United Kingdom

United Kingdom

MI5 accused of 'hiding the truth' over agent who killed for the IRA

Official investigation strongly criticised how the UK's intelligence agency MI5 handled the double agent during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

09/12/2025

United Kingdom

UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines

NATO's senior expert on cyber and hybrid threats said last year that persistent attacks on undersea cables across Europe is "the most active threat" to Western infrastructure.

04/12/2025

United Kingdom

Putin 'morally responsible' for UK Novichok death, inquiry finds

Dawn Sturgess died after coming into contact with the Novichok nerve agent which was stored in a perfume bottle in an assassination attempt on double agent Sergei Skripal in Salisbury.

04/12/2025

Culture news

Charity seeks £500,000 to repair Shakespeare family home

The house in Stratford-upon-Avon already received a £1 million donation last year but a car crash in October further damaged the historic building.

04/12/2025

United Kingdom

China slams UK for delaying decision again on massive London embassy

The proposed structure at Royal Mint Court, near the Tower of London, would be the largest embassy in Europe, covering 20,000 square metres.

03/12/2025

Economy

A decade of Brexit: Britain falls behind peers in trade and growth

Economic analysis shows UK GDP per capita grew up to 10% less than similar nations as firms froze spending and productivity slipped.

03/12/2025

United Kingdom

UK to scrap some jury trials in an attempt to clear court backlog

The government says there are almost 80,000 cases waiting to be heard in criminal courts in England and Wales, more than double the pre-pandemic figure.

02/12/2025

Business

UK and US agree on zero-tariff pharma deal after months of tensions

London and Washington have found a compromise that would avoid US tariffs on British medicines — but only after the UK agreed to pay more for cutting-edge drugs.

01/12/2025

Health news

Nitrous oxide may offer fast relief for severe depression, study finds

The team behind the research are now preparing the first UK National Health Service trial to test whether nitrous oxide can be used safely and effectively as a real-world treatment.

01/12/2025

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London's landmarks recreated in gingerbread at exhibition

UK's capital is hosting the Gingerbread City, where architects swap drawings for dough to build a miniature world made of biscuit and sugar.

28/11/2025

Culture news

Sally Rooney says new UK books unlikely due to Palestine Action ban

Sally Rooney highlighted that it may become much more difficult for her to release new work, as well as continue selling existing books, in the UK, due to her continued support of the banned Palestine Action group.

28/11/2025

Green News

Race begins to save ‘hairy’ snail that’s the size of a fingernail

The German hairy snail has become one of the most endangered molluscs in the UK, but new efforts could soon turn that around.

27/11/2025

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring London

In partnership with Media City

From its iconic monuments, to its historic shopping arcades, London is a diverse city full of surprises. Join Lilly Douse as she reconnects with her hometown in a whole new way.

26/11/2025

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2,000 robots employed at Amazon's Bolton warehouse for Christmas

In the UK, Amazon's Bolton warehouse uses 2,000 robots to streamline parcel handling, especially during the holiday peak, ensuring timely deliveries.

26/11/2025

Economy

UK budget: Record-high tax measures see positive market reaction

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced tax-raising measures, including new duties on high-value properties, dividends, and savings, in the state budget presented on Wednesday.

26/11/2025

Travel News

What England’s new tourist taxes could mean for visitors

A new proposal would allow tourist taxes on overnight stays in the UK, bringing English cities in line with others across Europe.

26/11/2025

Tech News

Meet Bobbi: The UK’s first AI police assistant

The AI tool handles non-emergency questions online, taking pressure off overstretched call handlers but does not investigate crimes.

26/11/2025

Green News

UK wildfires hit a record high. Where does the rest of Europe stand?

It is estimated that wildfires have ravaged more than 46,000 hectares this year in the UK, the largest area since monitoring began.

25/11/2025

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland town set to rename street honouring ex-Prince Andrew

Prince Andrew Way in the Northern Irish town of Carrickfergus will be renamed after the disgraced former royal was removed from public life.

25/11/2025

Economy

What’s at stake in the UK Autumn Budget? Here are the points to watch

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces the challenge of raising an estimated £20-30bn, with both her and the government’s credibility on the line.

25/11/2025

United Kingdom

PM Starmer says Andrew should testify in US investigation into Epstein

Keir Starmer refused to specifically comment on former Prince Andrew’s case but suggested that the disgraced royal should testify, as a matter of “principle”, before US Congress who continue to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual assault incidents.

24/11/2025

wellbeing

Healthy diet and exercise may cut risky belly fat, UK study finds

Researchers say improving diet and physical activity helps limit the buildup of riskier visceral fat.

22/11/2025

Culture news

London museum exhibits never-before-seen Wes Anderson props

On display are dozens of objects from Anderson’s personal archives, many of which are showcased for the first time in Britain.

21/11/2025

United Kingdom

Former MEP given jail time for making pro-Russia statements for cash

Gill was elected to the European Parliament in 2014 for the anti-EU UK Independence Party and later represented the Brexit Party.

21/11/2025

United Kingdom

'Too little, too late': UK government slammed for COVID-19 response

The inquiry found that chaos at the heart of the Conservative government and a failure to take COVID-19 seriously potentially cost 23,000 lives in England alone.

20/11/2025

Culture news

Prime Wimbledon seats exempt from UK ticket resale crackdown

Ticket touting has become increasingly sophisticated in recent years, according to the UK government. New measures, however, to restrict the illegal practice won't apply to Britain's most famously expensive tennis championship, Wimbledon.

20/11/2025