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Green News

Plastic pellets are washing up on UK coast after North Sea ship crash

Although not toxic, nurdles present a deadly risk to wildlife if ingested.

17/03/2025

United Kingdom

Chagossians seek legal action against UK over sovereignty deal

Britain intends to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, while retaining a key UK-US military base on the island of Diego Garcia.

17/03/2025

Art

Tate museums to cut 7% of workforce amid financial challenges

Tate has announced that it is cutting 7% of its workforce, as the British arts institution grapples with a post-pandemic financial deficit. The move echoes major budget cuts for many cultural institutions globally, including major European museums.

17/03/2025

United Kingdom

UK urges Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire in meeting with allies

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pressed Russia to commit to a ceasefire at a second meeting of allies on Saturday to discuss the war in Ukraine.

15/03/2025

Tech News

Could tech onboard ships in North Sea collision have prevented crash?

Various technologies would have been onboard the Stena Immaculate and the Solong at the time they collided in the North Sea. Why didn't they stop a collision?

14/03/2025

Economy

The UK economy unexpectedly contracts in January in setback for state

The British economy shrank in the first month of 2025 compared with December, driven by a decline in production.

14/03/2025

United Kingdom

UK PM Starmer abolishes major NHS body as public sector cuts begin

Reports say that Labour aides are increasingly looking to 'trim' the British government and civil service and drawing parallels with Elon Musk's actions in the US.

13/03/2025

United Kingdom

UK expels Russian diplomat and spouse in tit-for-tat move

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has revoked accreditation for a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse in retaliation for expulsions announced in Moscow this week.

13/03/2025

wellbeing

The hottest wellness trend in the UK? Communal sweating in saunas

Sauna-bathing has taken London and the rest of the UK by storm. But it’s got a twist.

13/03/2025

Europe News

Cargo ship captain arrested for manslaughter after North Sea collision

It emerged that the ship had failed several safety checks last year. One sailor from the vessel is missing and presumed dead.

12/03/2025

Art

Why a British owner refuses to return a stolen Renaissance painting

Italian art lovers want the return of a stolen Renaissance painting but its English owner is refusing.

12/03/2025

No Comment

Heir to throne, ref on field: William's day on football pitch

In a move to boost diversity in football, Prince William took to the field — not to play, but to learn the role of a referee during a training session.

12/03/2025

Green News

Marine animals could ‘choke on oil’ after UK crash, experts warn

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is assessing what counter pollution action is needed, as people voice concern for porpoises and seabirds.

11/03/2025

No Comment

UK marks fifth anniversary of COVID pandemic with Day of Reflection

The UK observed the COVID-19 Day of Reflection on Sunday with hundreds of local events across the country.

11/03/2025

Economy

Struggling to find work? UK sees more jobseekers and fewer vacancies

UK firms are reluctant to hire due to subdued growth prospects and rising labour costs, two new studies show.

11/03/2025

United Kingdom

Infighting grips Reform UK party over lawmaker's suspension

Rupert Lowe, the now independent MP for Great Yarmouth, denies any wrongdoing, saying he is being targeted because of political differences with party leader Nigel Farage.

10/03/2025

United Kingdom

Dozens brought ashore in oil tanker and cargo ship North Sea collision

An oil tanker and cargo ship collided off the UK coast near Hull, causing a fire. A major rescue operation is under way involving lifeboats and helicopters.

10/03/2025

Culture news

Female musicians at high risk of suicide, finds new study

New research from the UK and US has found that the music industry is not a safe profession due to its high risk of suicide and that women in the business are significantly more at risk.

09/03/2025

United Kingdom

Protester arrested after climbing onto the UK parliament's tower

Emergency services were outside Palace of Westminster in London on Saturday after a man holding a Palestinian flag climbed onto Big Ben tower, police said.

08/03/2025

United Kingdom

UK court convicts three Bulgarians of spying for Russia

Vanya Gaberova, Katrin Ivanova and Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev were alleged to have carried out surveillance across Europe between 2020 and 2023.

07/03/2025

Economy

UK average house price dips unexpectedly in February as demand slows

Demand for UK houses slowed somewhat last month, especially from first-time buyers, as the stamp duty threshold change - due to come into place from 1 April - looms.

07/03/2025

Culture news

Read all about it! UK and Ireland celebrate World Book Day

The UK and Ireland are celebrating World Book Day. Held on the first Thursday of March, the event is the British Isles’ localised version of the global UNESCO-organized celebration.

06/03/2025

EuroVerify

Fact check: Yes, the UK does have free speech

The principle of free speech is enshrined in law across Europe thanks to the European Convention on Human Rights.

06/03/2025

Art

Blink-182 frontman sells Banksy at auction for €5.2 million

After the death of Jack Vettriano, the painter who inspired the original, Blink-182 frontman Mark Hoppus has sold his Banksy painting for £4.3 million (€5.2 million) at a London auction.

05/03/2025

Tech News

Microsoft's OpenAI gets green light from UK watchdog

A UK watchdog has dropped its competition review of Microsoft's OpenAI deal.

05/03/2025

Food and Drink

How absinthe became fashionable again in Europe

As the (over-age adults of the) world celebrate International Absinthe Day, we’re taking a look at the history and present popularity of the emerald-coloured drink.

05/03/2025