United Kingdom

Destinations

Peaky Blinders shooting locations across the UK as film hits Netflix

With Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man hitting Netflix on 20 March, we thought it was time to dive into the world of Tommy Shelby.

20/03/2026

Economy

Bank of England holds rate at 3.75% amid Iran war inflation fears

The Bank of England has held its main interest rate at 3.75% in the wake of rising oil and gas prices following the start of the Iran war.

19/03/2026

United Kingdom

Starmer says 'We can't lose focus' on Ukraine during Zelenskyy visit

Zelenskyy's visit comes at a time when the Iran war has revived Russia’s ailing economy through increased oil revenue and scuttled US-brokered talks to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

17/03/2026

Culture news

Len Deighton, best-selling British spy novelist, dies aged 97

Len Deighton, creator of Harry Palmer, one of the world's most famous spy characters, has died aged 97. The British writer sold millions of books and was translated into 20 languages over a career spanning half a century.

17/03/2026

Travel News

This new low-cost train service will connect London and Scotland

Budget rail company Lumo has announced that tickets are on sale for journeys between London Euston and Stirling this summer.

15/03/2026

Art

David Hockney’s sweeping 70-metre-long artwork unveiled in London

An epic 70 metre art work by David Hockney, inspired by the Bayeux tapestry and the changing seasons in Normandy, is the star of a new landmark exhibition in London.

14/03/2026

Partner content

Why the UK is Europe’s Technology Partner of Choice

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As the UK and Europe reset their trading relationship, technology is emerging as one of the most dynamic areas of cooperation.

13/03/2026

Cinema

Oscar-winning Brutalist cinematographer retraces steps to stardom

One year after winning an Oscar, British cinematographer Lol Crawley reflects on the long, uncertain road that took him from an audio-visual course in Wrexham to the heart of Hollywood. In a rare, personal conversation, Crawley speaks candidly about graft, self-belief and imposter syndrome.

12/03/2026

Nature

Nature to replace historical figures on UK banknotes

More than 26,000 people voted to put nature on sterling notes.

11/03/2026

Residences

Whisky-themed hotel with just 12 rooms named UK’s best stay

Stays at Ardbeg House on the Scottish island of Islay include a whisky tour at the nearby distillery, and guests can also try a small-batch dram exclusively available at the on-site bar.

11/03/2026

Nature

A joyful celebration’: Photo awards celebrate Britain's quiet beauty

Fluorescent lobsters and leaping toads have starring roles in this year’s winning photos.

10/03/2026

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Finnish pair win UK Wife Carrying Race

Competitors run up and down a hill carrying partners during the annual UK Wife Carrying Race in Surrey.

09/03/2026

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Fire near Glasgow Central station causes major travel disruption

A fire at a vape shop near Glasgow Central railway station forced the closure of Scotland’s busiest station, causing travel disruption across several rail routes.

09/03/2026

Partner content

‘Starting from a strong base’: Ceri Morgan on resetting the UK–Europe business relationship

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Trade between the UK and Europe has been shaped by geography, shared supply chains and decades of economic integration. Through changes of government, the commercial ties between them have remained deep and structurally significant.

06/03/2026

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UK: Crufts opens in Birmingham with more than 20,000 dogs

Crufts opens in Birmingham with more than 20,000 dogs and record overseas entries, as handlers compete for the coveted Best in Show title.

06/03/2026

United Kingdom

UK says it will send four additional Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar

British PM Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that he will be sending four more fighter jets to Qatar and anti-drone Wildcat helicopters to Cyprus amid the ongoing Iran war.

05/03/2026

Earth News

Pain, growth and hope: 5 climate reads for World Book Day

Looking for an inspiring climate read? A bookworm shares five favourites.

05/03/2026

Economy

Spring statement: Iran war casts shadow over UK economic recovery

Chancellor Rachel Reeves sought to strike an upbeat note on Tuesday on the state of the UK economy, even as oil and gas prices surged in the wake of the fast-evolving war with Iran.

03/03/2026

Cinema

Peaky Blinders: Birmingham premiere for Tommy Shelby's film debut

Cillian Murphy is back in Birmingham as gangster Tommy Shelby for 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man', a feature film, based on the hit television series. The Oscar-winning actor played the enigmatic character for six seasons of the show set in the early 1900s in central England.

03/03/2026

Tech News

AI chooses to escalate nuclear threats in war games, study finds

At least one AI model in every war game escalated the conflict by threatening to use nuclear weapons, the study found.

27/02/2026

Europe News

UK Greens trounce far right in key election as Labour face disaster

Two insurgent parties with a tiny number of MPs between them have shunted Britain's governing party into a humiliating defeat.

27/02/2026

Art

Super rare Magritte leaf-bird painting heads to auction for first time

Les grâces naturelles, an extremely rare painting by surrealist master René Magritte is expected to fetch up to €10 million when it goes up for auction for the first time in March at Christie's.

25/02/2026

United Kingdom

UK to release Mountbatten-Windsor trade envoy files after arrest

UK lawmakers have pushed for the release of files on Mountbatten-Windsor's trade envoy role and ties to Jeffrey Epstein amid misconduct and secrecy allegations.

25/02/2026

Tech News

Reddit hit with €16 million fine in UK for failing to protect children

"Children under 13 had their personal information collected and used in ways they could not understand, consent to or control," said John Edwards, UK Information Commissioner.

24/02/2026

Travel News

UK's ETA travel permit required from 25 February 2026

Visitors from countries such as the US, Canada and Australia will not be able to enter the UK without an ETA from 25 February 2026 onwards.

24/02/2026

Health news

UK welcomes first baby born after womb transplant from dead donor

The groundbreaking womb transplant from a deceased donor is the first of its kind in the country and only the third ever carried out in Europe.

24/02/2026