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Business

Banco Sabadell shareholders approve sale of TSB to Santander

Banco Sabadell on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of its British subsidiary TSB to Banco Santander for around €3bn. The transaction seeks to shield the group's independence from the hostile takeover bid launched by BBVA.

06/08/2025

Culture news

Oasis fans raise more than €17,000 for family of man who died at show

Lee Claydon died on Saturday 2 August after falling from one of the upper stands in Wembley Stadium during an Oasis show. A GoFundMe page has been set up and has so far raised more than £15,000 (€17,000).

06/08/2025

Lifestyle

UK watchdog bans Zara ads for 'unhealthily thin' models

Two advertisements from fashion giant Zara have been deemed “socially irresponsible” and banned for featuring models that appeared “unhealthily thin”.

06/08/2025

Culture news

Ozzy Osbourne died of heart attack, death certificate shows

Osbourne died at home surrounded by his family on 22 July at the age of 76, just weeks after his farewell concert in Birmingham.

05/08/2025

United Kingdom

Ex-Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey granted bail on rape charges

The 32-year-old Ghanaian international, who recently left Arsenal, has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

05/08/2025

Europe News

Far-right UK figure Tommy Robinson arrested over alleged assault

Former leader of the far-right English Defence League was arrested by British Transport Police after disembarking from a flight from Portugal.

05/08/2025

Travel News

Amber wind warning in place as Storm Floris hits Scotland

Authorities in Scotland have cancelled trains and closed parks as Storm Floris brings destructive winds of up to 137 km/h, posing significant risks to lives and property.

04/08/2025

Culture news

Man falls to his death at Oasis concert at London's Wembley Stadium

The tragedy took place on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium and the fan's death was confirmed on Sunday by the Metropolitan Police. The band have extended their condolences to the family and friends of the person who fell to his death.

04/08/2025

Art

A lost Salvador Dalí painting bought for £150 is set for auction

The 1966 watercolour, part of a long-lost Arabian Nights series, was authenticated after being rediscovered by an antiques dealer at a garage sale in the UK.

03/08/2025

Art

Saatchi Gallery celebrates hip hop with joyful new photography show

Boomboxes, breakdancers, and beats: a culture that changed the world. The Saatchi Gallery’s latest exhibition is offering a photographic deep dive into the rise of hip hop.

02/08/2025

Food and Drink

A bitter rivalry? Two pubs claim to be London's oldest riverside pub

British pubs are a national institution, drawing locals and tourists alike. But there's trouble brewing: the unofficial title of the oldest riverside pub in London has long been disputed, with two establishments claiming the honour. Which one is right and which will become a bitter disappointment?

02/08/2025

Culture news

Is Oasis coming to mainland Europe for their reunion tour?

The UK and Ireland shows are currently the Oasis’ only gigs in Europe as part of their massive reunion tour. Could that be about to change?

02/08/2025

Europe News

UK ninja sword ban begins with bladed weapons surrendered in amnesty

From 1 August, it is now illegal to own, sell or import ninja swords in England and Wales, with possession in public carrying up to four years in prison.

01/08/2025

Culture news

Who is the British porn actress who brought UK viewers to their knees?

A documentary released this week in the UK has caused moral outrage and heated debate. At the centre of it is Bonnie Blue, an adult content creator who was banned by OnlyFans. Is the doc worth watching?

01/08/2025

Culture news

Beloved British children's author Allan Ahlberg dies aged 87

The author of classic titles like 'The Jolly Postman', 'Peepo!' and 'Funny Bones' wrote "mini masterpieces" that have endured for decades.

01/08/2025

Tech News

UK regulator says Microsoft, Amazon dominate cloud market

The UK authority found that Microsoft and Amazon Web Services have a significant share of the cloud computing market.

31/07/2025

Tech News

Cyberstalking in the UK up 70% since 2012, study says

In the United Kingdom, cyberstalking is growing at a faster pace than physical stalking, new research found.

31/07/2025

Europe News

Flights resume from UK airports after tech glitch closes airspace

The National Air Traffic Service said the glitch happened at its control centre at Swanwick and required the service to limit the number of aircraft flying to ensure safety.

30/07/2025

Culture news

In Pictures: Birmingham honours Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne

Huge crowds gathered in Birmingham, UK, this afternoon as fans paid their respects to Ozzy Osbourne. His funeral cortege made its way through the city and his family were visibly moved.

30/07/2025

Business

Sweden’s Klarna receives licence from UK’s Financial Conduct Authority

The move will allow the fintech firm to launch a debit card and offer its UK-based customers Klarna accounts where they can save funds.

30/07/2025