Now playing Next Business Legoland owner builds in 'surge pricing' for visitors Merlin joins in criticism of the UK government for failing to bring back a tax cut for overseas visitors, saying it makes it hard to plan big investments. 25/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Bank of England holds rates steady, inflation set to drop The Bank of England has held the interest rate at 5.25%, with one dissent by Swati Dhingra advocating for a 0.25% cut. Projections see inflation dipping below the target in Q2 2024. 21/03/2024
Now playing Next Business Nationwide in plan to cash in with Virgin Money purchase If the deal does go ahead, it will be the UK's biggest bank takeover since the 2008 financial crisis, which began with the collapse of Northern Rock. 08/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Britain's Royal Mint honours George Michael with collectible coins The coins feature Michael wearing his trademark aviator sunglasses and cross-shaped earrings seen in the video for his 1987 hit single, Faith. 26/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Rising costs see UK hospitality industry running out of money The hospitality industry is appealing to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to do something to help businesses stay afloat. 20/02/2024
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Now playing Next United Kingdom Irish and UK leaders visit Northern Ireland as political deadlock ends Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar visited Stormont on Monday to mark the return of power-sharing in Northern Ireland. 05/02/2024
Now playing Next United Kingdom Princess of Wales and King Charles III leave hospital after surgery The King decided to announce the operation in advance to encourage other men to have their prostates checked. 29/01/2024
Now playing Next United Kingdom Idris Elba calls for ban on machetes and 'zombie' knives in the UK The star of "Luther" helped to launch a new campaign called Don’t Stop Your Future, with an art installation in London's Parliament Square. 10/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK manufacturers see growing competitiveness against Germany, France The majority of UK manufacturers view the country as a more competitive place to locate their activities. 08/01/2024
Now playing Next World News France and Germany seek EU assistance while battling against flooding The regions of Lower Saxony and Thuringia in Germany and Brittany and Nord-Pas-de-Calais, which remains on red alert in France, face particularly harsh flooding due to heavy rainfall. 03/01/2024
Now playing Next United Kingdom Has Brexit been a failure? A majority of Brits think so A new opinion poll has found that most British voters see leaving the EU as a huge failure for the country, especially around broken promises on NHS funding. 31/12/2023
Now playing Next Art Jesse Darling wins Turner Prize 2023 with 'delirious' everyday objects One of Britain's most prestigious contemporary arts awards has been won by the Berlin based artist Jesse Darling for an 'outstanding exhibition' of commonplace objects. 06/12/2023
Now playing Next No Comment Watch: Durham Cathedral lights up for 2023 Lumiere Festival Hosted in winter time, and free to attend, the festival typically comprises a number of light art installations, as well as illuminating iconic buildings and locations. 16/11/2023
Now playing Next World News Britain's new foreign secretary David Cameron visits Kyiv The former British Prime Minister made a surprise return to government in Monday's cabinet reshuffle. 16/11/2023
Now playing Next No Comment Watch: British King Charles leads Remembrance Day Service in London Remembrance Sunday is an annual commemoration held on the closest Sunday to Armistice Day, November 11, the anniversary of the end of the First World War to remember servicemen and women who have fallen in the line of duty since WWI. 13/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy Could rental tenants be losing interest in London? London is the only place in the UK where tenant demand has shrunk over the last three months ending in October, a survey shows. 10/11/2023
Now playing Next Destinations The best of Britain: What to see and do in 2024 Visitors to Britain rarely have enough time to take in all its best bits. If they do manage to tour a palace, take afternoon tea, enjoy an ancient monument and whizz around even two of London’s museums, they’re doing well. 09/11/2023
Now playing Next Kenya King Charles visits Kenya as demands for colonial apology grow Under a new King, the British Monarchy is grappling with ways to ease its relations with former colonies demanding recognition and reparation for imperial abuses. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Design Iconic lava lamp inventors celebrate 60th anniversary As the lava lamp celebrates its 60th birthday, we take a look at the groovy history of this iconic piece of decor. 26/10/2023