United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Staff shortages across UK hospitality sector blamed on Brexit

Despite a wave of job losses and more than 35,000 fewer employees across the UK's hospitality sector, restaurants and cafes are still struggling to find the staff.

05/05/2021

My Europe Series

The UK's local elections could have a profound effect. Here's why.

Sturgeon has made her key election pledge the future of Scotland in the European Union, hoping that an independent Scottish state could rejoin the bloc after the UK left earlier this year. She has promised to hold a new referendum on independence if the SNP wins on Thursday.

05/05/2021

World

Space-aged wine could sell for $ 1 million after spending time on ISS

Christie’s, the London auction house, is selling a bottle of French wine that spent more than a year in orbit aboard the International Space Station.

05/05/2021

United Kingdom

Scotland: SNP seeks mandate for fresh independence referendum

But opinion polls suggest the party may not achieve an outright majority and could seek a pro-independence coalition.

04/05/2021

Tech News

Bitcoin and Ethereum will be accepted in Sotheby's Banksy auction

While NFTs are growing in popularity, physical artworks have yet to be swept up in the world of cryptocurrencies. Until now, that is.

04/05/2021

No Comment

An explosion ravaged a house in Kent

Aerials of destroyed house in Kent after blast

04/05/2021

My Europe Series

With unionism in turmoil, is now the time for a united Ireland?

A century on from the partition of Ireland, communities in Northern Ireland are as divided as ever. Is reunification the answer?

03/05/2021

United Kingdom

Manchester United fans invade pitch in protest against American owners

Fans are angry about the European Super League and the Glazer family's attempt to take the club into it.

02/05/2021

United Kingdom

Scottish independence and pro-Union rallies take place in Glasgow

The protests come just days ahead of a vote to elect new members of the 129-seat devolved Scottish Parliament at Holyrood.

02/05/2021

Travel News

London's Asian foodie community unite with recipes against racism

For Claire Sachiko Fourel and Lex Shu Chan, cooking is a form of activism.

02/05/2021

United Kingdom

3000 clubbers attend restriction-free event in Liverpool

The crowd danced the night away free of masks and social distancing.

01/05/2021

United Kingdom

English study of 17 million finds minorities at higher risk from COVID

The largest study of its kind confirmed minority ethnic groups in England had a higher risk of testing positive for coronavirus, as well as hospitalisation, admission to intensive care, and death.

01/05/2021

Mobility

AI, Captain! First unmanned vessel prepares to cross the Atlantic

The world's first intelligent ship will monitor sea levels and record audio to track whale populations as it makes its first unmanned voyage.

30/04/2021

Mobility

London City becomes first major airport to direct air traffic remotely

Using a system of cameras to monitor the airport's comings and goings, air traffic control at one of London's busiest transport hubs is now fully remote.

30/04/2021

United Kingdom

English football leads social media racism boycott

For the next few days, there will be no goal clips, lineup announcements, or even title celebrations. This means that if Manchester City clinches the Premier League trophy on Sunday it will not celebrate the title on social media.

30/04/2021

United Kingdom

'Black day' as UK fishermen lose access to Norway sub-Arctic waters

Prior to the UK-EU divorce, access to Norwegian waters was negotiated at the European Union level.

30/04/2021

Money

Bank of England is looking into launching 'Britcoin'. But what is it?

What would the difference be between Britcoin cryptocurrency on your phone and sterling in your pocket?

29/04/2021

United Kingdom

UK makes 'devastating' 85% cut to UN family planning agency

Britain, traditionally the UNFPA's largest contributor, will donate £23 million this year (€26.5 million) down from an expected commitment of £154 million (€177 million).

29/04/2021

United Kingdom

Two London police officers charged for taking selfies at murder scene

The two policemen had been suspended since last June, after their arrest.

28/04/2021

United Kingdom

Could the UK have a third COVID wave despite leading on vaccinations?

The UK is reopening its economy with a plan to lift most restrictions over the summer. But could a third COVID wave still hit the country?

28/04/2021

United Kingdom

Arlene Foster resigns as Northern Ireland's first minister

The 51-year-old became DUP leader in 2015 and first served as first minister in 2016. But in recent weeks, she has been facing strong criticism from inside the party with most of her lawmakers reportedly signing a letter calling for her removal.

28/04/2021

United Kingdom

UK PM rattled as MPs grill him over who funded flat refurbishment

Johnson was asked several times by opposition leaders about who paid for €70,000 worth of work to his Downing Street flat.

28/04/2021

Mobility

Self-driving cars will soon be allowed to take to the UK's motorways

Automated cars will be allowed in a special lane at slower speeds but the plans are not without their critics.

28/04/2021

Nature

Enormous underwater meadows planted in the UK to fight climate change

Seagrass is 35 times more effective than rainforests to store carbon.

28/04/2021

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William and Kate drive tractor during farm visit

Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, drove tractors and petted lambs on a visit to a farm in County Durham

27/04/2021

Mobility

Molecule discovery proves there could be life beyond our solar system

An international team of astronomers has moved one step closer to finding new planets similar to Earth with a groundbreaking study.

27/04/2021