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'Attack on democracy' as London overrules Scottish gender law

This is the first time the UK government has used its legal powers to block a law that was previously passed by the Scottish parliament in Edinburgh.

16/01/2023

United Kingdom

Right to protest 'not absolute' says UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Sunak wants to give police more powers to shut down public protests if there is a chance they might become "disruptive".

16/01/2023

United Kingdom

London drive-by shooting leaves girl, seven, fighting for her life

The incident injured two children and four women who had been attending a memorial service at St Aloysius Church, in London.

16/01/2023

United Kingdom

UK to supply ‘Challenger 2’ tanks to Ukraine

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised to provide tanks and artillery systems to Ukraine, amid renewed missile attacks by Moscow targeting the Ukrainian capital and other cities.

14/01/2023

United Kingdom

Footballer Benjamin Mendy cleared of six rape charges

Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy was cleared of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by a UK court on Friday. However, jurors could not reach verdicts on Mendy's alleged attempted rape of a woman in 2018 and the rape of another woman in October 2020.

14/01/2023

Health news

Scientists unwrap what makes chocolate irresistible

Scientists think that the secret appeal of chocolate can be harnessed to trick our minds to be content with healthier options.

13/01/2023

Mobility

Virgin Orbit: Why do space launches often go wrong?

No matter the amount of money, preparation and expertise poured into these projects, things often go awry when it comes to rocket launches.

13/01/2023

United Kingdom

Coastal villagers in Norfolk fear the North sea will claim their homes

Villagers on England's North Norfolk coastline fear cliff erosion will cause their homes to fall into the sea.

13/01/2023

Culture news

Golden Globe winner Cate Blanchett shines at Tár's London premiere

Cate Blanchett shines on the red carpet in London for the premiere of Tár, after picking up her fourth Golden Globe for her performance in Todd Field's newest film.

12/01/2023

Health news

New virus surveillance system could predict the next major pandemic

The Wellcome Sanger Institute’s programme will build on its work sequencing millions of COVID genomes during the pandemic.

12/01/2023

Travel News

UK strikes: Will mass civil service walkout affect travel next month?

100,000 civil service workers are set to walk out over pay and working conditions.

12/01/2023

Culture news

UK Culture Secretary says Parthenon Sculptures belong in Britain

Arguing against the return to Greece of the Sculptures, the UK Culture Secretary said: “You would end up with so many amazing artefacts under question of whether they should go back to another country.”

12/01/2023

United Kingdom

Probe launched after UK border officers find uranium at Heathrow

"It absolutely shouldn't be on a commercial airliner," said the former Head of the British Army's Chemical Weapons Unit.

12/01/2023

Living

'Love Island' is back with a boost for pre-loved fashion

After the hit UK show partnered with eBay in 2022, searches for ‘pre-loved clothing’ soared by 1,600 per cent on the platform.

12/01/2023

Climate

Gone nuts: What new foods can UK grow due to climate change?

England baked in 40C temperatures last summer leaving farmers looking for crops that can survive in a changing climate.

11/01/2023

United Kingdom

'Biggest crime since Holocaust': British MP suspended over COVID tweet

Conservative politician Andrew Bridgen had posted a series of comments on social media which his own party has described as "misinformation."

11/01/2023

United Kingdom

UK legislation to ensure "minimum safety levels" during strikes

Trade Unions in the UK have branded government proposals to ensure legal "minimum safety levels" during strikes as "undemocratic" and threatened legal action

10/01/2023

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Prince Harry memoir, 'Spare' now on sale in bookstores

Prince Harry's controversial memoir “Spare” is now available in bookstores and critics are saying it will not be helping relations with the British Royal family.

10/01/2023

Culture news

Royal repair kit: How does one heal a family rift?

Prince Harry's book is finally on UK bookshelves, causing more friction within the royal family. We asked an expert: how can families heal from rifts?

10/01/2023

Health news

Artificial pancreas could change lives of type 1 diabetes patients

Experts say the new technology is the closest thing patients can get to a real functioning pancreas.

10/01/2023

Top News Stories Today

New British law to blunt strikes to be introduced to parliament

The government has angered unions with plans to make it harder for key workers to strike by setting ”minimum safety levels” for firefighters, ambulance services and railways during a strike.

10/01/2023

Mobility

Virgin Orbit: What went wrong with the UK's first satellite launch?

The Virgin Orbit launch from Cornwall was to be the first of an orbital satellite from the UK - but it ended in failure.

10/01/2023

United Kingdom

Britain's bid to launch first satellites from Europe ends in failure

Virgin Orbit said its rocket had suffered an 'anomaly' that prevented it from reaching orbit.

10/01/2023

United Kingdom

Prince Harry's biography will not reconcile the Heir and the Spare

Prince Harry's much-awaited biography officially hits bookstores today and risks serious repercussions for Britain's Royal Family.

10/01/2023

Sport

Former Wales, Real Madrid, and Tottenham forward Gareth Bale retires

Gareth Bale has ended his shinning career aged 33 after being one of Britain’s greatest players. Former Wales, Real Madrid, and Tottenham forward made the announcement on social media saying the decision was 'by far the hardest' of his career

09/01/2023

Tech News

UK shops trial facial age estimation scanners for alcohol purchases

The trial found no underage customers were able to buy age-restricted products at the self-checkout.

09/01/2023