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The new technology helping us create better, more sustainable designs

Author and futurist Tom Goodwin is in London to explore how new technologies are shaping the future of design.

14/10/2021

United Kingdom

Pigs pile up as Brexit and COVID leave UK farms with butcher shortfall

The UK government is issuing up to 800 temporary visas for foreign butchers to address a shortage of abattoir workers which has led to a backlog of pigs on farms.

14/10/2021

Green News

Prince William: We should be saving Earth, not exploring space travel

The British royal, now a father of three, also expressed concern over the rise in climate anxiety in younger generations.

14/10/2021

Experiences

Welcome to the rugged Cornish island run by seals

Conservation volunteers are camping for four months on Looe Island, Cornwall, to protect its wildlife and environment.

14/10/2021

United Kingdom

N Ireland Protocol: Can the big gaps between the UK and EU be bridged?

The EU Commission is offering concessions that are likely to fall short of the UK's demands, leading to fears of a further deterioration in relations and even a trade war.

13/10/2021

Culture news

Prima döner: Meet the Michelin star chef making kebabs in Manchester

Inspired by Berlin street food and rave culture, Michelin-starred chef Brad Carter has put his own unique twist on the döner kebab.

13/10/2021

United Kingdom

Fan unrest as Hungary draws at England; Poland walks off

The disorder in London happened around kickoff after England players taking a knee had been booed by the visiting fans.

13/10/2021

United Kingdom

Christmas dinner: How suppliers are struggling amid UK labour deficit

Farming is one of several sectors suffering from an acute lack of workers, as official figures on Tuesday showed a record 1.2 million job vacancies in the UK.

12/10/2021

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Retrospective celebrates 25 years of Ron Mueck sculpture

A new exhibition celebrating 25 years of sculpture by artist Ron Mueck is opening in London's Thaddaeus Ropac gallery.

12/10/2021

United Kingdom

UK 'waited too long' to impose COVID-19 lockdown: report

A parliamentary report said that hesitancy to impose an unpopular lockdown meant that Britain's government missed the opportunity to contain the virus.

12/10/2021

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Greenpeace protest outside Downing Street

Greenpeace activists put up an oil-splattered statue of Boris Johnson outside Downing Street on Monday, urging the prime minister to block the proposed development of a huge new oilfield off the Scottish coast.

11/10/2021

Green News

Was eco-petrol really the cause of the UK's fuel shortages?

The Petrol Retailers Association has claimed the switch to E10 was a 'major factor' in the UK’s petrol crisis.

11/10/2021

United Kingdom

No further action after London police conduct Prince Andrew review

The review was prompted by Virginia Giuffre's civil claim that she was forced to have sexual relations with the Duke of York when she was 17.

11/10/2021

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'Have a bash!' - the World Conker Championships take place

Over 2,000 people flocked to a small village in Northamptonshire, England to watch the return of the World Conker Championships.

11/10/2021

Green News

Prince Charles reveals he runs his car on fuel made of wine and cheese

In 2020, the Prince of Wales ventured into sustainable fashion by producing a clothing collection made out of nettles from his garden.

11/10/2021

Health news

Britain drops 'discriminatory' blood donation question

The question, which asks if the donor has had sex in countries where HIV/AIDs is common, will finally be removed from screening forms.

11/10/2021

Green News

British royal says he 'understands' Greta Thunberg's frustrations

Prince Charles shares green activists' concerns and can see why Extinction Rebellion take to the streets to carry out disruptive protests.

11/10/2021

Culture news

Stirling's effort rewarded as UK City of Culture longlist announced

The winner will be announced in spring 2022 and will follow Coventry’s tenure as UK City of Culture 2021 to take the lead on culture in the UK in 2025.

11/10/2021

United Kingdom

Long COVID now has an official WHO clinical definition

In September, there were more than one million people living in the UK who reported they were suffering from long COVID.

09/10/2021

United Kingdom

Brussels plans 'dramatic' changes to ease N Ireland protocol row

The EU-UK 'sausage wars' could be coming to an end and GB-Northern Ireland border checks greatly reduced under Brussels' plan, EU sources tell Euronews.

08/10/2021

Tech News

Amazon opens its first 4-star store in the UK

Amazon has taken a step into the unknown by opening up its first physical non-food store outside the US on Wednesday.

08/10/2021

Travel News

Which countries have been removed from the UK's red list?

UK travellers will soon be able to travel to previously restricted countries.

07/10/2021

United Kingdom

English Premier League approves Saudi buyout of Newcastle United

English Premier League approves Saudi buyout of Newcastle United

07/10/2021

Art

Banksy's Balloon Girl expected to fetch over €2.5million at auction

The Bristol-born UK artist redefined our perceptions of street art in the 2000s. Christie's London auction house expect Banksy's 2005 remake of Girl With Balloon to sell for millions next week.

07/10/2021

United Kingdom

UK: Business urges Johnson to put flesh on bones of post-Brexit vision

The UK prime minister outlined a vision for a "high wage, high skill, high productivity and low tax economy" but gave no details of how he intends to achieve it.

06/10/2021

United Kingdom

UK High Court says Dubai ruler hacked ex-wife Princess Haya's phone

The court found that Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum hacked the phones of the princess and her attorneys during a custody battle for their two children.

06/10/2021