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United Kingdom

UK job vacancies hit record high following restrictions lift

The number of job vacancies rose to over 950,000 — the highest level since records were started in 2001.

17/08/2021

Health news

New COVID test can detect virus in as little as 3 minutes

Researchers in the UK say their new test is "sensitive and speedy" and could be used at airports, shops and restaurants.

17/08/2021

Living

This 'plant hotel' will babysit your greenery while you're on holiday

A hotel - for plants? We take a look at the bizarre world of bulb-y sitting.

17/08/2021

Work

Meet 'Tom', the robot farmer of the future

Amid climate change uncertainties and market pressures to keep food cheap, automation might be the answer to future proofing farming.

17/08/2021

Tech News

UK to check gun owners' social media after Plymouth shootings

British authorities announced the change in procedure following last week's mass shooting, the country's first in 10 years.

16/08/2021

United Kingdom

New Banksy artworks appear in English seaside towns

British street artist Banksy confirmed via a video on his Instagram account on Friday that he was indeed the author of several works that recently appeared in England.

14/08/2021

Nature

Hermit crabs are sexually attracted to plastic pollution in the ocean

Climate change and mounting plastic particles in the sea are confusing marine life.

14/08/2021

United Kingdom

Killer of five in UK shooting was given back gun and licence in July

Britain’s police watchdog says it has launched an investigation into why a 22-year-old man who fatally shot five people in southwest England on Thursday was given back his confiscated gun and gun license last month.

14/08/2021

Travel News

The eye-watering cost of this year’s British summer holidays

The cost of going on holiday in their own country has become an unmanageable luxury for many British families.

13/08/2021

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A London bar serving cocktails for humans and their dogs

"After Bark", a newly-opened bar and café in East London, takes dog-friendly to a whole new level by catering to humans and their pets with a mix of alcoholic cocktails for humans and "puptails" for dogs.

13/08/2021

Travel News

UK cuts cost of COVID testing for travellers following criticism

As restrictions lift, there are worries that high costs could price people out of travelling this summer.

13/08/2021

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Climber scales London tower to highlight climate change

Solo free climber George King-Thompson has scaled another London tower a few months after being imprisoned for reaching the top of London's iconic Shard.

13/08/2021

United Kingdom

Girl, 3, among five people killed in gunman's six-minute rampage

“This is a truly shocking and tragic incident," said Shaun Sawyer, Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police

13/08/2021

Green News

Northern Ireland's remote island plans to be carbon neutral by 2030

The island lies nine kilometres off the coast of Northern Ireland and has only been connected to the electricity grid since 2007.

12/08/2021

United Kingdom

Unaccompanied kids seeking asylum in the UK try to adapt to new lives

These children are learning how to adapt after fleeing countries such as Syria, Eritrea and Afghanistan without parents or family.

12/08/2021

Moments

Inside Van Gogh Alive: The modern way to experience art masterpieces

Van Gogh Alive takes a trip back to Europe in this immersive art experience.

11/08/2021

United Kingdom

US granted more grounds to appeal on Julian Assange extradition

US lawyers appealed a British judge’s decision to block the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for his mental health.

11/08/2021

Travel News

The travel recovery has started, says Britain's Heathrow Airport

The UK's busiest airport says the industry is showing signs of recovery after a challenging 18 months.

11/08/2021

Tech News

Twitter: Social media ID checks not the answer to England racist abuse

Black England players were subjected to a barrage of racist hate after the team's Euro 2020 defeat, prompting calls for mandatory ID checks online.

11/08/2021

Green News

Which COVID-19 travel restrictions will Britain relax for COP26?

There will be no requirement for self-isolation on arrival to the UK for those coming from amber or green list countries whether vaccinated or not.

10/08/2021

Green News

Activist Greta Thunberg now plans to attend U.N. climate conference in Scotland

Activist Greta Thunberg now plans to attend U.N. climate conference in Scotland

10/08/2021

Green News

Euroviews. UK must divest from oil and gas to have any credibility at COP26

Climate and energy expert Robin Mace-Snaith gives us his take on why the UK government must divest from fossil fuel companies who ‘don’t care about their workers’.

10/08/2021

Travel News

British travellers rage as Vodafone brings back data roaming charges

Vodafone is the second major mobile phone operator to bring back data roaming charges for UK customers in the EU.

09/08/2021

United Kingdom

London's Tower Bridge left stuck open due to a technical fault

Authorities have asked people to stay away from the area.

09/08/2021

Home

Fibre on tap: UK to install broadband cables in water pipes

The UK hopes a new trial will lower the cost of getting full-fibre internet to everyone when fewer than 5% of households have it.

09/08/2021

Destinations

Where are Scotland’s most beautiful, crowd-free lochs?

Dreaming about a summer in Scotland? Here are our favourite quiet and crowd-free lochs.

09/08/2021