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Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died aged 80, says his agent

The Rolling Stones' drummer Charlie Watts died on Tuesday in London at the age of 80, his agent Bernard Doherty said, lamenting the death of "one of the greatest drummers of his generation".

United Kingdom

Record number of migrants cross English Channel in a single day

The UK Home Office says more than 800 migrants crossed the English Channel on Saturday, a new record for a single day.

United Kingdom

Data shows mass events 'can be held safely' in UK amid COVID-19

The pilot scheme monitored COVID-19 infections at major summer events including the British Grand Prix, Wimbledon and EURO 2020.

United Kingdom

COVID-19: UK to offer antibody tests to people who test positive

The surveillance programme is meant to measure the antibody levels in people before and after a COVID-19 infection.

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Afghanistan

Afghanistan is 'full of disappointment, fear and hopelessness'

"Whoever I talk to is not optimistic at all. There is no hope for a better future under Taliban control."

Earth News

Activists outraged over animal testing backdoor in welfare bill

Animal testing for cosmetics could go ahead under new proposals due to confusing legislation.

Work

These are the 10 'most ridiculous' excuses for underpaying UK workers

"The rules don't apply to my business," and other excuses you won't believe some employers told the UK taxman.

United Kingdom

UK unveils scheme to take in 20,000 Afghan refugees over coming years

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will introduce the scheme to MPs on Wednesday but it has already been criticised for not going fr enough by multiple lawmakers.

United Kingdom

UK job vacancies hit record high following restrictions lift

The number of job vacancies rose to over 950,000 — the highest level since records were started in 2001.

Health news

New COVID test can detect virus in as little as 3 minutes

Researchers in the UK say their new test is "sensitive and speedy" and could be used at airports, shops and restaurants.

Travel News

European under-30s likely to fall foul of UK travel restrictions

Even Angela Merkel could be affected by the new rule.

Tech News

UK to check gun owners' social media after Plymouth shootings

British authorities announced the change in procedure following last week's mass shooting, the country's first in 10 years.

Travel News

The eye-watering cost of this year’s British summer holidays

The cost of going on holiday in their own country has become an unmanageable luxury for many British families.

Health news

Which European country has the world's best healthcare system?

A new report comparing 11 national healthcare systems found the wealthiest country had the sickest citizens.

New Zealand

New Zealand loses its precious 'Rings' series to Britain

The series employed 1,200 people in New Zealand directly and another 700 indirectly, according to the figures.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: UK and US to send troops to Kabul to get nationals out

The EU has warned the Taliban faces international "isolation" if it takes power by force, as more Afghan cities fall to the rebels.

Russia

Russian embassy denies Tehran ambassadors photo was offensive

Iranian officials said the photo "extremely inappropriate" given its links to the 1943 Tehran agreement - when Iran was under Allied control.

World News

Germany arrests British national accused of spying for Russia

German prosecutors suspect Davis S., a British national, of passing confidential documents onto the Russians in exchange for cash.

Earth News

Which COVID-19 travel restrictions will Britain relax for COP26?

There will be no requirement for self-isolation on arrival to the UK for those coming from amber or green list countries whether vaccinated or not.

Earth News

Euroviews. UK must divest from oil and gas to have any credibility at COP26

Climate and energy expert Robin Mace-Snaith gives us his take on why the UK government must divest from fossil fuel companies who ‘don’t care about their workers’.