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Going to Edinburgh Fringe? Here's some advice from veteran performers

The biggest arts festival in the world is back. Here's what you need to know for your first time...

Europe News

European court refuses to hear UK boy's life-support case

Doctors believe 12-year-old Archie Battersbee is brain-stem dead and say continued life-support treatment is not in his best interests.

United Kingdom

UK prosecutors charge man caught with crossbow at Queen's home

Jaswant Singh Chail, 20, has been charged with "intent to injure or alarm her Majesty" under the UK Treason Act.

Economy

Tourism staff shortages affect 1.2 million jobs in the EU, says study

New report by the World Travel and Tourism Council shows over one million tourism sector jobs remain unfilled in the EU

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United Kingdom

Report: Prince Charles' charity took £1 million from bin Laden family

British newspapers say the donation was accepted even though advisers urged the heir to the throne not to take the cash offered by the family of the 9/11 mastermind.

Culture news

Wagatha Christie: Rebekah Vardy loses libel case against Coleen Rooney

Rebekah Vardy has lost her libel case against Coleen Rooney, in a case dubbed the Wagatha Christie trial. But how did the battle start between the former friends and footballer's wives?

Travel News

Spain rules: Warning for Brits on new border requirements

The Spanish tourist office has hit back at criticism, explaining that tourists don’t need to worry.

United Kingdom

'Breaking point': Record numbers at risk of homelessness in UK

A surge in 'no fault' evictions at the start of 2022 has left a record number of people at risk of homelessness in the UK.

Culture news

Who got nominated for the Mercury Prize album of the year?

The nominations are out for one of British music's most prestigious awards featuring Wet Leg, Little Simz, Self Esteem and even Harry Styles

Culture news

Lord of the Rings vs Game of Thrones: Battle of the Prequels

It's almost time for the Rings of Power and House of the Dragon to hit our screens. What can viewers expect?

Money

McDonald’s hikes cheeseburger price in the UK amid soaring costs

After KFC and Nando, McDonald’s UK is also raising the prices of some items on its menu due to the rising cost of food.

Culture news

How have Ukrainians responded to Eurovision being hosted in the UK?

How have Ukrainians responded to Eurovision being hosted in the UK?

Culture news

Damien Hirst is burning paintings if people want NFTs

A new exhibition has asked 10,000 people if they'd rather have a physical copy or NFT or a Damien Hirst painting. But if you choose NFT, the physical copy goes up in smoke.

United Kingdom

New train strike in the UK over cost of living crisis

Only about one in five trains will run on Wednesday, across about half of the network, with some areas seeing no trains at all throughout the day.

Travel News

Heathrow boss gives surprising explanation for long airport queues

In car crash radio interview, Heathrow’s boss also said that passengers faking a disability are to blame for long queues.

United Kingdom

Sparks fly as final two contenders clash in UK leader debate

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak both want to be the next leader of the Conservative Party, and the next prime minister of Britain.

United Kingdom

Good Friday Agreement architect David Trimble dies at 77

Trimble shared the 1998 Nobel Peace Prize with Catholic moderate leader John Hume, head of the Social Democratic and Labour Party, for playing a key role in helping end Northern Ireland’s decades of violence.

Travel News

Border dispute erupts between UK and France over Dover travel chaos

Queues of cars and lorries at the port of Dover in the UK over the weekend have led to a dispute between British and French officials over who is to blame.

Culture news

Which UK cities are in the running to host of Eurovision 2023?

List of potential UK host-cities for Eurovision announced. The runner-up is due to host the event after safety concerns over having the event in Ukraine.

Travel News

Road and rail passengers endure ‘hell’ between UK and France

Travellers to and from France faced a nightmarish weekend after Eurostar cancelled services and Eurotunnel drivers endured six hour delays.