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UK parents are now actively homeschooling thanks to COVID (no, really)

The pandemic turned many parents into home-educators. An increasing number want to make the shift permanent.

11/06/2021

Economy

G7: British PM says 'more equal' recovery from pandemic needed

G7 leaders are gathering in England where they will discuss a range of issues including supplying poor countries with COVID vaccines and climate change.

11/06/2021

Green News

What is the G7 and why is it a crucial moment for the climate crisis?

The G7 are under pressure to make commitments on climate in Cornwall this weekend.

11/06/2021

United Kingdom

Jill Biden offers 'love' from America on her jacket during overseas tr

The first lady wore the jacket while she and her husband met UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife.

11/06/2021

United Kingdom

Joe Biden to be the 13th US president to meet Queen Elizabeth

The president will sip tea with the queen at Windsor Castle on Sunday after wrapping up the G7 meet.

11/06/2021

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Boris Johnson greets Joe Biden in Cornwall ahead of G7 summit

Boris Johnson greets Joe Biden in Cornwall ahead of G7 summit.

10/06/2021

United Kingdom

G7 nations to pledge 1 billion COVID vaccine doses for world

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement came hours after US President Joe Biden committed to donating 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses.

10/06/2021

United Kingdom

E-waste effigies near G7 venue mimic leaders attending weekend summit

A sculpture made entirely from waste electronic items has been built in the style of Mount Rushmore and has been placed near the venue of the G7 summit.

10/06/2021

Living

Two friends start a renewable revolution on their tiny remote island

With the help of their remote Scottish community, two men raised enough money to invest in hydro-energy and ensure a sustainable future for their island.

10/06/2021

United Kingdom

Campaigners demand G7 leaders give firm commitment on climate change

As the G7 Summit gets underway in Cornwall, England, leaders are being urged to increase international development to ensure climate change targets are met.

10/06/2021

United Kingdom

More than 90% of COVID cases in UK are Delta variant, says minister

Government figures on Wednesday showed that Britain had recorded its highest daily coronavirus cases since late February, suggesting the Delta variant was spreading rapidly across the country.

10/06/2021

Sport

EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to Scotland

Scotland have qualified for their first major tournament since 1998, how far can they go?

09/06/2021

United Kingdom

UK has highest daily increase in COVID-19 cases since February

Many people infected recently are within the less vulnerable younger age groups, who are waiting for vaccines

09/06/2021

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland Protocol: EU's patience with UK 'wearing very thin'

David Frost, Britain's Brexit Minister, called on the EU to show "common sense" while the EU says the UK's threat to unilaterally extend a waiver on border checks will be met with repercussions.

09/06/2021

Sport

EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to England

England enter the tournament as second favourites. Could they win their first major tournament since 1966?

09/06/2021

Green News

Euroviews. Exploitative fast fashion brands need to ditch the 'feminist' slogans

Fast fashion brands that 'profit off the exploitation of women' shouldn't be using International Women's Day to cover up their sins.

09/06/2021

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland: DUP names new first minister as EU warns UK on trade

The move is seen as confirming the British unionist party's return to its traditionalist roots. It comes as the EU warns the UK to respect Brexit trade obligations.

08/06/2021

Mobility

Sleeping fish hold the key to surviving manned missions to Mars

Zebrafish are remarkably similar to humans, especially when it comes to sleep. Could they help us travel deeper into space?

08/06/2021

United Kingdom

Police officer pleads guilty to kidnap and rape of Sarah Everard

The body of 33-year-old Sarah Everard was found in Ashford, Kent on March 10 a week after she disappeared in south London.

08/06/2021

United Kingdom

Stamp auction: British Guiana One-Cent Magenta stamp goes under the hammer

Stamp auction: British Guiana One-Cent Magenta stamp goes under the hammer

08/06/2021

United Kingdom

English FA chooses first female leader in 158-year history

Businesswoman Debbie Hewitt will take charge next January, 14 months after Greg Clarke resigned after making offensive comments on race, gender and sexuality.

08/06/2021

United Kingdom

UK urges young people to get COVID vaccine as jabs open to over-25s 

"The honest truth is the best way for us to get our freedoms back... is for everybody to come forward and get the jab."

07/06/2021

United Kingdom

Backlash over UK foreign aid cuts ahead of G7 summit

“There is no justifiable economic need to continue to break our promise to the world’s most marginalised people."

07/06/2021

United Kingdom

Council threatens UK government with legal action over child refugees

Kent County Council has given an ultimatum of June 17 before it pushes for judicial review, saying its services dealing with lone migrants have reached "breaking point".

07/06/2021

United Kingdom

BAFTA: 'I May Destroy You' wins two main prizes

The drama about a woman dealing with the aftermath of a sexual assault was named best miniseries, while creator and star Michaela Coel won the best actress prize.

07/06/2021

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UK: Power station demolished

A loud boom rings out as a power station in Staffordshire is demolished in a controlled explosion.

06/06/2021