United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Who is Sue? Message in field sparks hunt for mystery woman

The mysterious message sparked a social media search for a woman called Sue.

04/11/2017

Cinema

Star-studded Murder on the Orient Express returns to big screen

Agatha Christie, the author dubbed the 'Queen of Crime,' is returning to the big screen after a decades-long absence with an adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express, directed by Kenneth Brannagh.

03/11/2017

Economy

The Bank of England raises its interest rate to 0.5 pct from 0.25 pct, the first hike in 10 years

Bank of England raises interest rate to 0.5 per cent in the first hike in a decade

02/11/2017

United Kingdom

Gavin Williamson named new British Defence Secretary

British Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed Gavin Williamson as her new defence minister after his predecessor resigned in a sexual harassment scandal.

02/11/2017

United Kingdom

UK Defence Minister Michael Fallon resigns over sexual misconduct allegations

Michael Fallon has resigned from his position as British defence minister, following sexual misconduct accusations.

02/11/2017

United Kingdom

Tory chief whip Gavin Williamson appointed new UK defence secretary

It comes as Michael Fallon resigned as defence minister amid claims of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour

02/11/2017

Living

Conscious menswear with Jonathan Mitchell

The world of online fashion is brutal.

02/11/2017

United Kingdom

Direct rule gets closer in N. Ireland as London assumes budget control

Bickering Northern Irish parties fail to agree on 2017-18 budget, meaning London steps in to ensure public services maintained.

01/11/2017

United Kingdom

Elton John and Ed Sheeran launch charity campaign to share musical memories

Elton John and Ed Sheeran have launched a star-studded charity campaign to share musical memories, and raise funds for orphanage children suffering in silence.

01/11/2017

United Kingdom

Alarm over rise in UK deportations of EU citizens

The European Commission says it's looking into the issue.

31/10/2017

Cult

French exile artists exhibition to open in London

A new exhibition highlighting works by French artists in exile during the Franco-Prussian War in the 1870s at the Tate Britain Gallery in London.

31/10/2017

Living

14 shades of vegan bags

Fourteen bags we like this week: a selection of vegan leather stachel, totes, purses and backpacks.

30/10/2017

Living

The Invisible Distillery

A Loch Lomond whiskey of which there are only 60 bottles in the world.

29/10/2017

United Kingdom

UK minister probed over aide's sex toy errand

Mark Garnier, a junior international trade minister, also confirmed calling his assistant "sugar tits" - but he told the Mail on Sunday it did not amount to harassment.

29/10/2017

Sport

Briton's Joshua defends world heavyweight titles

The British undefeated champion is now setting his eyes on Joseph Parker and Deontay Wilder to unify the division's five title belts

29/10/2017

Cinema

'Bloodlight and Bami': Grace Jones put under the spotlight

Sophie Fiennes shines a spotlight on Grace Jones in new film documentary.

26/10/2017

United Kingdom

Brexit date fight

Officials in the UK say the country's parliament will vote on the final deal with the European Union before the country has left the bloc.

25/10/2017

United Kingdom

Brexit boss refers to Czechoslovakia in boast about European intelligence

David Davis made the mistake as he told MPs he and his team had a good knowledge of what European countries want from Brexit.

25/10/2017

United Kingdom

Leonardo da Vinci's $100 million rediscovered painting

It's currently on display at Christie's in London before its sale next month in New York.

24/10/2017

United Kingdom

Universities asked to reveal names of Brexit professors and what they teach

Conservative politician wants to know what professors are saying to students about the EU.

24/10/2017

United Kingdom

Ronaldo and Lieke Martens win FIFA player of the year awards

Cristiano Ronaldo and Dutch player Lieke Martens take home the top prizes at the Best FIFA Football Awards 2017

23/10/2017

United Kingdom

Fans delighted with Pullman's return & "La Belle Sauvage"

After a 17-year interval Philip Pullman has returned to the themes and lead heroine that made his name with the first instalment of the "Book of Dust" trilogy.

23/10/2017

United Kingdom

New London toxicity charge comes into force

London's new emissions fee, the toxicity charge, or T-charge, has come into force in a bid to improve the city's air quality

23/10/2017

United Kingdom

Full speech: May updates MPs about Brexit talks amid dinner-leak row

The British PM said 'important progress' was made at EU summit, but Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn said it sounded like 'Groundhog Day'

23/10/2017

Sport

Blue Monday for Koeman

Everton sack Ronald Koeman and seek new manager after disasterous start to season

23/10/2017

United Kingdom

Police end hostage situation at bowling alley in central England

Police confirmed there were no casualties

22/10/2017