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China linked to cyber attack on UK lawmakers and election watchdog

"The cyber threat posed by China affiliated actors is real and it is serious, but it is more than equalled by our determination and resolve to resist it," the UK deputy prime minister said.

25/03/2024

Art

‘It’s not Banksy’s’: UK artist claims viral plaque is a copy

Potential copyright infringement or a case of inspirational synchronicity?

25/03/2024

Culture news

What's all the controversy behind the new England football kit?

Nike's "playful" redesign of the St George's Cross on the new England kit has sparked a row – leading to a culture war that only shows a country needing to (finally) grow up.

25/03/2024

Health news

Scientists in the UK developing the world's first lung cancer vaccine

The new LungVax vaccine will use technology similar to the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID vaccine.

22/03/2024

Business

€2.8 bn UK deal gets Australia closer to fleet of nuclear-powered subs

The UK's defence minister said the deal was expensive but necessary.

22/03/2024

Art

Three Rubens paintings to stay at Courtauld after restitution claims

The UK government has denied a claim for three Rubens paintings to be returned to the heirs of Franz Wilhelm Koenigs.

21/03/2024

Culture news

#WhereIsKate Chaos and speculation surrounds UK's Royal Family

#WhereIsKate is trending online as the UK’s Royal Family digs in their heels and allows rumours and speculations to run rife.

21/03/2024

United Kingdom

Vaughan Gething elected as first minister of Wales

Gething's election as first minister of Wales marks a historic moment as he becomes the UK's first black leader of a government.

20/03/2024

Culture news

Damien Hirst's 1990s works actually built in 2017 says new report

Has the Turner Prize-winning artist misled the public about the creation dates of three famous artworks?

20/03/2024

Economy

UK tax cut on the cards? Hunt raises hopes as inflation falls

With UK inflation falling to its lowest in more than two years in February, what are the potential implications for tax reductions?

20/03/2024

Culture news

Gasp! Stricter guidelines for film sex and nudity in the UK

The UK film board is tightening guidance on sex scenes, and finds that sexual violence remains biggest area of concern. As such, nudity may no longer be rated 12A. What does it all mean, and are they going all “nanny state” compared to their EU neighbours?

19/03/2024

Experiences

Is the cheapest way to travel around Europe also one of the greenest?

This budget coach company has just launched a new all-electric route.

19/03/2024

United Kingdom

Russian media outlets spread fake news of King Charles' death

A false notice said to have been released by Buckingham Palace wrote: ‘The King passed away unexpectedly yesterday afternoon.'

19/03/2024

Culture news

Rare Beatles record found in charity shop sells for nearly €5,000

A unique find in a London charity shop... But what are the rarest and more expensive Beatles albums out there?

19/03/2024

Art

London's Original Print Fair returns to Somerset House

Contemporary printmakers accompany historical greats at London's longest running art fair.

19/03/2024

Culture news

The UK's Royal Mint launches new Star Wars range

The Royal Mint has revealed a second series of Star Wars coins.

18/03/2024

Art

Banksy's Bankstree: Artist confirms new artwork on London building

The elusive artist has confirmed that he is responsible for the mural, located on Finsbury Park’s Hornsey Road in London.

18/03/2024

Business

Criminal fraud trial of UK tech star Mike Lynch to kick off today

The US criminal trial was delayed during a civil proceedings about the alleged fraud in London that culminated in a judge siding with HP.

18/03/2024

United Kingdom

Euroviews. People seeking safety deserve compassion — not this Rwanda Bill

We, side by side with caring people up and down this country, want the government to end this cruel anti-refugee agenda and rebuild an asylum system that is welcoming and compassionate, Sepideh Sahar and Angela McLeary write.

15/03/2024

Art

Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth: Winners announced

A 'Lady in Blue' and 'Unknown' have been chosen to decorate London's Fourth Plinth in 2026 and 2028.

15/03/2024

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