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'No-burp syndrome': Why some people are getting botox to belch

Social media users and medical specialists have been raising awareness of a rare condition that stops people from burping, but treatment options remain limited and costly.

Europe News

Canada's PM Carney visits Paris and London to rally European allies

After first visiting France, Carney will head to the UK where he will speak to Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles III, who is Canada’s head of state.

United Kingdom

UK urges Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire in meeting with allies

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pressed Russia to commit to a ceasefire at a second meeting of allies on Saturday to discuss the war in Ukraine.

Culture news

Can’t Buy Me Love? John Lennon honoured by Royal Mint

Money can’t buy you love, but £18.50 (€22) can buy you a newly minted John Lennon coin...

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Green News

Climate change made 2022’s UK wildfires 6 times more likely

One of the study’s key messages is the pressing need to adapt to rising fire risks while limiting further warming.

United Kingdom

UK expels Russian diplomat and spouse in tit-for-tat move

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has revoked accreditation for a Russian diplomat and a diplomatic spouse in retaliation for expulsions announced in Moscow this week.

wellbeing

The hottest wellness trend in the UK? Communal sweating in saunas

Sauna-bathing has taken London and the rest of the UK by storm. But it’s got a twist.

Art

Why a British owner refuses to return a stolen Renaissance painting

Italian art lovers want the return of a stolen Renaissance painting but its English owner is refusing.

Europe News

Can France's nuclear deterrent defend the EU?

Faced with US disengagement from Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron wants to open the debate on extending France's nuclear umbrella to its EU partners.

United Kingdom

Infighting grips Reform UK party over lawmaker's suspension

Rupert Lowe, the now independent MP for Great Yarmouth, denies any wrongdoing, saying he is being targeted because of political differences with party leader Nigel Farage.

United Kingdom

Dozens brought ashore in oil tanker and cargo ship North Sea collision

An oil tanker and cargo ship collided off the UK coast near Hull, causing a fire. A major rescue operation is under way involving lifeboats and helicopters.

Europe News

Russia expels two British diplomats over alleged espionage

The move follows a series of expulsions between the UK and Russia, escalating diplomatic tensions amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Culture news

Female musicians at high risk of suicide, finds new study

New research from the UK and US has found that the music industry is not a safe profession due to its high risk of suicide and that women in the business are significantly more at risk.

United Kingdom

Protester arrested after climbing onto the UK parliament's tower

Emergency services were outside Palace of Westminster in London on Saturday after a man holding a Palestinian flag climbed onto Big Ben tower, police said.

United Kingdom

UK court convicts three Bulgarians of spying for Russia

Vanya Gaberova, Katrin Ivanova and Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev were alleged to have carried out surveillance across Europe between 2020 and 2023.

Economy

UK average house price dips unexpectedly in February as demand slows

Demand for UK houses slowed somewhat last month, especially from first-time buyers, as the stamp duty threshold change - due to come into place from 1 April - looms.

Culture news

Royal bops: King Charles III shares personal music playlist

It’s a playlist fit for a king. Literally.

Culture news

Read all about it! UK and Ireland celebrate World Book Day

The UK and Ireland are celebrating World Book Day. Held on the first Thursday of March, the event is the British Isles’ localised version of the global UNESCO-organized celebration.

Culture news

Glastonbury Festival 2025 line-up announced

After months of speculation, the headliners have been announced for this year's Glastonbury festival, with Olivia Rodrigo, The 1975 and Charli XCX headlining. They will be joined by Rod Stewart, Neil Young and a pretty impressive line-up. Here's the lowdown.

Food and Drink

Protecting the pint: British Lords vote to safeguard cherished measure

Despite Brexit, the UK government has given up on a return to the imperial system of measurement. Now, a new safeguard tabled by the Liberal Democrats and backed by the Labour government will ensure pints shall stay pints.

The United Kingdom, known for its historic monarchy and cultural influence, continues to navigate the post-Brexit era, reshaping its political and economic landscape. Follow key developments in government policy, trade relations, and social change as the UK defines its future outside the EU.