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Art

200 today: UK’s National Gallery kicks off bicentenary celebrations

After two centuries exhibiting some of the world’s most prized artworks in London, the National Gallery has decided it’s time to get a bit more national.

Economy

BoE holds rates steady, sees inflation below target in two years

The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 5.25%, in a split decision with two members dissenting. Governor Andrew Bailey indicated it's premature to reduce rates. New forecasts project that price pressures will fall below the target within two years.

Europe News

Ireland struggles to deal with migrant influx across UK border

London's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has many already inside the UK fearing for their safety, leading many to cross the Irish border.

Travel News

Why did UK airports’ e-gates fail - and will it happen again?

Several of the UK’s busiest airports saw their e-gates system fail on Tuesday - but is it concerning or par for the course?

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Culture news

'It's very moving': How music therapy can help with dementia

A Manchester orchestra has joined forces with universities and the healthcare system to roll out a programme of dementia music therapy sessions across the city.

Travel News

UK backtracks on new EU Entry/Exit scheme at Dover-Calais crossing

UK government ministers appear to have acknowledged uncertainty around the EES scheme and have put in place a quasi-soft launch to counteract any difficulties.

Business

Eurotunnel operator offers cash to attract new cross-channel services

Getlink says that there is capacity for 2.5 times more trains to use the Channel Tunnel on a daily basis.

Travel News

How will the EU’s new Entry/Exit System work?

A new timeline for the EU's post-Brexit Entry/Exit System (EES) has been released after countless postponements.

Culture news

How the grand opening of the UK's biggest indoor venue fell apart

Cancelled gigs, falling air conditioning units and resigning directors: the opening of Co-op Live was meant to be a great moment for Manchester.

Art

British Museum show explores final decades of Michelangelo's life

Among the exhibition's highlights is Michelangelo's sole surviving complete cartoon (Epifania), a full-scale preparatory drawing, which is one of the largest Renaissance works on paper.

Culture news

FKA Twigs develops deepfake ‘AI Twigs’ to interact with fans

FKA Twigs has revealed that she has created an AI clone of herself, while condemning unauthorised deepfakes.

Destinations

Here’s why you should visit the Scilly Isles - before it’s too late

If you’re thinking of hitting the beach in Cornwall this summer, why not stretch yourself out to the UK’s southernmost point?

Europe News

Ireland to begin sending asylum seekers back to the UK 'by end of May'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak say the increase in migrant numbers crossing over to Ireland proves that his controversial Rwanda policy is working.

Culture news

Major renovations lead nominations for UK Museum of the Year 2024

The shortlist for the UK’s Museum of the Year has been announced, bringing together a range of institutions which have recently gone through major revamps.

United Kingdom

Sword-wielding man kills teenage boy and injures four others

Violent incident also saw two police officers injured by the armed assailant.

United Kingdom

British PM: UK will not accept return of asylum seekers from Ireland

Both countries complain that they are effectively being asked to solve each other's immigration problems.

Europe News

UK and Irish ministers to meet amidst migration row

The meeting between the Irish Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and the British Home Secretary James Cleverly was postponed last minute on Sunday evening.

United Kingdom

British man charged for helping Russia torch Ukrainian-linked business

20-year-old Dylan Earle was allegedly involved in the planning of an arson attack on a Ukrainian-linked commercial property in March.

United Kingdom

Two men charged in UK with spying for China granted bail

The pair were accused of providing information to Beijing that could be “prejudicial to the safety or interests” of the UK between late 2021 and February 2023.

Culture news

Violin case and other items from Titanic to go on auction

An upcoming auction will put items from the ill-fated single voyage of the RMS Titanic under the hammer.

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.