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May and Corbyn face off on inequality

In a particularly heated exchange during PMQs, the Prime Minister and Jeremy Corbyn faced off on inequality.

15/05/2019

United Kingdom

'Gaps' remain in cross-party talks on Brexit, Labour says

"Gaps remain between Labour and the government. We have made clear that we cannot support the Brexit legislation without an agreement," a spokesman for the Labour party said on Wednesday.

14/05/2019

Destinations

Hotel Review | Vintry & Mercer, London

The cooler, edgier answer to sister hotel The Ampersand in South Kensington.

14/05/2019

United Kingdom

World speed record for Tuk Tuk broken in England

Two cousins, Matt Everard and Russell Shearmen broke the Guinness World Record for the highest speed reached on a Tuk Tuk on Monday with a speed of 119.584 km/hr.

13/05/2019

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British vehicle breaks world Tuk Tuk speed record

Matt Everard entered the Guinness Book of records when he drove his tuk-tuk at a speed of 119.584 kilometers (74.306 miles) per hour

13/05/2019

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UK: Mud race competitors wade to the finish line

Around 300 competitors slithered, slipped and dragged themselves through a river bed in the annual Maldon Mud Race on Sunday (May 12).

13/05/2019

Living

British actress wears a bin bag to the BAFTA awards

Daisy May Cooper took the red carpet by storm with this bold look featuring plastic waste spilling out of her dress.

13/05/2019

United Kingdom

Support for new Brexit Party surges amid voter backlash

An opinion poll shows Nigel Farage’s new Brexit Party has more support than the two traditional parties combined.

12/05/2019

United Kingdom

Wrestling Silver King dies during packed show in London

Wrestler Silver King dies in the ring in London, suffered a heart attack.

12/05/2019

United Kingdom

Lost pup survives a year in the wild 'eating rabbits'

Rio, a pup got who lost near Cambridge, UK, probably survived on rabbits for more than a year, said rescuers.

11/05/2019

Living

Brewers across the globe are foraging for better beer

Craft brewers are wandering in the wilderness to create interesting beers.

11/05/2019

Living

5 events at London Craft Week boasting sustainable credentials

We visited London Craft Week to find out which brands are leading the way in sustainable arts and crafts.

11/05/2019

United Kingdom

Guy Verhofstadt slams Britain's decision to abandon European family

European Liberals leader Guy Verhofstadt said Britain's decision to abandon the European family has caused more damage than could have ever been imagined

10/05/2019

United Kingdom

Charcoal-based toothpaste 'won't whiten your teeth': dental review

Made popular after bloggers and social media personalities were seen using them, often the products contain no fluoride, which is essential in fighting tooth decay

10/05/2019

United Kingdom

Two all-English football finals, but how English are the teams?

For the first time in history, all four teams contesting Europe's biggest footballing competitions will be from one nation - England.

10/05/2019

United Kingdom

European football first after four English clubs reach both Euro finals

English clubs have made European football history, as the four teams in the finals of the top two competitions in Europe are all from the same country

10/05/2019

World

MEP Guy Verhofstadt joins UK Liberal Democrats on campaign trail

Belgian MEP and Brexit co-ordinator Guy Verhofstadt is expected to join the Liberal Democrats on the campaign trail in the UK.

10/05/2019

World

Breakfast with Belle: Conwy, North Wales, with MEP Nathan Gill

Could there be a European Union you could be a part of? No.

10/05/2019

United Kingdom

Will Meghan and Harry's son have to pay taxes to the IRS?

Because the US is one of the few countries to charge tax based on citizenship and not residency that makes the royal baby liable to pay US taxes

10/05/2019

United Kingdom

Britain has 'first coal-free week since 1800s' as renewables increase

The UK has gone a week without coal power for the first since 1882.

09/05/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: Treasures unearthed from Anglo-Saxon tombThe 1400-year-old site

The 1400-year-old site, in Southend-on-Sea, was discovered accidentally by road workers in 2003.

09/05/2019

United Kingdom

'B*****ks to Brexit': UK's Lib Dems launch campaign for EU elections

Britain's Liberal Democrats aren't mincing their words in their campaign for this month's European elections - coming up with a colourful slogan to make their point on Brexit.

09/05/2019

United Kingdom

BBC radio presenter fired for comparing royal baby to a chimpanzee

The post, which has now been deleted, showed an image of a couple holding hands with a chimpanzee, which is dressed in clothes, alongside the caption: "Royal baby leaves hospital".

09/05/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. We should criminalise the anti-vax movement for eroding trust in life-saving medicines ǀ View

The number of outbreaks of measles around the world is increasing. Governments planning to mandate vaccinations or introduce sanctions for those who do not vaccinate their child should consider action against those spreading false messages about these life-saving medicines.

09/05/2019

United Kingdom

International community slams Tehran plans to restart nuclear programme

The international community reacted strongly to news that Tehran plans to restart parts of its nuclear programme that had been suspended since 2015

08/05/2019

Living

Will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle be raising a vegan royal baby?

The royal couple are supposedly breaking with tradition with this modern decision

08/05/2019