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Green News

Could a 'tyre tax' help cut car emissions in the UK?

Particles from tyres could be the next avenue for clean air campaigners to tackle pollution.

02/03/2023

Culture news

Jemima Khan on 'What's Love Got to Do with It?'

Brit Jemima Khan made headlines when she married the man who'd become Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan. She's now bringing a slice of her Pakistani experience to British cinema screens.

02/03/2023

Culture news

Eurovision is coming - Here’s how to secure tickets

The 2023 Eurovision spectacular is to be held in the UK city of Liverpool on 13 May and it’s been announced tickets will go on sale on 7 March. Here’s a guide on how to snap them up

02/03/2023

United Kingdom

Prince Harry and Meghan asked to leave their UK royal home

UK media reports that King Charles has offered Frogmore Cottage, in the grounds of Windsor Castle, to Prince Andrew.

02/03/2023

Culture news

'New' Terry Pratchett short story collection discovered

The beloved author of the Discworld series died in 2015. But a keen-eyed fan has uncovered 20 new works written by Pratchett under a pseudonym.

02/03/2023

Nature

‘Appalling’ scale of bottom trawling in the UK revealed in new report

The NGO says it equates to 15 years worth of negative impact in Marine Protected Areas, "making a mockery" of the UK's biodiversity goals.

02/03/2023

United Kingdom

At what age can you legally get married in Europe?

Child marriage, as defined by UNICEF, is a formal marriage or informal union with a person under the age of 18.

01/03/2023

Green News

UK bans Lufthansa’s ‘green’ adverts for misleading consumers

Lufthansa’s ad claimed they are ‘protecting the planet’ The UK’s advertising watchdog disagreed.

01/03/2023

United Kingdom

Hunt for a two-month old baby in the UK continues

Constance Marten, 35, and her boyfriend Mark Gordon, 48, a convicted sex offender, have been charged with suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after being on the run since January 5 as the search for their missing baby continues in Sussex.

01/03/2023

Eco-Innovation

Could stripy wind turbines help to save birds from their blades?

We need to see like birds in order to protect them, say the ornithologists suggesting a ‘simple’ redesign.

01/03/2023

Eco-Innovation

Guilt-free flights are still out of reach in the UK, scientists warn

The Royal Society has warned that sustainable aviation solutions still need a lot of research and development.

28/02/2023

United Kingdom

NI Protocol: Job not done for Sunak, who still needs Belfast's support

While the agreement between London and Brussels has been deemed a huge success, the British PM has only gotten over the first hurdle. Now it's time to convince Northern Ireland's politicians, especially the DUP.

28/02/2023

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland Protocol: What does the new deal mean for the UK?

The UK and the European Union ended years of wrangling and acrimony on Monday, sealing a deal to resolve their thorny post-Brexit trade dispute over Northern Ireland

27/02/2023

United Kingdom

Von der Leyen to meet with King Charles III during UK visit

It is believed that the meeting with King Charles III will be separate from von der Leyen's main talks with UK premier Rishi Sunak over the Northern Ireland Protocol

27/02/2023

Culture news

Minis belonging to three Beatles go on display in London

Mini Coopers belonging to three of the Beatles are currently on display in London for a 'Mini' tour.

27/02/2023

United Kingdom

EU chief and Sunak to meet in London for talks over the NI Protocol

Talks between the UK and the European Union are intensifying this week as both sides try to reach an agreement on post-Brexit trading arrangements.

26/02/2023

No Comment

Watch: Political activists use yellow and blue paint on London road

Political activist group, Led By Donkeys, paints a huge Ukrainian flag on the road outside the Russian embassy in London in solidarity of Ukraine

24/02/2023

Climate

Fact check: Is Brexit to blame for Britain's food shortages?

#TheCube spoke to experts to find out why some of Britain's biggest supermarket chains are restricting the amount of vegetables customers can buy.

24/02/2023

Art

V&A museum gifted massive David Bowie archive for new centre

From Ziggy Stardust's jumpsuit to the handwritten lyrics for "Heroes", David Bowie's extensive archive is coming to a dedicated arts centre in east London.

23/02/2023

United Kingdom

Dissident republicans suspected of shooting Northern Ireland policeman

Three men have been arrested after an off-duty detective was shot and injured at a sports complex in Omagh, in a suspected sectarian attack.

23/02/2023

Culture news

What are King Charles' favourite movies, music and books?

The head of the British monarchy has long been a patron of the arts. With Charles' coronation approaching, we take a look at the King's cultural tastes.

23/02/2023

Cult

Beyond The Streets London: A celebration of graffiti and street art

This latest exhibition on display at London's Saatchi Gallery captures historic moments in this artistic movement.

22/02/2023

Green News

What fruit and vegetables are being rationed in UK supermarkets?

"Everyone wants to avoid rationing," the farmers' union have said. So why are supermarkets doing it?

22/02/2023

Nature

UK farmers to breed ‘low-emission sheep’ in bid to cut methane

Sheep’s emissions are a major cause of global warming. But these farmers think they have a solution.

22/02/2023

United Kingdom

Shamima Begum, who joined IS aged 15, loses her citizenship appeal

Shamima Begum, who travelled from UK to Syria aged 15 to join so-called Islamic State, loses citizenship appeal

22/02/2023

Culture news

Immersive David Hockney exhibition opens in London

"David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)" invites visitors to take a closer look at the world around them.

22/02/2023