaymakers confused by England’s new day 2 tests

England is now accepting lateral flow tests instead of more expensive PCR ones, but what does the new system involve exactly?

28/10/2021

Culture news

Cambridge University college returns looted cockerel to Nigeria

The cockerel used to be displayed in Jesus College's dining hall, but it was removed in 2016 following the rise of the 'Black Lives Matter' movement.

28/10/2021

Travel News

Hotel quarantine scrapped as all 7 countries removed from UK red list

The empty red list still exists as a 'precautionary measure', as the UK also moves to accept vaccines from over 30 new countries.

28/10/2021

Climate

What is COP26 and why is it so important?

We answer the most frequently asked questions about this year's UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow

28/10/2021

Climate

UK faces ‘embarrassing’ COP if new fossil fuel projects not ditched

Oil fields, coal mines and gas deposits are among projects that firms are trying to push through by 2025, a new report shows.

28/10/2021

Travel News

Spain is planning high-speed trains between London and Paris

The national Spanish rail company Renfe is taking on Eurostar with their new line.

28/10/2021

Green News

Days before COP26, UK budget ‘flies in the face’ of climate logic

British Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s budget speech failed to mention tackling the climate crisis and made pledges that could drive emissions up.

28/10/2021

Art

Back to Black at 15: Giant heart sculptures celebrate Amy Winehouse

North London's Camden Town continues its enduring embrace of the singer's legacy with two new sculptures that celebrate the multi-Grammy winning album.

28/10/2021

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Euroviews. Dominic Raab's attack on the ECHR should frighten us all | View

"Since Roman times, despots and authoritarian leaders have tried to erode the power of judges to strengthen their own rule. Britain's justice secretary is in dubious company."

28/10/2021

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Businessman found guilty over fatal flight of footballer Emiliano Sala

The businessman who organised the fatal flight of footballer Emiliano Sala has been found guilty of endangering the safety of an aircraft.

28/10/2021

United Kingdom

UK government unveils budget for 'post-COVID economy'

The Chancellor of the Exchequer said that "this budget is focused on investment and a more innovative and skilled economy," but the opposition has railed against tax cuts for banks and short-haul flights.

28/10/2021

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US set to appeal UK refusal to extradite Assange

US set to appeal UK refusal to extradite Assange

27/10/2021

United Kingdom

UK bars and clubs close in solidarity with anti-spiking boycott

Campaigners have called for a one-night boycott of bars and nightclubs on Wednesday in protest at rising cases of young women being drugged via drinks or needles, often a prelude to sexual assault.

27/10/2021

Climate

UK pensions lead to 330 million tonnes of carbon emissions every year

These greenhouse gas emissions are more than the carbon footprint of the entire country.

27/10/2021

Moments

Visit this life-size replica of the Sistine Chapel - in London

Tottenham's answer to the Sistine Chapel is in town, and we went along to check it out.

27/10/2021

United Kingdom

Prince Andrew's lawyer wants to keep 2009 legal deal sealed

A pretrial hearing pertaining to the lawsuit is scheduled for next week.

27/10/2021

United Kingdom

US begins appeal against ruling not to extradite Julian Assange

Washington's lawyers are hoping to extradite the WikiLeaks founder to face 18 charges relating to the release of 500,000 secret files from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

27/10/2021

United Kingdom

UK Conservative MP faces suspension for breaching lobbying rules

Britain’s parliamentary standards watchdog said that the Tory MP Owen Paterson should be suspended from the House of Commons.

26/10/2021

Green News

The Queen won't attend COP26 after recent hospital stay

Queen Elizabeth II will no longer be in attendance at next week's COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.

26/10/2021

Culture news

Boat cruise along the Thames celebrates Black History

Any cruise along the Thames will take you past some of London's most famous landmarks, but this boat trip is different.

26/10/2021

Travel News

Why are fully-jabbed EU travellers having to self-isolate in the UK?

Despite recognising overseas vaccines, the UK is still making tourists isolate for 10 days through its tracing service.

26/10/2021

Culture news

Adele announces two gigantic homecoming gigs in London's Hyde Park

The British singer has announced two huge London shows to accompany the release of 2021's most anticipated album, 30.

26/10/2021

United Kingdom

UK reiterates demand to end ECJ role ahead of latest Brexit talks

"We cannot have the courts of one side settling disputes between us," UK Brexit Secretary David Frost said on Monday.

26/10/2021

Culture news

David Bowie makes a return to London in memorabilia pop-up shop

The Soho store was visited by eager fans at its opening this week, five years on from the musical genius' passing.

25/10/2021

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Temporary David Bowie pop-up store opens in London

A temporary David Bowie-themed pop-up store opens in London to commemorate 75 years since the visionary singer's birth upcoming on January 8th, 2022.

25/10/2021

Art

Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' artwork cooked up on Waters' kitchen table

Gerald Scarfe had worked as a political cartoonist for years before the band assigned him the task of designing the rock opera's cover and characters. He reveals the unconventional way it came about.

25/10/2021