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George the dragon slayer: Europe's most multicultural patron saint

Today is Saint George's Day. The patron saint has been depicted in countless works of art, and the date of his martyrdom is celebrated in many European countries.

23/04/2024

United Kingdom

First deportation flights to Rwanda set to leave UK in a few months

First deportation flights to Rwanda set to leave UK in a few months.

22/04/2024

Travel News

EU proposes removal of post-Brexit travel barriers for young people

The agreement would make it easier for under-30s to live, work and travel between the EU and the UK.

19/04/2024

Economy

UK house prices grow for another month. Where is best place to buy?

The average price of a home in the UK was £281,000 as of February, according to new figures. But prices vary significantly across different regions.

18/04/2024

Art

Enter the uncanny valley: New exhibition mixes AI and art photography

In 2023, Boris Eldagsen revealed that he won a prestigious photography award by submitting an AI-generated image. Now, a London gallery is putting on an exhibition of his work to demonstrate the power of AI in art.

18/04/2024

Culture news

Parade's End by Ford Madox Ford turns 100

Despite its vintage, Ford Madox Ford’s bewildering, beguiling beast of a novel deserves all the readers it can get when it turns 100 this April.

18/04/2024

Tech News

Deepfake porn to become a crime in UK in 'first-of-its-kind' law

The amendment to the country’s Criminal Justice Bill will make adults who create deepfake porn “face the consequences of their actions”.

17/04/2024

Business

IDS shares rise as Czech billionaire posts interest in Royal Mail

Shares in IDS, the owner of Royal Mail, rise after reports that it has received - and rejected - a bid from Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský.

17/04/2024

Culture news

Taylor Swift: British fans scammed more than a million euros

Hundreds of UK fans of Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Beyoncé have been scammed by fake adverts and Facebook posts, further denting people’s trust in the concert industry.

17/04/2024

Sport

Euroviews. Further horse deaths at the Grand National show cruel races must end

Suffering is an almost inevitable outcome, and it is supported with each bet placed — all just for a fleeting flutter, Elisa Allen writes.

17/04/2024

Travel News

4 scenic bus routes in Britain you can book for under €3 this month

The discount fares can be purchased this week, until 21 April, on journeys up until 12 May.

16/04/2024

Culture news

Caravaggio's last known painting on display in London

The National Gallery is preparing to unveil the long-hidden artwork at last.

16/04/2024

Healthcare

UK MPs agree to ban tobacco sales to those born after 2009

The UK government's new Tobacco and Vapes Bill is intended to protect young people from the harms of smoking.

16/04/2024

Art

Yinka Shonibare challenges colonial narratives in London exhibition

Historic colonial statues should not be destroyed, but reimagined, according to British artist Yinka Shonibare. A new solo exhibition of his work tackling Britain’s imperialist past has opened in London.

16/04/2024

Culture news

Former UK PM Liz Truss says she knows how to save the West in new book

Will the former Prime Minister’s latest offering fly off the shelves in great enough volumes to revive the economy she crashed? Or is it enough to save the Western world as she boasts? We’re not so sure.

16/04/2024

Art

Antony Gormley unveils new exhibition in English country estate

British sculptor Antony Gormley’s latest exhibition, Time Horizon, has taken over the grounds of a Norfolk country estate.

16/04/2024

Green News

‘Frankly disgusting’: What’s behind Britain’s sewage pollution crisis?

Campaigners say a car crash of different disasters has left the UK with some of the worst bathing water quality in Europe.

13/04/2024

Business

UAE state oil company has BP in sights as potential takeover target

Adnoc’s takeover bid for BP is the latest in a string of acquisition bids for energy companies, such as ExxonMobil's agreement to purchase Hess Corporation.

12/04/2024

Economy

UK economy grows for the second month in a row after mild recession

February's expansion in national output raises hopes that the UK is moving out of a recession.

12/04/2024

Living

Scottish children must learn about climate change, people’s panel says

A public panel said that it would help young people gain a basic understanding of climate change, energy production, global issues and green job opportunities.

11/04/2024

Culture news

London to welcome its first major Taiwanese culture festival

Taiwanese culture is about to arrive in London’s Notting Hill, with the 16-day Taiwan Festival opening on Friday 12 April.

11/04/2024

Business

UK oil firm aims to dig deep for biggest North Sea oil find in decades

A UK energy company is bringing two offshore fields onstream to produce 500 million barrels of oil.

10/04/2024

Mobility

Is conversion to an EV worth it? Classic car owners are not convinced

While some classic car owners are converting to electric, not everyone is ready to do so.

10/04/2024

Culture news

Birmingham mural to honour legacy of poet Benjamin Zephaniah

A tribute to poetry giant Benjamin Zephaniah will be unveiled on 14 April in the UK’s second city, Birmingham.

10/04/2024

Economy

UK consumers struggle with bills despite easing housing costs

Housing costs are well past last summer’s peak, although affordability issues continue to hamper the UK market.

10/04/2024

Art

Leading London art gallery to close after nearly 80 years

The Marlborough Gallery will cease operations this June, ending a run of nearly 80 years at the forefront of the art world.

09/04/2024