United Kingdom UK PM Rishi Sunak fined for not wearing a seatbelt The British prime minister's infraction was caught by local police and social media users after he shared a video on his Instagram. 20/01/2023
Culture news Let it Stream: The Rolling Stones are now on TikTok Start them up and they'll never stop. Now the original rock band has jumped onto the social media platform. 20/01/2023
Culture news BAFTA 2023: The full list of nominations The British Academy of Film and Television Awards nominations are in and there are some notable diversions from other mainstream awards. 19/01/2023
Culture news The 360° sound system changing the concert experience in London From looping 17th century instrumentals to ambient immersive soundscapes. Kings Place's 2023 programming wants to change the way people think about and experience live music. 19/01/2023
Health news Early hearing tests could help prevent risk of dementia Though there are factors increasing the risk of dementia that we cannot control, there are others we have a great influence on. 19/01/2023
United Kingdom Church of England refuses to back change allowing same-sex marriage Same-sex marriage has been legal in England and Wales since 2013 19/01/2023
United Kingdom UK government overrules Scottish parliament over transgender laws For the first time in the 24-year history of the Scottish parliament, Westminster has overruled a decision made in Edinburgh in a row over transgender rights. 18/01/2023
Health news ‘Run into the ground’: How did Britain's NHS end up on life support? Staff shortages, under-funding and a drive towards privatisation are all contributing factors, say campaigners, as nurses launch a new round of strikes. 18/01/2023
Culture news Why has Love Island banned contestants' social media accounts? The hit UK reality TV show returned this week with a new host, contestants, and a change to its social media policy. 17/01/2023
Culture news Brixton concert crush blamed on security taking bribes Two people died after a crush at the venue. A security guard has spoken to the press about taking bribes and letting people into the venue without tickets. 17/01/2023
Culture news Boris Johnson signs deal to write ‘memoir like no other’ Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has struck a deal with publisher Harper Collins to write a memoir, fueling speculation that he is considering a comeback 17/01/2023
United Kingdom '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 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
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
Culture news Alice in Wonderland through European eyes Come with us down the rabbit hole on the 125th anniversary of Lewis Carroll's death 13/01/2023
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
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
Climate 2022 was the hottest year on record for these European countries Many national weather services have now released data that shows how 2022 broke records across Europe. 11/01/2023