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Clues to the origin of the Earth: Asteroid sample comes to UK museum

Is the key to life on Earth contained within a teaspoon of black asteroid dust that's arrived in London? Scientists at the Natural History Museum hope they can unlock the answer.

29/11/2023

Art

Meet the animal rescue shelter hosting an auction of art made by dogs

Rescue dogs in Bristol are unleashing their inner artists to raise funds for the struggling Animal Rescue Centre (ARC).

29/11/2023

wellbeing

No 'smoking gun' evidence that Internet harms well-being, study says

A major study involving two million people has found no clear evidence that the widespread adoption of the Internet has harmed people’s well-being.

28/11/2023

Business

What's gone wrong for Metro Bank and will Barclays save it?

Metro Bank shareholders have voted to back a rescue deal aimed at securing its future as Barclays engages in exclusive negotiations to acquire the group's residential mortgage book.

28/11/2023

Culture news

AI-using kids and daytime porn: New research reveals online habits

Four in five children have used AI tools online, while adult internet usage is at 56 days every year.

28/11/2023

Earth News

Greenwashing? First UK-US flight using all sustainable fuels takes off

The first transatlantic flight by a passenger plane to use exclusively sustainable aviation fuels took off from London this morning.

28/11/2023

United Kingdom

Diplomatic spat sees British PM snub Greek PM over Parthenon Marbles

The leaders had been due to meet on Tuesday to discuss the Israel-Hamas war, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the priceless antiquities which Athens wants back.

28/11/2023

Health news

UK detects new strain of 'swine flu' in human for first time

UK authorities said they had detected a new strain of swine flu in a human.

27/11/2023

Business

UK welcomes almost £30bn of investment ahead of Global Summit

Thousands of jobs will be created as investors show a “vote of confidence” in the UK economy, says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

27/11/2023

Earth News

Food is becoming unaffordable in the UK as extreme weather bites

Extreme weather has driven UK food bills up by £351 since 2021, leaving some Brits unable to eat.

27/11/2023

Culture news

Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize with 'Prophet Song'

The Booker Prize is one of Britain's most prestigious awards for fiction and Paul Lynch will receive around €50,000 for winning.

27/11/2023

United Kingdom

Legendary football player and coach Terry Venables dies at 80

Terry Venables, a former England football player who led the national team to the European Championship semifinals as a charismatic coach and won trophies at club level with Barcelona and Tottenham, has died.

26/11/2023

wellbeing

People who complied with COVID restrictions have worse mental health

Certain personality types were more likely to comply with restrictions during the COVID pandemic than others, a new study in Wales has found.

24/11/2023

Business

Nissan invests over €1 billion in its UK electric cars

Nissan's £1.12 billion investment in its northeast England factory heralds a shift to electric vehicles, boosting the British economy and signalling a pivotal moment in the nation's automotive industry.

24/11/2023

No Comment

Just Stop Oil activists take to the streets of London

In London, Just Stop Oil activists are marching through London to protest against Britain's oil and gas policies and to create a "safer future for young people.

24/11/2023

Culture news

Own a piece of TV royalty: 'The Crown' props to hit the auction block

Props from "The Crown," including Princess Diana's "revenge" dress replica and a 10 Downing Street façade, will be auctioned in London in early 2024, allowing fans to own a piece of TV history from the recently concluded Netflix series.

24/11/2023

Art

Impressionists on Paper: London exhibition showcases rare masterpieces

Van Gogh, Degas, Cézanne – a host of the world’s greatest artists are being celebrated at a new one-of-a-kind exhibition in London.

24/11/2023

Health news

Autistic people have a lower life expectancy, new study reveals

Experts say the new estimates are “not surprising” but lifespans of people with autism are not as low as previously thought.

24/11/2023

United Kingdom

UK's 2022 migration levels revised to a record-breaking high

The figures will likely be an embarrassment for Rishi Sunak's Conservative government who consistently pledge to bring the levels down.

23/11/2023

Culture news

Changing of the Guard play PSY's 'Gangnam Style' and BLɅϽKPIИK's hits

A tribute to South Korea took place in front of Buckingham Palace on Wednesday afternoon during the Changing of the Guard, as the military band played songs from the country.

23/11/2023

Economy

Manufacturing sector improves but UK economy not out of the woods yet

The latest set of economic data from the UK has come in strong for November indicating that there may be hope for the British economy after all.

23/11/2023

Climate

Euroviews. Will we allow peaceful marches to be classified as a crime?

From Germany and Sweden to the UK earlier this month, Greta Thunberg has now been prosecuted in a hat-trick of countries in 2023. Her court cases are indicative of governments increasingly cracking down on the right to protest, Barney Cullum writes.

23/11/2023

Art

Loribelle Spirovski overcomes health challenges with London exhibition

"This injury has been the defining feature of my life for the past three years, tempting every decision I make," says acclaimed Australian artist Spirovski ahead of her comeback show.

23/11/2023

Economy

All you need to know about the UK's 2024 economic plans

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has outlined the government’s financial plans for the year ahead in a press conference. Here's the key takeaways.

22/11/2023

Culture news

After 20 years, Top Gear will finally leave UK screens

Not with a bang but with a whimper. Well, actually with a bit of both, as it seems that the BBC's long-running motor show Top Gear may have finally left our screens.

22/11/2023

Economy

UK minimum wage set to increase to £11.44 per hour

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that the UK's hourly minimum wage is set to increase to £11.44 per hour, jumping almost 10% from April, marking a significant increase.

22/11/2023