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wellbeing

Cycling on your commute lowers risk of disease and poor mental health

A landmark study undertaken over two decades showed cyclists had about half the risk of dying compared with inactive commuters.

17/07/2024

United Kingdom

King Charles III to preside over opening of UK parliament

Donning his ceremonial robes and the crown of state, King Charles III will lay out the legislative program of the UK's first left-leaning government in 14 years, which will include more than 35 bills.

17/07/2024

Art

Polish artist Goshka Macuga takes over London Roman temple

Macuga digs into the Roman mythology of the Roman temple of Mithras – hidden beneath the City of London – in her cave-like immersive installation.

17/07/2024

Living

Cut unnecessary prescriptions to go greener, UK doctors told

Doctors are uniquely trusted to discuss public health threats like climate change.

16/07/2024

Art

Animal puppet art project aims to inspire action on climate change

The new project, from the team behind the Syrian refugee puppet Little Amal which traversed the globe, aims to raise awareness about climate change.

16/07/2024

United Kingdom

Southgate steps down as England manager after Euro 2024 fiasco

Southgate's resignation as England manager comes after strong criticism over his picks and line-up choices at Euro 2024. Who is more likely to replace him?

16/07/2024

Culture news

Art(istic) theft: Brazilian artist steals coin from British Museum

Hundreds of items have gone missing from the British Museum – but, this time, a historic coin was stolen by an artist.

16/07/2024

Europe Decoded

Did parties field fake candidates in the UK general election?

Rumours have been rampant on social media that a candidate for the right-wing populist party Reform in the recent UK election wasn’t real.

16/07/2024

United Kingdom

Alcaraz beats Djokovic at Wimbledon to take home fourth Grand Slam

The Spaniard won 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) in front of a crowd which included a surprise visit from the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton.

14/07/2024

United Kingdom

Euro 2024: 'England out without migration', says new UK campaign

71% of English players fielded in England's semifinal win over the Netherlands were born abroad or have at least one parent or grandparent born outside the UK.

12/07/2024

United Kingdom

Starmer: UK will 'reset' relations with the EU

The UK's new prime minister says the UK has been too "inward looking" on the world stage.

12/07/2024

Art

In pictures: 50 years of everyday Bengali life in East London

Running until 3 August 2024 at the Four Corners gallery in London, 'I Am Who I Am Now' is a celebration of the Bengali East End.

12/07/2024

Business

UK's FCA shakes up listing regulations to attract more companies

The move comes as the London Stock Exchange has been struggling for several months to retain companies looking to leave the UK and list in more welcoming markets such as the US.

11/07/2024

Culture news

London's Buckingham Palace opens iconic balcony room to visitors

Visitors will be able enter the room leading onto its iconic balcony, where royals have made their appearance at special occasions for generations.

11/07/2024

Europe News

Northern Irish politicians rally for UK government to ditch Legacy Act

Bereaved family members and politicians in Northern Ireland are hopeful that the new UK Labour-led government will repeal and replace widely contested legislation that grants immunity to "cooperating individuals" over the decades-long Troubles.

11/07/2024

Economy

UK economy receives surprise boost after month of zero growth

May's output was lifted by an uptick in the services sector as sunshine boosted consumer spending.

11/07/2024

Culture news

Former British MP Jacob Rees-Mogg to star in new reality TV series

One of Britain's freshly jobless Conservative MPs, Jacob Rees-Mogg has announced that he already has a new career lined up: starring in his own reality TV series.

11/07/2024

Europe News

Police capture man suspected of killing family of racing commentator

26-year-old Kyle Clifford was caught near his home in Enfield, north London and is receiving medical treatment for his injuries.

10/07/2024

Business

Private equity bosses ponder leaving UK over Labour tax rise fears

Labour’s plans to close the “carrying interest” private equity sector loophole has led to several funds and executives considering moves to countries with more beneficial tax regimes, such as Italy and Spain.

10/07/2024

Business

Mulberry hopes to bag a winner with new CEO after sales fall

Mulberry's share price has fallen 39% since January, amid a global decline in the luxury sector, mainly driven by shoppers from Asia cutting back.

10/07/2024

Economy

Pound nears one-month high following UK election results

The British Pound has strengthened against other major currencies in the past week as the landslide win of the Labour Party provides optimism toward policy stability for the country.

10/07/2024

Health news

UK sugar tax slashed children's added sugar intake by half

Many soft drink manufacturers reformulated their products after the tax was announced in 2016, helping to reduce kids’ added sugar consumption over the next three years.

10/07/2024

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The giant yellow pumpkin of London, Yayoi Kusama's latest masterpiece

Visitors to London's Kensington Gardens can see a six-meter tall, bright yellow pumpkin speckled with dots.

09/07/2024

Europe News

Power to shift away from Westminster to regions under Starmer

Keir Starmer and his deputy Angela Rayner met with regional mayors on Tuesday at the official resident to discuss shifting power out of Westminster to strengthen the regions, among other issues.

09/07/2024

United Kingdom

Four people to know in UK PM Keir Starmer's new cabinet

New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed his cabinet. Who's in it?

09/07/2024

Business

Dyson prepares to axe more than a quarter of its UK workforce

The technology firm is cutting UK jobs as part of a worldwide push to downsize and remain competitive.

09/07/2024