Earth News Euroviews. The EU and UK are backing the wrong horse in the race to net zero There’s nothing about taking the decades-old carbon stored in a tree and parking it belowground that will deliver “negative emissions”, Dr Mary S. Booth and Elsie Blackshaw-Crosby write. 13/12/2023
Culture news UK's National Theatre appoints first female artistic director Indhu Rubasingham will replace Britain's National Theatre's current artistic director Rufus Norris when he stands down in 2025. 13/12/2023
Culture news Can foraging for Christmas Decorations save you money? Claire Douglas says she's saved loads of money by looking for Christmas decorations in her local woodland. 13/12/2023
Culture news London's Museum of Youth Culture is searching for a new home "It's a really oppressive environment for cultural institutions." We spoke to London's Museum of Youth Culture on the search for a new home for their archive of subcultures 13/12/2023
United Kingdom Asylum seeker dies on 'floating prison' housing migrants in UK Several human rights organisations have previously reported suicidal thoughts among residents, but claim that these warnings have been ignored by the authorities. 12/12/2023
United Kingdom Anguish over 'ban' on most UK citizens marrying foreign nationals "The government is willing to sacrifice the rights of British citizens who happen to fall in love across borders," one rights advocate told Euronews. 11/12/2023
Travel News UK is relaxing entry rules for French students on school trips Plans have been announced to ease travel restrictions for French pupils coming to the UK on school trips. 08/12/2023
United Kingdom Coastal erosion tears away homes in eastern England Coastal communities across the UK and Europe face an uncertain future, as climate change speeds up erosion. In England, the region of East Anglia is already suffering the consequences. 08/12/2023
Russia UK accuses Russia of democratic interference State actors and "Wagner-style" hackers are doing "dirty work" to disrupt the country's political processes, one minister has warned. 07/12/2023
Culture news British writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah dies, aged 65 The Birmingham-born writer was known for his poetry, music, acting roles and also for refusing to accept a royal honour from the Queen in protest against the government's policies and Britain's colonial legacy. 07/12/2023
Culture news Chanel's Métiers d'art show takes over Manchester The northern English city's burgeoning status as the place to be was further cemented by the French luxury brand's fashion pilgrimage. 07/12/2023
Art Jesse Darling wins Turner Prize 2023 with 'delirious' everyday objects One of Britain's most prestigious contemporary arts awards has been won by the Berlin based artist Jesse Darling for an 'outstanding exhibition' of commonplace objects. 06/12/2023
United Kingdom Arms sales to Israel land UK government in court Nearly 16,000 people - mostly women and children - have been killed in Gaza so far, with the UN warning of an "even more hellish scenario" yet to come. 05/12/2023
Art Turner Prize 2023: Who's competing for Britain's top arts award? The winner of this year's Turner Prize will be revealed at an award ceremony in Eastbourne's Winter Garden on Tuesday 5 December. 05/12/2023
Europe News 'Win-win': UK set to return to key EU research programme on 1 January The United Kingdom will make its return to the European Union's science research programme, Horizon Europe, on 1 January 2024, both sides confirmed on Monday. 04/12/2023
Art Banksy’s Brexit mural destroyed in UK Banksy's Brexit mural, valued at approximately £1.4 million, has been destroyed for good, after a 2019 whitewashing and the demolition of the Dover building. 04/12/2023
Culture news Oxford's Word of the Year for 2023 is... Each year, Oxford University Press chooses a word or expression that has reflected the last 12 months and has potential to have lasting cultural significance or provides a snapshot into history. And this year's word is... 04/12/2023
Culture news Compilation glory: 40 years of 'Now That's What I Call Music' It’s the world’s best-selling compilation album and it celebrated its 40th anniversary this week... 02/12/2023
Moments Countdown to Christmas: Where to see Europe’s living advent calendars Sweden’s ‘living advent calendar’ tradition has spread to towns and villages across Europe. 02/12/2023
Food and Drink M&S Paella Croquetas sparks food cultural appropriation debate From Jamie Oliver's jerk rice to Uncle Roger's criticism of bad fried rice, if you come at a culture's culinary favourites, you better not miss... 01/12/2023