United Kingdom

Economy

What's the average UK house price? May's market data shows resilience

Although broader economic challenges—such as uncertainties around US tariffs and businesses passing higher employment costs on to consumers—persist, the UK housing market experienced a slight boost in May.

02/06/2025

Health news

UK ban on single-use vapes comes into force to stop children's use

The UK's move follows e-cigarette restrictions by countries like Belgium and Australia.

02/06/2025

Europe News

UK to build 12 new submarines and six new munition factories

The British government on Monday endorsed 62 recommendations made in an externally-led Strategic Defence Review.

02/06/2025

United Kingdom

Daily number of migrants reaching UK on small boats hits 2025 high

While France and the UK have increased joint operations, British officials say French police should be empowered to intercept boats before they leave.

02/06/2025

Europe News

UK to send message to Moscow as it outlines higher defence spending

British defence secretary John Healey said he is confident the nation will reach its goal of spending 3% of its GDP on defence by the next parliament.

02/06/2025

Eco-Innovation

These UK scientists are ‘growing colour’ using nature’s DNA codes

Colorifix successfully dyed greens and oranges this year, adding to a palette of pigments from nature.

01/06/2025

Food and Drink

Feast your eyes upon these stunning award-winning food photos

Nearly 10,000 entries from 70 countries were submitted to this year’s World Food Photography Awards - but it was a joyful image of five grandmothers sharing spring rolls that took the top prize.

31/05/2025

Europe News

Russian ship captain pleads not guilty in North Sea tanker collision

Vladimir Motin appeared via video link at London’s Central Criminal Court, where he denied responsibility for the presumed death of Filipino crew member Mark Angelo Pernia.

30/05/2025

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Replica of Columbus’ flagship docks in central London

Clad in timber and topped with soaring sails, a full-size replica of Christopher Columbus’ 15th-century flagship has moored at St Katharine Docks in London.

30/05/2025

Health news

New AI tool could identify which patients may benefit from cancer drug

The test could help direct prostate cancer patients to the best treatment option for them, researchers behind the findings said.

30/05/2025

United Kingdom

Tate brothers to face UK rape and trafficking charges, lawyer says

Romanian courts have issued an order to extradite the Tate brothers to the UK once their ongoing proceedings have concluded, according to British prosecutors.

30/05/2025

Europe News

Driver charged for ramming car into crowd amid Liverpool FC title fete

The city had been celebrating Liverpool's record-tying 20th Premier League title when the driver turned down a street full of fans and joy quickly turned to tragedy.

29/05/2025

Europe News

Tate brothers charged with rape and trafficking in UK, prosecutors say

The charges were authorised in January last year but the Crown Prosecution Service said this is the first time it confirmed the two had been criminally charged in Britain.

28/05/2025

United Kingdom

Experts praise swift release of details about Liverpool crash suspect

“Information voids are almost a gravitational force for conspiracy theorists," said one expert who welcomed the police's early intervention.

27/05/2025

Lifestyle

Daredevils tumble for glory at Gloucester's annual cheese-rolling race

Brave competitors let the Gouda times roll at the annual Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling Race, hurtling down a perilous slope in pursuit of a runaway wheel of Double Gloucester.

27/05/2025

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Area sealed off after car ploughs into Liverpool FC celebration

Police and bystanders were seen surrounding a car after it struck crowd during Liverpool FC’s Premier League title celebration on Monday evening.

27/05/2025

Europe News

Dozens injured after car strikes crowd during Liverpool FC celebration

Liverpool FC held an open-top bus parade through the city to celebrate its Premier League triumph, with hundreds of thousands of fans lining the streets of the 10-mile route.

26/05/2025

Europe News

UK hands over sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

Under the agreement, the UK will pay Mauritius €120 million each year to lease back their military base for at least 99 years.

22/05/2025

Healthcare

Why the UK is offering vaccines for gonorrhoea – and the EU isn’t

The UK will offer a vaccine originally intended to prevent meningitis, which is caused by a bacteria with a similar genetic profile to the one that causes gonorrhoea.

22/05/2025

Green News

UK scientists alarmed by sudden surge in sea temperatures this spring

UK waters are up to 4°C above normal in a marine heatwave that may offer an early warning of extreme summer heat.

22/05/2025

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Prince William joins kickabout at Edinburgh community centre

Prince William laced up his boots in Edinburgh on Wednesday, joining a kickabout during a visit to Leith Community Centre with Street Soccer Scotland.

22/05/2025

Business

EasyJet loss widens but UK budget airline confirms its 2025 targets

EasyJet’s shares fell after the British airline reported higher losses than a year ago despite increased revenues and strong traffic.

22/05/2025

Experiences

How to walk the stunning filming locations of The Salt Path

The path takes hikers to some of the south coast’s wildest spots with views of rugged rock formations and sweeping stretches of sea.

21/05/2025

Health news

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in the UK for the first time

The virus has emerged in northern and western Europe in recent years as a result of warmer temperatures.

21/05/2025

Economy

UK inflation jumps to highest in over a year on rising energy bills

Inflation in the UK rose to its highest level in over a year in April, driven by a wave of higher household bills, including energy and water, according to official figures released on Wednesday.

21/05/2025

Europe News

UK suspends trade talks with Israel and sanctions West Bank settlers

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Tuesday the suspension of free trade negotiations with Israel and new sanctions on West Bank settlements.

20/05/2025