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Which generated more in the last decade: Bitcoin or a London house?

The most famous crypto provided a return of almost 5,000% over the last decade.

United Kingdom

French police use 'aggressive' tactics against migrant boats: Footage

Images have emerged showing French police using "aggressive tactics" in attempts to deter migrant boats from reaching the United Kingdom.

United Kingdom

Vaughan Gething elected as first minister of Wales

Gething's election as first minister of Wales marks a historic moment as he becomes the UK's first black leader of a government.

Art

Recent Banksy tree mural in North London defaced with white paint

The artwork, claimed by Banksy on Monday, suffered damage just days after its debut in London's Finsbury Park.

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Culture news

Freddie Mercury's London home up for sale for over €30 million

The Queen frontman left the eight-bedroom villa and all his possessions to his close friend and ex-girlfriend, Mary Austin.

Art

London's Original Print Fair returns to Somerset House

Contemporary printmakers accompany historical greats at London's longest running art fair.

Art

Banksy's Bankstree: Artist confirms new artwork on London building

The elusive artist has confirmed that he is responsible for the mural, located on Finsbury Park’s Hornsey Road in London.

Economy

Ranked: Which cities are Europe’s best financial hubs?

The US has five financial centres in the global top 10 while Europe only pulls in two, but how do European cities rank among themselves?

Stays

World Sleep Day: Get an amazing night’s sleep at these hotels

‘Sleep tourism’ is on the rise and travellers are increasingly focusing their holidays on getting some quality shut eye.

Art

Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth: Winners announced

A 'Lady in Blue' and 'Unknown' have been chosen to decorate London's Fourth Plinth in 2026 and 2028.

Culture news

Why an artist is defending a 'racist' mural at Tate Britain

A controversial mural at Tate Britain is back on display alongside a film by British artist Keith Piper that seeks to challenge and contextualise it.

Green News

Why are activists targeting European airports today?

Campaigners are making a noise ahead of a meeting with France’s transport minister about flight caps on Friday.

Design

In pictures: V&A explores revolutionary Tropical Modernism movement

A new exhibition at Londons' V&A museum celebrates Tropical Modernism: an architectural movement which defied colonial norms to create buildings that were both functional and comfortable in tropical climates.

Experiences

New to riding a sleeper train? Here’s the best way to book tickets

How to plan your sleeper train adventure - from researching to when to book.

Art

Meet the former-lawyer who became the world's most famous LEGO artist

'The Art of the Brick' exhibition, which immerses guests in the wonderful and colourful world of artist Nathan Sawaya, is running at London’s Brick Lane until 12 May 2024.

Travel News

Inside Eurostar’s struggle with Brexit, strikes and competitors

One passenger vowed to never travel with Eurostar again after last-minute strikes ruined his Christmas plans.

Green News

These 20 airports produced as much CO2 as 58 coal power stations

New research takes stock of the impact of passenger flights and, for the first time, air freight at 1,300 airports around the world.

Markets

Online retail giant Shein could provide London's biggest-ever IPO

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt met the chairman of the online retail giant and talked about its potential listing in the UK.

Travel News

This iconic London landmark is being turned into a hotel in €321m deal

There’s high hopes a revolving restaurant will reopen in the Grade II-listed tower, one of the pointiest landmarks on London's skyline.

Culture news

London’s National Gallery expansion unearths remnants of Saxon town

The site, which was discovered while expanding the National Gallery for its 200th anniversary, suggests that the urban centre of Saxon Lundenwic extended further west than previously thought.

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