United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Former British police officer sentenced for serial rapes

David Carrick had already admitted in court dozens of rapes and sexual assaults when he was a serving police officer in the southeast of England.

07/02/2023

United Kingdom

UK energy company BP's profits double in 2022

British energy supermajor BP has reported record annual earnings, fueling demands that the UK boost taxes on companies benefiting from the surge in energy prices.

07/02/2023

United Kingdom

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shuffles top government posts

Rishi Sunak has created some new government departments and reshuffled several top posts, shortly after marking his 100th day in office.

07/02/2023

Eco-Innovation

7 low-income families were given solar panels - here’s how they got on

Solar power isn’t just for “posh” homes. An expert shows how we can make the energy transition more accessible for everyone.

05/02/2023

Living

Here's how Green Football Weekend is gamifying climate action

Football fans are being encouraged to score ‘green goals’ for their team in a new climate campaign.

04/02/2023

Creators

Meet the origami artist who folds paper into stunning works of art

From plain bits of paper to incredible works of art - Polly Verity is an imaginative origami artist who's pioneered a process through which she can bring to life everyday objects. Meet the origami artist who can fold a sheet of paper

03/02/2023

Eco-Innovation

Why are UK farms going ‘veganic’? Meet the green agriculture pioneers

A British farmer who gave up cows to grow vegan cereal has been recognised by PETA's new Farming Awards.

03/02/2023

United Kingdom

Will Britain become a republic or keep the royal family?

Britain will celebrate King Charles's coronation in May with three days of pageantry, but is the republican movement getting stronger?

03/02/2023

Culture news

Leave your hat on: Britain's Jockey Club removes formal dress code

And they're off! But not perhaps in the way you were thinking. Britain's Jockey Club jumps to make the often exclusively rich sport of horseracing more accessible by ending dress code requirement.

02/02/2023

United Kingdom

Sunak marks 100 days as UK prime minister as problems mount

Sunak marks 100 days as UK prime minister as problems mount

02/02/2023

United Kingdom

Teachers and workers protest in London in biggest walkout of a decade

Thousands take to the streets in London as half a million teachers and workers strike throughout Britain, calling for higher wages in the largest walkout in more than a decade.

01/02/2023

Green News

Campaigners vow to fight ‘mad’ UK airport expansion

The High Court has given Bristol airport permission to increase its annual capacity from 10 million to 12 million passengers.

01/02/2023

Money

Collapse of FTX prompts 'robust' new crypto regulations in the UK

The UK's finance ministry said it wanted to set new standards to stop the flow of "dark money" after the collapse of the crypto exchange last year.

01/02/2023

United Kingdom

Largest wave of industrial action in decade expected in UK

Half a million workers expected to walk out in strikes across the UK, making it the largest wave of industrial action in more than 10 years

01/02/2023

Work

3 years on, UK tech and innovation are stagnating in Brexit Britain

Three years since the UK officially left the European Union, the promised benefits, particularly in the tech world, have yet to materialise.

01/02/2023

United Kingdom

'Significant disruption' warning as UK braces for mass strikes

The industrial action involves school teachers and classroom assistants, some bus and train drivers, security guards, civil servants, and staff at 150 universities.

01/02/2023

Food and Drink

The Brexit effect: Prized brewery says trade with Europe not viable

An award-winning British brewery is batting post-Brexit trading costs to the European Union and says soaring export fees are crippling the business.

31/01/2023

United Kingdom

UK marks gloomy third year Brexit anniversary

Britain will be the only major economy to suffer a recession this year, according to IMF forecasts. Even sanction-slapped Russia is expected to grow.

31/01/2023

Culture news

Euroviews. Liverpool collects 'keys' to host Eurovision song contest

Culture Liverpool is providing an exclusive look behind the scenes as it plans and prepares to host Europe's largest live music event.

31/01/2023

Culture news

Women now allowed to participate in Europe's largest fire festival

For the first time in its 142-year history, women and girls will participate in the torchlit procession at Lerwick's Up Helly Aa festival.

31/01/2023

Art

Visually impaired artist exhibits colourful Braille art in London

'The Power of Touch' is acclaimed visually impaired artist Clarke Reynolds' first London solo exhibition.

31/01/2023

United Kingdom

Eurostar leaves hundreds of seats empty to avoid passport queues

Eurostar is intentionally leaving hundreds of seats empty to avoid queues at British passport control. Since Brexit was finalised, British citizens have had to get their documents stamped when entering the European Union.

31/01/2023

Culture news

"It's my Frenchness" - Eva Green defends text messages in court

Sure, she called production staff "evil" and “shitty peasants … from Hampshire”, but come on, she's French!

31/01/2023

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson says Putin said he could hit him with missile

In a new interview, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said President Vladimir Putin did not seem serious about avoiding war in the days before Russia invaded Ukraine.

30/01/2023

Travel News

Can I get my money back? The facts on cancelled Flybe flights

The UK regional airline has gone bust for the second time in three years.

30/01/2023

United Kingdom

Kremlin says Putin did not threaten Boris Johnson with missile attack

The former British Prime Minister has made the allegations in a three-part BBC documentary that airs on Monday night.

30/01/2023