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Culture news

Edinburgh Fringe CEO defends Baillie Gifford sponsorship

What is Baillie Gifford and why are festivals being pressured to drop their sponsorship this summer?

12/06/2024

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WATCH: Vegan activists tag new King Charles portrait

Animal rights activists from Animal Rising vandalized a portrait of King Charles III at the Philip Mould Gallery in London, pasting an image of the famous animated character Wallace, from 'Wallace and Gromit,' over the king's head.

12/06/2024

United Kingdom

UK prime minister unveils Conservative Party manifesto

The manifesto launch comes shortly after PM Rishi Sunak was forced to deny rumours he might resign before polling day.

11/06/2024

Business

Raspberry Pi shares rise by more than a third on London market debut

Although Raspberry Pi has seen impressive interest in its IPO so far, with its share price soaring just after the launch, the dangers of a post-IPO plunge, like Deliveroo, remain a risk.

11/06/2024

Economy

UK long-term sickness record rise fuels fears over economic growth

Long-term sickness leads to a growing number of people who are neither working nor looking for a job, known as economically inactive. This poses a significant risk to economic growth.

11/06/2024

Culture news

Oxford University to return 500-year-old sculpture to India

The planned repatriation comes amid a push by foreign governments seeking to reclaim precious antiquities looted or acquired by questionable means during the heyday of the British Empire.

11/06/2024

Nature

Could legal action save water voles from extinction?

With the UK government not mentioning nature in its election manifesto, 82 nature groups are holding it to account.

10/06/2024

Business

Could one of the UK's biggest blue-chip companies move to the US?

UK giant Ashtead Group is considering a move to list its company in the US. It already makes a significant amount of its total revenue there so already has the groundwork laid out for such a shift.

10/06/2024

Art

Shortlist for London's transatlantic slavery memorial revealed

Six artists have been shortlisted to create a London memorial to the victims of the transatlantic slave trade – with the public now able to vote for their favourite.

08/06/2024

Culture news

The 10 Mr. Men and Little Miss characters with the worst vibes

As two more characters are added to the Mr. Men and Little Miss series, we look at which characters deserve to be thrown into space.

08/06/2024

Europe News

UK political parties snipe over Brexit, immigration at first TV debate

Representatives of seven major political parties clash over the economy, the NHS, Brexit and climate policy with the fiercest debate concerning immigration.

08/06/2024

Culture news

Charli XCX's 'Brat': Euronews Culture's verdict

Euronews Culture delivers its verdict on Charli XCX's sixth album 'Brat', a masterful attempt to recreate a night out in 15 tracks.

07/06/2024

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WATCH: Mr. Doodle brings vibrant art to London's Sketch Restaurant

British artist Sam Cox, known as Mr. Doodle, is transforming Sketch’s iconic egg-shaped bathroom pods with his lively illustrations until September 1.

07/06/2024

Europe News

UK PM condemned after leaving D-Day ceremony for TV interview

The beleaguered prime minister, whose party is flailing in the polls, is trying to win back unhappy older voters on a platform of patriotism and security.

07/06/2024

Art

Glasgow International celebrates its 10th edition

Returning after a three-year hiatus, the tenth edition of Glasgow International – Scotland's largest festival for contemporary art – opens on Friday (7 June).

07/06/2024

Destinations

Bridgerton lover? Here are the best places to visit in Bath

From the Roman Baths to the Jane Austen Centre, Bath is ideal for history and romance lovers.

06/06/2024

Cult

Saatchi Gallery show explores changing face of fashion photography

Fashion photography strikes a pose at London’s Saatchi Gallery this summer, showing how it's moved on from the simple presentation of product lines to reflecting on everyday life, and becoming an art form in its own right.

06/06/2024

Culture news

Peaky Blinders to return with Netflix film - Here's why we're excited

As the streaming giant confirms a film is on the way, here's why you should be excited for the return of Cillian Murphy as the leader of the Shelby gang.

05/06/2024

Economy

Savvy earners: UK kids take on side hustles as cost of living soars

Some children are getting surprise one-off rewards for doing well at school while others are finding other ways to make extra pocket money.

05/06/2024

Europe News

Right-wing British politician Farage doused with milkshake

Nigel Farage appeared unharmed as he was lead away by his security.

04/06/2024

Art

London's 180 Studios presents spellbinding fusion of art and sound

'Reverb', presented by 180 Studios and The Vinyl Factory, is a groundbreaking multimedia exhibition that highlights the synergy between art and sound, featuring works by Theaster Gates, Es Devlin, Virgil Abloh, and more.

04/06/2024

Work

A new, controllable extra thumb is meant to enhance productivity

Nearly 600 members of the public tested the device, with just four unable to use it at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition in 2022.

31/05/2024

Tech News

These bioelectric sensors are as fine as a spider's silk

Researchers say the environmental footprint of manufacturing the fibre is also small.

30/05/2024

Business

FTSE reshuffle: Ocado and SJP drop out while Darktrace could return

British housebuilder Vistry Group could also see a return to the FTSE 100 index, while Liontrust Asset Management and Alpha Group International could be added to the FTSE 250 index.

29/05/2024

Business

Royal Mail owner paves way for historic takeover by Czech billionaire

The takeover deal will still need to be approved by International Distribution Services (IDS)'s shareholders at the September annual general meeting.

29/05/2024

Economy

Tax rules on owning a second home in the UK: Will it ease the crisis

Owners of empty properties and second homes in England, Wales, and Scotland could face pay at least twice the standard council tax to encourage owners to bring properties back into use. However, experts remain sceptical.

27/05/2024