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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.

Business

Tesla UK sales rise despite unease over Musk’s political involvement

Tesla’s global sales have been increasingly affected by rising competition from Chinese rivals such as BYD and Geely.

Art

Blink-182 frontman sells Banksy at auction for €5.2 million

After the death of Jack Vettriano, the painter who inspired the original, Blink-182 frontman Mark Hoppus has sold his Banksy painting for £4.3 million (€5.2 million) at a London auction.

Food and Drink

How absinthe became fashionable again in Europe

As the (over-age adults of the) world celebrate International Absinthe Day, we’re taking a look at the history and present popularity of the emerald-coloured drink.

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United Kingdom

UK government launches ad campaign in Iraq to reduce Channel crossings

The move comes as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer attempts to crack down on smuggling gangs.

Europe News

Which countries would take part in a 'coalition of the willing'?

France and the UK have floated the idea to send troops on the ground as a guarantee after a potential peace deal. However, so far, not many countries appear to be on board.

Europe News

Meloni says division of the West would be 'fatal for everyone'

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stresses the importance of Western unity after Ukraine talks with European leaders, Canada and Turkey in London.

Europe News

Europe agrees steps to peace in Ukraine, but it needs US backing

At a summit meeting in London on Sunday, European leaders, Canada and Turkey pledged to continue military support for Ukraine.

Europe News

Italy and UK can build bridges, Italy's Meloni tells Starmer

The Italian premier made the comments after holding talks with the UK's prime minister in London ahead of the summit on European defence and Ukraine.

Europe News

Starmer says UK, France to work with Ukraine on ceasefire plan

The UK prime minister says London and Paris will take the lead on drawing up a plan to 'stop the fighting', which will then be presented to US President Donald Trump.

Europe News

Olaf Scholz to join key European leaders at London defence summit

UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer has invited the outgoing German chancellor and other key leaders to a defence meeting in London on Sunday.

USA

Trump says peace deal in Ukraine to happen 'fairly soon' or not at all

US President Donald Trump says ending the war in Ukraine could either happen fairly soon, or not at all, as he speaks to the media in a joint press conference with visiting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Culture news

Five English football teams commission official poems

Five English football teams are commissioning official poems for their clubs as part of a scheme to encourage youth literacy.

Culture news

Charli XCX named Brits songwriter of the year

Charli XCX has been named songwriter of the year by the Brit Awards ahead of this weekend's ceremony, hinting that the star – who’s a front-runner with five nominations – may dominate the awards.

Culture news

New tongues and gay classics: International Booker Prize longlist out

11 novels and two short story collections are in the running for one of the most prestigious prizes in literature.

Food and Drink

Hedonism not hangovers: Ministry of Sound unveils sober rave series

A new series of sober raves are coming to one of London’s most iconic nightclubs.

Culture news

UK literacy charity wants audiobooks on national school curriculum

A poll by the National Literacy Trust (NLT) has found that children’s enjoyment of listening to audiobooks had risen. NLT are petitioning the government to include audiobooks in the national curriculum.

Afghanistan

British couple arrested by Taliban to be freed 'as soon as possible'

Peter and Barbie Reynolds, who run education and training programmes in central Afghanistan, were detained by the Taliban earlier this month.

Art

19th century England comes to life in this photo collection

Some of the oldest landscape photographs of England have been acquired by Historic England, providing a glimpse into the country in the 19th century.

Economy

UK retail sales sharply rebound in January beating expectations

Increasing retail sales in January and improving consumer confidence in February could point towards more optimism in the UK economy, however, concerns persist about slow economic growth and the threat of US tariffs.