UK News
-
Shoplifting reaches record levels in England and WalesShoplifting incidents recorded by police in England and Wales have surged to the highest level seen in two decades, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).Read More...
-
England leads global chart in child alcohol consumption, WHO report revealsEngland has emerged atop a concerning global chart in child alcohol consumption, according to a recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO), prompting alarm among healthRead More...
-
UK increases access to life-saving malaria treatmentThe UK government has announced its commitment to enhancing access to malaria drugs, aiming to combat one of the leading causes of child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa.Read More...
-
Expansion plans: Dartford set to welcome 12,640 new homes by 2037Dartford, ranked as the second-fastest growing borough in England, is gearing up for significant urban development with the approval of ambitious housebuilding plans. By 2037, the boroughRead More...
-
Sainsbury's experiences uptick in food sales amidst challenging market conditionsSainsbury's, the UK's second-largest supermarket chain, has reported robust growth in its food sales, attributing it to strategic efforts to maintain competitive pricing and attract customers.Read More...
Culture
-
Gustav Klimt portrait sells for £25.7 million at Vienna auctionA long-lost portrait by Gustav Klimt, depicting a young woman, fetched a staggering 30 million euros (£25.7 million) at an auction held in Vienna on Wednesday.Read More...
-
Rishi Sunak: remembering those lost in terror attackIn his Passover message to the Jewish community, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak acknowledges the somber reality that "for too many families, there will be empty seats" at the Seder table thisRead More...
-
Co-op Live: Manchester's new arena opens with high capacity and ambitionsA monumental addition to Manchester's entertainment landscape, the new £365m Co-op Live arena is poised to claim the title of the largest indoor arena in the UK. Nestled beside ManchesterRead More...
-
Brontë birthplace unveils open day prior to renovationThe birthplace of the renowned Brontë sisters is set to welcome visitors for a special glimpse inside before embarking on a significant refurbishment.Read More...
-
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' smashes Spotify recordTaylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," has shattered Spotify's record for the most-streamed album in a single day, the platform has announced. Not only did Swift'sRead More...
-
Historic London pub, linked to Royalty, ravaged by fire: a heartbreaking lossA renowned London pub, steeped in history dating back possibly to the 16th century, has suffered extensive damage in a devastating fire. The Burn Bullock, a grade II-listed establishmentRead More...
-
Salvator Rosa painting stolen from Oxford, recovered in Romania, and returned to UKA painting valued at EUR 2 million, stolen from an art gallery at Oxford University approximately four years ago, has been recovered in Romania and returned to UK judicial authorities,Read More...
-
Plans to demolish former Museum of London site put on pauseA last-minute intervention from Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has halted plans to demolish the former Museum of London site.Read More...
-
June’s London Fashion Week returns with fresh conceptThe British Fashion Council has unveiled an innovative approach for the upcoming London Fashion Week in June, aiming to spark a cultural phenomenon. Set to take place fromRead More...
-
London's inaugural Taiwanese culture festival explores island's identity and historyLondon's vibrant Notting Hill district is about to experience a taste of Taiwanese culture with the launch of the 16-day Taiwan Festival on Friday, April 12.Read More...
-
Soho showcase: The Art of Banksy unveils London's largest collectionThe largest collection of original Banksy artworks is set to make its debut in London's Soho, featuring over 150 pieces from the enigmatic Bristol-based artist. Opening at 100 CharingRead More...
-
Taylor Swift joins billionaire elite: a look at the wealthiest of 2024Taylor Swift has ascended to the ranks of the world's wealthiest individuals, marking her debut on the billionaire list alongside luminaries such as Elon Musk. This revelation comes courtesy of aRead More...
-
JK Rowling challenges police to "arrest her" amid Twitter controversy surrounding Scotland's Hate Crime ActThe Hate Crime and Public Order Act has officially taken effect in Scotland, sparking a fiery debate over free speech and expression. At the center of this controversy is renowned authorRead More...
British Queen celebrates
Most Read
- Teen held after US woman killed in London stabbings
- Heave-ho Harry! Prince prepares to join the walking wounded in ice trek to North Pole
- Football: Farhad Moshiri adamant Everton deal above board
- "Master of English Style". Interview with Designer Lydia Dart
- Letter to the Financial Times from Lord Mayor Alderman Michael Bear
World News
The President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, has called on Africa to "save the world from homosexuality," just days after Uganda's parliament passed a controversial bill that would jail all gay
The UK’s Indo-Pacific Minister, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, begins a visit to Western Australia today (2 April), focussed on working with Australia to futureproof supplies of minerals that will be
Austria's Alpine glaciers are melting at a record level, with the Austrian Alpine Club saying that it had never measured such a pronounced annual retreat as in 2022 since beginning its
Gleb Karakulov, a captain in the Federal Guard Service, has defected from Russia to Turkey and revealed in an interview that Vladimir Putin is a 'war criminal' and is extremely paranoid about
Meghan Markle is set to receive a Women of Vision award from Gloria Steinem at the Ms. Foundation's annual gala in New York next month. The Duchess of Sussex is being honored for her
McDonald's prepares to lay off corporate staff, closes all US offices and cancels in-person meetings
Fast-food giant McDonald's has temporarily closed all of its US offices in preparation for a round of layoffs. In an internal memo seen by The Wall Street Journal, McDonald's revealed that the
Two women in Iran have been arrested after being attacked with yogurt for not covering their hair in public. The attack was caught on camera and went viral on social media. In the video, the
The British Ambassador to Japan, Julia Longbottom, has urged energy companies to seize the opportunities presented by the UK's trade deal with 11 Asian and Pacific countries, following its
British minister for Scotland makes official visit to Spain to strengthen economic and cultural ties
During his visit he met with representatives from the Iberdrola Group, one of the largest utility companies in the world and owners of Scottish Power. Their Innovation and Training Campus in
US journalist Evan Gershkovich has been arrested in Russia and accused of spying while working for the Wall Street Journal. The experienced Russia reporter was working in the city of