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What is Gravehawk, the new air defence system heading to Ukraine?

A new Anglo-Danish weapon system disguises short-range Soviet-era weapons in containers the size of storage containers to take down their targets.

Food and Drink

The long black coffee: What is it and why is it so popular in the UK?

It's deja brew as yet another new coffee trend takes over the UK - this time a reverse spin on the classic americano.

Bangladesh

Euroviews. If Europe could sanction Putin, it can do the same for Bangladesh

It is easy to call for human rights from EU offices in Brussels and Luxembourg, our old, established democracies. In Bangladesh, Yunus is trying to build a new one. We must help him, Muddassar Ahmed writes.

Culture news

Little Simz to curate London's Meltdown Festival 2025

The Mercury Prize-winning rapper will lead the 30th edition of Southbank Centre's iconic artist curated festival.

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Economy

Service industry helps give late boost to UK's economic growth

The UK economy inched up slightly in the last quarter of 2024, ahead of market expectations. However, the country is still dealing with slower growth than some of its other G7 peers.

Food and Drink

The first vegan restaurant to win a Michelin star in the UK

Plates London's co-founder Kirk Haworth was praised by Michelin for "taking his classical training and inventively adapting it to a vegan diet."

United Kingdom

UK to deny citizenship to migrants who arrive via dangerous routes

The Labour government wants to clamp down on illegal migration amid concerns about the rising popularity of the right-wing Reform UK party.

Culture news

Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 2025: Longlist announced

11 of the 16 longlisted authors are British, with a selection of reads that draw on a range of disciplines and "expertly steer us through the most pressing issues of our time".

wellbeing

Why are old people in this country happier now than before COVID?

Older adults in England reported better mental well-being after the pandemic, but also slightly elevated depression rates.

wellbeing

1 in 5 UK medical students consider quitting school, survey finds

A survey of medical students found that around 40 per cent had experienced symptoms of anxiety or depression.

Europe News

UK government defends immigration crackdown amid far-right surge

The 'blitz on illegal working' comes as Keir Starmer’s government faces mounting pressure from the increasingly popular Reform UK party.

Economy

UK house prices reach record high driven by looming tax deadline

UK house prices surged in January, as buyers rushed to snap up properties ahead of the stamp duty increases being implemented from 1 April 2025 onwards.

Culture news

Tate Liverpool renovation plans delay opening to 2027

Closed in 2023 for massive renovations, the reopening date for the Tate Liverpool has been pushed back two years until 2027.

Culture news

Naomi Campbell says she was impersonated in appeal against charity ban

After Naomi Campbell was banned from being a charity trustee following a probe, she's claimed she was impersonated with a fake email.

Culture news

New stamps to celebrate anniversary of AC/DC's debut album

AC/DC released their debut album 'High Voltage' in 1975 and went on to become one of the world's biggest rock bands. The new set of stamps celebrates their career and live performances.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Which European economy is set to grow the fastest?

The IMF may have predicted that the UK will be the fastest-growing European G7 member, but it's not projected to be the fastest-growing European economy overall.

Culture news

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath announce huge final show

Ozzy Osbourne is set to reunite with his Black Sabbath bandmates for what will be his final performance - "the greatest heavy metal show ever".

Europe News

UK foreign secretary visits Ukraine to announce new support package

Lammy's trip comes two weeks after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a 100-year partnership agreement between the two countries.

Lifestyle

Why is this twenty-year-old podcast number 1 in the UK charts?

The 2005 podcast by British comedy trio Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington is being rereleased on Apple weekly.

Lifestyle

I spent the day at London's annual clown church service

On the first February of every year, clowns across the world gather in London to honour Grimaldi, the father of the profession. Amber Louise Bryce joined the jesters for the day.