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United Kingdom

Prince Philip's death has left 'huge void' in Queen's life, says son

Prince Philip’s funeral will take place on April 17 at Windsor Castle in a family service that will be closed to the public.

09/04/2021

United Kingdom

Prince Philip: A look at the Duke of Edinburgh's life in pictures

From growing up in a Greek royal family to his role as Britain's longest-serving consort, here's a look at Prince Philip's life in pictures.

09/04/2021

My Europe Series

What's behind the outbreak of violence in parts of Northern Ireland?

Successive nights of violence in various majority unionist areas of Northern Ireland has left dozens of police officers injured - but what has started the unrest?

09/04/2021

United Kingdom

How did Europe react to the death of Prince Philip?

Prince Philip "passed away peacefully" on Friday morning at Windsor Palace, the Royal Family said.

09/04/2021

Travel News

UK raises hopes of easing travel restrictions after months of lockdown

The UK government has announced travel restrictions could ease next month, just in time for summer travel.

09/04/2021

United Kingdom

Queen's husband, Prince Philip, dies aged 99

Known for his sense of humour and at times controversial gaffes, Queen Elizabeth II's consort was the longest-serving in British history.

09/04/2021

United Kingdom

The US calls for calm after more violence in Northern Ireland

The state department spokesman said the Biden administration was "deeply concerned" by the ongoing violence.

09/04/2021

United Kingdom

Lockdown and vaccine drive saw UK COVID cases drop 60%, says study

The study by Imperial College London also found that the relationship between infections and deaths is diverging, "suggesting that infections may have resulted in fewer hospitalisations and deaths since the start of widespread vaccination".

08/04/2021

Moments

Buckingham Palace gardens opening to the public this summer

This summer, the Queen of England is sharing Buckingham Palace’s private gardens with the public for the first time. But hold the champagne.

08/04/2021

United Kingdom

Myanmar's ambassador to UK 'locked out of embassy' over coup criticism

Kyaw Zwar Minn said that staff members at the London embassy loyal to the military regime prevented him from entering his office.

08/04/2021

No Comment

Protesters hurl stones and petrol bombs in Northern Ireland

Protesters hurl stones and petrol bombs in Northern Ireland

08/04/2021

United Kingdom

Seventh straight night of violence in Belfast as leaders call for calm

The capital of Northern Ireland has been the scene of a week of rioting amid rising tensions over the fallout from Brexit.

08/04/2021

Eco-Innovation

The underground vegetable farm thriving in London’s wartime bunkers

World War Two tunnels under the UK capital have been transformed into a space for urban farming.

07/04/2021

United Kingdom

Oxford University suspends AstraZeneca vaccine trial on children

Oxford University has paused a trial of the vaccine on children and teenagers until further review by the British regulator.

06/04/2021

Travel News

UK to introduce ‘traffic light’ system for foreign holidays

A new framework is being announced to make travelling abroad possible in the UK.

06/04/2021

United Kingdom

Vaccination-leading UK tests return of supporters in football stadiums

Over the next two months people will be able to attend comedy gigs, football matches, and even 10k races, with COVID-19 testing before and after.

05/04/2021

United Kingdom

UK PM says he's hopeful international travel can resume from May 17

Johnson added that vaccine passports could be used as a way of continuing international travel without reimporting COVID-19 cases.

05/04/2021

United Kingdom

Police in London disperse churchgoers

Worshippers at a Good Friday service in London were told by police to leave or face fines over breach of Covid-19 regulations

04/04/2021

United Kingdom

'Kill the Bill': UK protests over law that will give police new powers

Some carried anti-sexism placards and chanted “Women scared everywhere, police and government do not care!”

04/04/2021

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland officials condemn violence after Belfast riots

15 police officers were injured during rioting in a loyalist area of Belfast amid rising tensions over post-Brexit arrangements in Northern Ireland.

03/04/2021

United Kingdom

UK regulator says AstraZeneca vaccine safe despite 7 clot deaths

UK medicines agency confirms seven deaths from rare blood clots from 18m people who received the AstraZeneca vaccine but says benefits still far outweigh risks.

03/04/2021

United Kingdom

MPs and peers in rebel alliance to oppose UK's vaccine passport plans

More than 70 MPs and peers have condemned Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plans for mandatory COVID-19 vaccine passports as the country exits lockdown.

02/04/2021

United Kingdom

Policeman found guilty of belonging to neo-Nazi group National Action

The ideology of National Action was described in court as based on “Aryan purity” and a particular hatred of non-white groups, particularly Jews.

01/04/2021

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Easter fun with meerkats and squirrel monkeys at ZSL London Zoo

While ZSL London Zoo remains closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, zookeepers have been entertaining some of the animals with fun Easter activities.

01/04/2021

Green News

Will COP26 have to be postponed again?

Some sources say the international climate talks could be pushed back again or see radical changes.

01/04/2021

United Kingdom

'Sobriety tags' on offender's ankle fight alcohol-related crime in UK

The electronic devices analyse offenders' sweat and alert the probation service if they detect alcohol.

31/03/2021