United Kingdom

Cult

Ala.ni: the new voice of jazz

She’s being hailed as the new voice of jazz.

13/10/2016

Europe News

Scotland to publish new referendum bill

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says it is part of a strategy to ensure that Scotland's voice is heard in the negotiations to take Britain out of the European Union.

13/10/2016

Sci-Tech

Pollution: art and science join up to raise awareness

Looking for that unique costume that will make heads turn at your Halloween party?

13/10/2016

Economy

Six knock-on effects of a plummeting pound

The slumping value of the pound has an effect on tourism, foreign workers in the UK, exporters and expats.

13/10/2016

United Kingdom

Price row prompts shortage of Marmite, the UK's stalwart food

The UK's largest supermarket chain Tesco and one its major suppliers, Unilever, have settled a price war on more than a dozen products.

13/10/2016

United Kingdom

Star Wars firm fined £1.6m over 'Hans Solo' accident

A British film production company involved in making the latest Star Wars film has been fined £1.

13/10/2016

Business Line

Hard Brexit fears push down pound and worry UK businesses

Business Line focuses on the concerns that the kind of Brexit the UK government choses will cause major problems for companies.

12/10/2016

United Kingdom

UK parliament debates Brexit but won't vote on triggering EU divorce

Ahead of Wednesday’s parliamentary debate on Brexit, UK Prime Minister Theresa May faced questions on the thorny topic in the House of Commons.

12/10/2016

United Kingdom

Bernie Sanders endorses brother Larry for David Cameron constituency

Bernie Sanders has publically endorsed his older brother Larry in his campaign to represent former UK Prime Minister David Cameron's constituency.

12/10/2016

Cult

Robbie Williams "parties like a Russian"

Robbie Williams is back.

12/10/2016

Economy

Financial sector job loss warning over Brexit

Top international bankers warn they could start moving staff out of Britain by next year if there's no clarity on UK access to the EU single market.

12/10/2016

Cinema

Ken Loach laments Brexit impact on UK film

Palme d’Or winner Ken Loach has been expressing concern over the impact of Brexit on the British TV and film industry.

12/10/2016

United Kingdom

Johnson slams Russian action in Syria as bombs rain down on Aleppo

In his first speech as foreign secretary Boris Johnson accused Russia of "deliberate attacks on humanitarian convoys."

11/10/2016

Sport

Mercedes celebrate third constructor's title in a row

Mercedes Formula One team have been celebrating their constructor's title in their UK headquarters.

11/10/2016

United Kingdom

Stephen King steps in to calm the creepy clown craze

Horror writer steps in to calm concerns after a spate of creepy clown sightings across the US and Europe.

11/10/2016

Markets

Pound's Brexit vote battering continues

Experts see no end to sterling's fall in value against other currencies due to worries over the effects of the UK's vote to leave the European Union.

11/10/2016

Europe News

British PM May looks for Brexit support in Denmark

British Prime Minister Theresa May has been holding talks with her Danish counterpart in Copenhagen.

10/10/2016

Economy

Brexit vote fears hit UK business sentiment

The latest UK business surveys seem to show the economy losing steam with company bosses lacking confidence about investment and hiring workers.

10/10/2016

United Kingdom

Killer clown antics potentially harmful to both pranksters and victims

A flurry of so-called ‘killer clown’ sightings across the US, UK and elsewhere has prompted best-selling author Stephen King to appeal for anti-clown sentiment to be…

10/10/2016

Cinema

London Film Festival all about diversity

An impressive 248 feature and documentary films are being screened at this year’s London Film Festival.

10/10/2016

United Kingdom

Farage shoulders "Mr. Brexit" after US debate

Nigel Farage, speaks to reporters in support of Republican Donald Trump after second presidential debate

10/10/2016

Cinema

'Supersonic': doc chronicles Oasis' rise to fame

The team behind last year’s Oscar-winning documentary on Amy Winehouse has turned its lens on one of the most iconic Britpop bands of all time.

07/10/2016

United Kingdom

‘A very regrettable matter’: UKIP members face probe after bust-up

What we know UKIP MEP Steven Woolfe and contender for the party’s leadership ‘collapsed’ after a dispute with fellow UKIP member Mike Hookem in the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Thursday (6…

07/10/2016

Cult

Art and humour mix at Frieze London

Paintings, sculptures, performances – more than 160 of the world’s leading galleries are showcasing their works at Frieze London, one of the most important contemporary art fairs in the…

07/10/2016

Markets

Pound hammered by flash crash

The pound suffered a massive temporary loss in value overnight, diving 10 percent against the dollar in just minutes - a so-called flash crash.

07/10/2016

Economy

UK's Hammond woos Wall Street, pound remains weak

UK finance minister Philip Hammond is trying to reassure top US bankers that London remains the world's leading finance hub despite the Brexit vote.

06/10/2016