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Brexit road trip day 1: Lambeth and Cardiff

NBC's Alexander Smith heads to Lambeth and Cardiff for day one of a Brexit roadtrip, as he talks to the British people to see if they're as divided as their politicians.

11/02/2019

United Kingdom

Netflix film Roma scoops top prize at BAFTA awards

The black-and-white movie about a domestic worker in 1970s Mexico won Best Film as well as Best Director for Alfonso Cuaron.

11/02/2019

United Kingdom

London to test GPS tagging on offenders of knife-related crime

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced the new initiative to tackle violent crime across the UK capital, which will come into effect next week

11/02/2019

United Kingdom

Football stars donate thousands to search fund for missing Sala pilot

Football players donate thousands to missing Sala pilot search fund

10/02/2019

United Kingdom

UK's Prince Philip 'voluntarily surrenders' driving licence

“After careful consideration The Duke of Edinburgh has taken the decision to voluntarily surrender his driving licence," Buckingham Palace announced.

09/02/2019

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Pilot explains why aborted landings are common during windy conditions

Do not panic! Pilot explains why aborted landings or go-arounds are common during windy conditions and are considered a "safe" procedure.

08/02/2019

United Kingdom

I will stand for new Brexit party if EU departure delayed, says Farage

"The party was founded with my full support and with the intention of fighting the European elections on May 23 if Brexit has not been delivered by then," said Nigel Farage.

08/02/2019

United Kingdom

'I love you, Tito': Emiliano Sala's sister leads tributes to striker

"Your soul in my soul will shine forever, illuminating the time of my existence," Emiliano's sister, Romina, wrote in a post on Instagram.

08/02/2019

United Kingdom

'Beer before wine' won't lessen your hangover, study finds

"Grape before grain" holds no truth whatsoever, scientists in the UK and Germany have found.

08/02/2019

United Kingdom

British Council apologises to George Orwell over 1946 rejection letter

The apology comes more than 70 years after the letter was rejected.

08/02/2019

United Kingdom

Europe's Mars rover named after DNA pioneer Rosalind Franklin

"This name reminds us that it is in the human genes to explore," the European Space Agency said.

08/02/2019

United Kingdom

Emiliano Sala: Body recovered from plane identified as footballer

Body recovered from plane that crashed in English Channel identified as Emiliano Sala: Police

07/02/2019

United Kingdom

Instagram bans graphic self-harm images after teenager’s suicide

Social media giant Instagram has announced that it is banning all graphic images of self-harm from the site as part of efforts to “support and protect the most vulnerable” users.

07/02/2019

United Kingdom

Some of London’s high profile hotels open to provide co-working spaces

What do you do if you're a central London hotel occupying real estate worth millions, with beautiful facilities that your guests hardly ever use during the day because they are out in town?

07/02/2019

United Kingdom

Emiliano Sala: Nantes demand first part of transfer fee from Cardiff

Cardiff FC told media that FC Nantes had demanded payment for the transfer of the Argentinian striker, whose plane crashed on January 21.

07/02/2019

United Kingdom

UK horseracing cancelled after equine flu outbreak

Why the long face?

07/02/2019

United Kingdom

Will this protester be the only obstacle to Brexit talks in Brussels?

As Theresa May headed back to Brussels try and amend a Brexit deal, a protester tried to jump out in front of May's car.

07/02/2019

Living

Sustainable farming under the streets of London

30 metres beneath the ground herbs, salads and ‘micro-greens’ are destined for some of London’s best-known restaurants.

07/02/2019

World

London and Brussels divided over Tusk "special place in hell" outburst

Outrage from Brexit supporters, but some in Brussels praise Tusk for saying out loud what many think in private.

07/02/2019

United Kingdom

'Stanstead 15' won't face jail time after blocking deportation flight

The Stansted 15, a group of anti-deportation protesters convicted on terrorism-related charges, won't face jail time after blocking deportation flight.

06/02/2019

United Kingdom

'Place in hell for those who promoted Brexit without plan,' says Tusk

His comments have proved controversial.

06/02/2019

World

The farm underneath the streets of London

A pair of London based innovators have turned a disused WWII air raid shelter into a sustainable farm supplying produce to some of the city's best known restaurants.

06/02/2019

World

Theresa May promises she won't leave Northern Ireland behind

She vowed to find a Brexit solution that would avoid the implementation of a hard border.

05/02/2019

United Kingdom

I want to change backstop not remove it, says May

UK Prime Minister Theresa May tried to reassure people in Northern Irland that she can secure a Brexit deal that will avoid a hard border with Ireland.

05/02/2019

United Kingdom

Journalist John Cantlie, captured by ISIS in 2012, 'is still alive'

The journalist was last seen in a propaganda video at the end of 2016

05/02/2019

United Kingdom

UK promised Nissan up to €91m to protect from any Brexit fallout

In a letter to the Japanese carmaker, the UK business minister had vowed to maintain manufacturers' capacity to trade with the EU.

04/02/2019