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Economy

It's time to buy property in the UK, but there's a catch

With prices falling by more than 5% in the year to September, this could be the moment to invest in real estate.

02/10/2023

Culture news

UK's most famous tree at Hadrian’s Wall cut down by vandal

One of the UK’s most photographed trees has been “deliberately felled” in an apparent act of vandalism.

29/09/2023

United Kingdom

Europe's drug death capital tries a new way of reducing fatalities

With by far the highest drug abuse death rate in Europe, Scotland is pursuing new ways of bringing fatalities down.

29/09/2023

United Kingdom

Calls to close right-wing UK news channel engulfed in misogyny scandal

Laurence Fox has refused to apologise for his 'unacceptable' comments about a female journalist.

27/09/2023

Culture news

Why are UK’s small music venues in ‘full-blown crisis’?

"The UK risks producing fewer world-beating artists as a direct result of the decision you make on this issue in your Autumn Statement," writes UK charity Music Venue Trust in an open letter to the government.

26/09/2023

United Kingdom

Being gay isn't enough for asylum, says UK gov official

The country's home secretary questions the foundation of modern asylum law during a speech in Washington.

26/09/2023

Culture news

Russell Brand: Fresh sexual assault claims made against the comedian

Brand recently denied allegations of sexual assault made by four women. The accusers, who have not been named, include a woman who said she was sexually assaulted during a relationship with him when she was 16. Another says Brand raped her in Los Angeles in 2012.

26/09/2023

Green News

Will the UK's delayed fossil fuel car ban hurt the EV industry?

Britain has delayed its ban on fossil fuel cars by five years. How will it affect the transition to EVs?

25/09/2023

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WATCH: Pearly kings and queens gather for London festival

Pearly kings, queens, princes and princesses gather in central London for the annual Costermongers Harvest Festival.

25/09/2023

United Kingdom

Salmon fishing in Scotland threatened by rising sea temperatures

Since March 2023, Scotland's waters have been gripped by an unprecedented Category 4 marine heatwave, causing mass marine mortalities.

24/09/2023

France

King Charles ends state visit in Bordeaux with focus on the climate

King Charles III and Queen Camilla end their three-day state visit to France with a stop in Bordeaux.

22/09/2023

Business

UK regulator provisionally approves deal for acquiring Activision

Microsoft is clearing the final hurdles in its aim to acquire video gaming giant Activision Blizzard following a restructured $69 billion deal.

22/09/2023

United Kingdom

How have social attitudes changed in the UK over the last 40 years?

Brits today think about many things differently than they did in the 1980s, but some views remain deeply entrenched.

21/09/2023

Experiences

Free National Trust pass giveaway for Brits this autumn

The National Trust is giving out free single-use passes for Brits to use at one of their 500 historic properties.

21/09/2023

France

France rolls out the red carpet for King Charles III's state visit

Britain's King Charles III praised France's “wonderful welcome” at a grand dinner held in his honor Wednesday night at the sumptuous Hall of Mirrors of the Palace of Versailles, marking his state visit meant to underline the friendship between both nations.

21/09/2023

France

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in Paris for state visit

The visit shows “the deep historical ties that unite our two countries. It is also an opportunity to showcase France’s cultural, artistic and gastronomic excellence,” the French presidency said.

20/09/2023

Tech News

EU rules put to the test as Europeans fear tech’s impact on democracy

Democracy activists say the EU’s Digital Services Act faces its first real ‘road test’ amid worries about tech’s impact on democracy.

20/09/2023

Economy

UK sees surprise fall in inflation

The decline was a surprise as most analysts had expected inflation in the UK to rise to 7%, but the new figure is still way above the Bank of England's target of 2%.

20/09/2023

Culture news

Russell Brand: YouTube channel demonetised after assault allegations

YouTube has suspended adverts on the comedian's videos, while tour promoters postpone upcoming live dates. The comedian has also been dropped by his talent agency.

19/09/2023

United Kingdom

'We have to make it work': UK opposition wants new Brexit deal

"We will attempt to get a much better deal for the UK," said Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer.

18/09/2023

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.