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Culture news

Billie Eilish confirmed for Glastonbury as youngest ever headliner

The 19-year old will take to the Pyramid Stage next year after her second album, Happier Than Ever, went multi-platinum.

04/10/2021

Travel News

UK travel: Amber list scrapped as of 4am today

As of today, the UK has scrapped its amber list for international travel. What does it mean for people who want to visit?

04/10/2021

United Kingdom

EU's tactics have eroded support for Northern Ireland protocol - Frost

The Protocol, negotiated as part of the Brexit divorce and signed off on by both the EU and UK parliaments, sees Northern Ireland remain part of the EU's Single Market, in effect creating a de-facto border in the Irish Sea.

04/10/2021

United Kingdom

Serving London police officer arrested and charged with rape

A London police officer is due to appear in court on Monday, charged with rape

04/10/2021

United Kingdom

Tory conference: Johnson's party ahead in polls despite economic woes

Despite the impact of Brexit and the pandemic, opinion surveys suggest the UK's ruling Conservatives are polling ahead of the Labour opposition as the party meets in Manchester.

03/10/2021

United Kingdom

UK calls on army and foreign lorry drivers to fight fuel supply crisis

Military personnel will be deployed next week to distribute petrol, while 300 visas for overseas tanker drivers will be issued 'immediately'.

02/10/2021

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Cakes celebrate healthcare workers as bakers bounce back

The Cake and Bake Show has returned to London after last year's event was cancelled due to the pandemic. Bakers have been paying tribute to healthcare workers in their show-stopping contest cakes.

02/10/2021

United Kingdom

Queen speaks of 'deep affection' for Scotland as she opens parliament

The party of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wants independence from Britain and, if it is ever secured, it's unclear whether the Queen would remain head of state.

02/10/2021

Culture news

London honours Princess Diana with heritage plaque at her former home

The UK capital is filled with over 950 honours illustrating the residences famous people lived and worked in. Now, they're joined by a Royal.

01/10/2021

United Kingdom

World's longest undersea power cable linking Norway and UK switched on

"North Sea Link is a truly remarkable feat of engineering."

01/10/2021

Living

This rider-owned food delivery service is taking on Deliveroo

A new company in London is hitting back against the gig economy with carbon neutral food deliveries and fair wages for their riders.

01/10/2021

United Kingdom

Price rises may mean 500k more will struggle to heat homes - charities

Nearly half a million people in the UK could have to decide between paying their energy bill or food as natural gas prices soar.

01/10/2021

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge kick rugby balls while visiting Northern Ireland

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge kick rugby balls while visiting Northern Ireland

30/09/2021

Travel News

Brits, don’t drive into the EU without this new sticker

A new rule has been quietly announced requiring UK drivers to add a sticker to their car before driving into the EU.

30/09/2021

United Kingdom

UK staff shortages 'could last for two years', CBI warns

UK's CBI warns staff shortages could last for two years, as businesses call for more visas to be given to low-skilled workers.

30/09/2021

Money

Apple Pay user? Delete your Visa card now, security researchers say

A vulnerability affecting Apple Pay's public transport payment mode and Visa cards could leave consumers open to 'unlimited' payment fraud, British researchers said.

30/09/2021

United Kingdom

Police officer given life sentence for murder of Sarah Everard

Police officer Wayne Couzens, who raped and murdered 33-year-old Sarah Everard in London in March, has been sentenced to life in prison.

30/09/2021

Living

This small change to period products could save 11 tonnes of plastic

Major period product brands are finally going plastic-free after pressure from this environmental activist.

29/09/2021

Cinema

'No Time to Die': Premiere of much-delayed James Bond film in London

The film was initially due to be released in April 2020 but has suffered multiple delays because of the pandemic.

29/09/2021

Work

UK Uber drivers strike over low pay and automated sackings

The 24-hour walkout organised by the App Drivers and Couriers Union was sparked over claims that Uber is ignoring a Supreme Court ruling giving drivers more rights.

29/09/2021

United Kingdom

UK lorry driver shortage is part of a wider European problem

The UK has been grappling with fuel shortages for days, and shelves are emptying at supermarkets - but the driver shortage that is causing this is also a problem across Europe.

28/09/2021

United Kingdom

Shortage of HGV drivers 'not surprising' but Brexit 'not main cause'

Shortage of truck drivers "not surprising after reopening post-Covid" and "Brexit has aggravated this but is not the main cause", professor of economics and public policy Jonathan Portes told Euronews.

28/09/2021

United Kingdom

Man appears in UK court charged with murder of Sabina Nessa

Metropolitan police charged a 36-year-old man with the murder of the 28-year-old primary school teacher on Monday.

28/09/2021

Nature

The surprising reason you shouldn’t do drugs at Glastonbury Festival

Scientists have discovered environmentally damaging levels of illicit drugs in a river that runs through the festival site.

28/09/2021

Green News

Students replace teachers to demand teaching on climate change

A global campaign has students taking over from teachers to bring climate change issues to the front of the class.

28/09/2021

United Kingdom

British army put on standby to help ease fuel supply crisis

Many fuel stations across the UK have run dry because of a shortage of truck drivers partly blamed on Brexit.

28/09/2021