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United Kingdom

Scotland could rejoin EU 'smoothly and quickly' after independence

A new report from the government in Edinburgh lays out its plans for a future relationship with Europe, but independence is not on the cards any time soon.

18/11/2023

Economy

UK facilitates corruption by Central Asian elites, says new report

The UK’s powerful financial sector “bears some responsibility for the continuation of corruption and kleptocracy by Central Asian elites”, according to a British parliamentary report, which also noted the government’s responsibility in the matter.

17/11/2023

Business

Hotel Chocolat's shares jump 160% after Mars takeover

The US's Mars Inc has acquired British chocolatier Hotel Chocolat for £534 million - but it will still operate from the UK.

17/11/2023

Economy

UK retail sales at COVID-19 lockdown levels as cost of living rises

UK retail sales have slumped back to COVID-19 lockdown levels, as increased cost of living bites.

17/11/2023

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Watch: Durham Cathedral lights up for 2023 Lumiere Festival

Hosted in winter time, and free to attend, the festival typically comprises a number of light art installations, as well as illuminating iconic buildings and locations.

16/11/2023

Cult

Christo and Jeanne-Claude celebrated at Saatchi Gallery retrospective

London’s Saatchi Gallery is hosting two new winter exhibitions. 'Boundless' is a retrospective dedicated to the late artistic duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude, while 'If Not Now, When?' explores the theme of time and the urgency around climate change.

16/11/2023

Culture news

Glastonbury tickets finally go on sale: Here's what you need to know

After an inexplicable delay and amid swirling rumours, the first set of tickets will go on sale for 2024’s Glastonbury Festival tonight.

16/11/2023

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WATCH: Spectacular festive light show twinkles at London's Kew Gardens

As the sun goes down, a festive light show is illuminating London's Kew Gardens.

15/11/2023

Health news

UK health experts recommend chickenpox vaccine for kids

Most people catch chickenpox in childhood and tend to have a mild illness, but it can also occur in adults who have not previously been infected and tends to be more severe.

15/11/2023

Green News

Date set for Greta Thunberg’s London trial over climate protest

Fossil Free London campaigners say the charges are part of a wider government crackdown on the right to protest.

15/11/2023

United Kingdom

UK's Rwanda deportation policy ruled unlawful by Supreme Court

Major blow to Rishi Sunak's government as court rules Rwanda is not a safe country to send asylum seekers to.

15/11/2023

Economy

UK inflation falls: Why it matters more than we think

UK prices fell in October to a two-year low, driven by easing gas and electricity inflation, the latest Consumer Price Index data showed.

15/11/2023

Economy

UK wages rise adding to Bank of England inflation woes

Earnings, excluding bonuses, were 7.7% higher than a year earlier in the period from July to September, official data showed.

14/11/2023

Travel News

Eurostar could face fresh competition on its UK-France train route

Virgin's Richard Branson will reportedly be the next to challenge Eurostar's 30-year monopoly on cross-Channel trains.

13/11/2023

United Kingdom

Baby Indi dies in UK after long legal battle over life support

Indi Gregory suffered from a rare genetic condition, and a legal battle involving her parents, British health officials and the Italian government

13/11/2023

United Kingdom

UK politics: David Cameron in, Suella Braverman out in reshuffle

Opposition parties had accused Braverman of emboldening far-right groups with her comments about pro-Palestinian protests.

13/11/2023

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Watch: British King Charles leads Remembrance Day Service in London

Remembrance Sunday is an annual commemoration held on the closest Sunday to Armistice Day, November 11, the anniversary of the end of the First World War to remember servicemen and women who have fallen in the line of duty since WWI.

13/11/2023

United Kingdom

Britain’s King Charles leads national tribute to fallen soldiers

The event in London featured a two-minute silence to commemorate the dead and came a day after some 300,000 people took to the streets of the capital for a pro-Palestine march.

12/11/2023

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WATCH: Tens of thousands march in London in support of Palestinian people

Organisers of the pro-Palestinian march say they had taken steps to ensure it didn't conflict with Armistice Day events.

12/11/2023

Food and Drink

The Michelin-starred chef turning French fine dining vegan

After abruptly giving up meat in 2016, Alexis Gauthier began a mission to reinvent restaurant philosophy and infuse French gastronomy with cruelty-free food.

12/11/2023

United Kingdom

Protesters in London clash with police ahead of pro-Palestinian march

The demonstrators, thought be right-wing, shouted 'England 'til I die' and carried St. George's flags ahead of Armistice Day events in the capital.

11/11/2023

Focus

World Travel Market London: What lies ahead for post-pandemic tourism?

Tourism industry leaders convened in London for the World Travel Market trade event to discuss the latest trends shaping the sector.

10/11/2023

Economy

Could rental tenants be losing interest in London?

London is the only place in the UK where tenant demand has shrunk over the last three months ending in October, a survey shows.

10/11/2023

Economy

UK economy sees flat growth as inflation drags

The UK's GDP inched up by 0.2% in September 2023, driven by services growth, while consumer-facing sectors sank.

10/11/2023

Destinations

The best of Britain: What to see and do in 2024

Visitors to Britain rarely have enough time to take in all its best bits. If they do manage to tour a palace, take afternoon tea, enjoy an ancient monument and whizz around even two of London’s museums, they’re doing well.

09/11/2023

United Kingdom

UK's interior minister claims police favour pro-Palestinian protestors

Home Secretary Suella Braverman accused the police of acting more leniently toward pro-Palestinian demonstrators and Black Lives Matter supporters than to right-wing protesters or soccer hooligans.

09/11/2023