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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.

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England's NHS to move patients out of hospitals amid bed shortage

England’s overburdened health service is planning on discharging thousands of patients in the coming weeks, as it faces one of its toughest winters to date.

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Poll for UK newspaper finds large numbers want another Brexit vote

A poll commissioned for the UK's Independent newspaper found almost two-thirds of people questioned would like to see another referendum on Brexit

Earth News

How did climate change impact UK wildlife in 2022?

An annual audit shows the UK’s flora and fauna that has struggled to survive extreme weather conditions.

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World News

Strikes over pay disrupt Christmas travel in the UK and France

Air travellers faced possible delays at UK airports as government employees who check passports went on strike in the latest of a spate of walkouts over pay amid a cost-of-living crisis.

Sport

Boris Becker freed from prison

German tennis legend Boris Becker has been freed from prison after serving eight months of a two-and-a-half-year sentence.

United Kingdom

Four people dead after small migrant boat capsizes in English Channel

Four people have died after a small boat carrying migrants capsized in freezing waters in the English Channel during the early hours on Wednesday morning.

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Winter of discontent? First two days of rail strikes hit UK

More mass industrial action is under way Tuesday in Britain, with the first of four days of rail strikes over pay and conditions.

Europe News

Snow disrupts travel in the UK as cold snap grips northern Europe

A cold snap across northern Europe is affecting several countries, causing flights to be cancelled and other travel disruption in the UK, and avalanche warnings in Poland.

Culture news

British Museum reportedly in talks on Parthenon sculptures with Greece

The report by the Greek newspaper Ta Nea is the latest twist in the long-running dispute between London and Athens over ownership of the ancient sculptures.

Climate

These are the UK towns that could be swallowed by the sea

Areas of London and England’s east coast are likely to be underwater by 2100.

United Kingdom

UK food crime is on the rise as country braces for recession

Food thefts in the UK have soared in recent weeks, fuelled by runaway record inflation.

Food and Drink

British cheesemaker sells company to overcome Brexit barriers

British cheesemaker Simon Spurrell had to sell his business to a larger company in order to regain access to EU customers after Brexit left him with an estimated £600,000 black hole in lost EU sales.

Destinations

What happens if you overstay your 90 days in the EU?

Non-EU nationals, which now include Britons, risk fines and barred re-entry to the EU if they overstay the 90 day limit.

Destinations

From the coronation to Eurovision: Here's why you should visit Britain

From the dark skies of Northumberland to the musical heart of Liverpool, there are lots of reasons to explore Britain in 2023.

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UK Remembrance Sunday

UK Remembrance Sunday. King Charles III led Armistice Day service for the first time as monarch as the nation remembers its war dead.

Culture news

Europe’s Largest Country Music Festival to return in March 2023

Line dancing, check shirts and Stetson hats. Oh, and whole lot of good foot-tapping, hip-thrusting tunes. That's only a small part of what's promised to be on show as fans look forward to gathering at Europe's biggest country music festival.

United Kingdom

Who is soon-to-be UK PM Rishi Sunak and what does he stand for?

Sunak was born in the coastal city of Southampton as the son of African immigrant parents of Punjabi-Indian descent.

Culture news

Salman Rushdie lives but loses use of eye and hand says agent

The condition and whereabouts of the British writer remain a mystery since he was stabbed several times while attending a literary event in western New York in August.

United Kingdom

How did Europe react to Liz Truss' resignation as UK PM?

She lasted just 45 days in office.