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Who is Edward Enninful, the most influential Black person in UK?

Edward Enninful tops the 2024 Powerlist. Now in its 18th year, it highlights Black role models to young people.

United Kingdom

Protesters blockade Israel-linked arms factory in UK

The UK is a significant supplier of weapons to Israel, though watchdogs say a lack of transparency means it is difficult to determine what exactly is being sent.

Tech News

UK in no rush to regulate AI, Sunak says ahead of AI safety summit

The UK says it will establish the world’s first AI safety institute to prevent the technology escaping human control.

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The rebellion begins! 'The Hunger Games' stage adaptation is coming

Break a leg! Actually, if you want the odds to be in your favour, probably best not.

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Massive Attack announce death of guitarist Angelo Bruschini

The Bristol-born artist joined Massive Attack in the 1990s and contributed to the collective's 1998 hit single 'Angel'.

Europe News

City of London wants permanent EU market access for UK clearing houses

London's financial district is calling for the EU to grant it access to its lucrative derivatives market past 2025 and pave the way for the two sides to "rebuild trust" after Brexit.

Work

As younger workers quit, companies struggle to fill skills gaps

Around two-thirds of hiring managers say younger workers quitting are amongst the top reasons they can’t fill their skills gaps, according to a new report.

United Kingdom

UK migrant barge sparks debate on asylum seeker treatment

A small seaside town on the south coast of England, home to a giant migrant barge, has once again found itself at the heart of a British debate regarding the treatment of asylum seekers.

Food and Drink

How much would you pay for the world's 'most sought-after' Scotch?

The Macallan Adami 1926 is believed to be world’s ‘most sought-after’ bottle of Scotch.

Economy

Cost of living and hot weather cause retail sales to fall in UK

The cost of living crisis keeps on curtailing consumers’ ability to spend on non-essential items. This autumn’s exceptionally hot weather also deterred people from buying winter clothes.

Culture news

British stage and TV actress Haydn Gwynne dies aged 66

Her career included award-winning turns in Billy Elliot The Musical, as well as roles in TV shows Drop Dead Donkey, The Windsors and The Crown.

World News

Flooding and destruction as Storm Babet hits Northern Europe

Storm Babet wreaks havoc across Northern Europe, with gale-force winds and heavy rain affecting Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Norway, and the UK.

Health news

English teenagers crossing into Wales and Scotland to get Botox

The practice was banned for anybody under the age of 18 in England in 2021 - but Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland still have no age limit for those wishing to get fillers and Botox - despite a concerning lack of regulations and potential life-changing side effects.

United Kingdom

UK's Labour Party win resounding victories over Conservatives

Britain's opposition Labour party have won two by-elections over the ruling Conservatives, putting even more pressure on Rishi Sunak's party as the next general election fast approaches.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Britain's energy crisis is far from over

Although most government support has been scaled back, energy prices are still at record highs, Carla Subirana writes.

World News

The European countries with no progress on young peoples' wellbeing

New data finds Europe's 'stall' on youth rights and wellbeing with no progress at all since 2018.

Culture news

Most Britons regret not being able to speak another language

A new survey has found that Britons regret not being able to speak another language and want languages taught to GCSE level again.

Business

Netflix raises prices again in UK, US and France

8.8 million people across the world joined the streaming giant between July and September, latest numbers reveal.

United Kingdom

As cold weather looms, concerns grow again about energy bills

Around 40% of Brits are keeping their heating off, as NGOs issue stark warnings of a coming crisis.

Culture news

British Museum to digitise collection to prevent more thefts

The British Museum, one of the most visited in the world, has been dealing with the aftermath of thefts which highlighted internal failings and led to the exit of its director.