UK News
-
Virgin Trains sets sights on West Coast route comebackVirgin Trains is eyeing a return to operating rail services on the West Coast route connecting London and Glasgow, marking a potential comeback five years after losing the franchise.Read More...
-
King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Prince William to attend D-Day commemorations in NormandyKing Charles, Queen Camilla, and Prince William will participate in events in Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Buckingham Palace announced.Read More...
-
M&S website and App experience technical issuesMarks and Spencer's website and app have faced significant technical difficulties, leaving customers unable to access their services for several hours. While the website is now operational,Read More...
-
New pathway for Irish nationals to obtain British citizenship nears approvalA simplified route for citizens of the Republic of Ireland to acquire British citizenship is close to becoming law. The British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Bill, which has already passed theRead More...
-
Severn Trent CEO defends multi-million pay amid rising sewage spillsSevern Trent's chief executive, Liv Garfield, has defended her multi-million pound compensation package despite a significant increase in sewage spills by the company in 2023.Read More...
Culture
-
London's best kept secret: the hidden garden amidst ruins near London BridgeTucked away just a stone's throw from London Bridge lies one of the city's most enchanting secrets. The ruins of St Dunstan-in-the-East church stand quietly, almost unnoticed amidst theRead More...
-
Sir Paul McCartney becomes first UK billionaire musicianSir Paul McCartney has made history as the first UK musician to become a billionaire, according to the Sunday Times Rich List. The 81-year-old former Beatle increased his wealth by £50 millionRead More...
-
London welcomes Gucci's high-stakes debut cruise collectionAs dusk descended over the River Thames, the anticipation outside London's iconic Tate Modern was palpable. Among the luminaries gracing the event were supermodel Kate Moss, actressRead More...
-
Dutch Eurovision contestant Joost Klein disqualified after backstage incidentThe Dutch artist Joost Klein has been disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest following a backstage incident, as reported by Swedish police after a female member of the productionRead More...
-
King Charles assumes historic patronage ties to monarchy spanning over 200 yearsIn 2022, Buckingham Palace announced a comprehensive review of all royal patronages. Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, nearly 500 charities and organizations found themselvesRead More...
-
Homes England pledges £120,000 investment in Northstowe community initiativesHomes England, the governmental body overseeing housing and urban revitalization efforts, has unveiled plans to allocate £120,000 in grant funding to support community-driven initiativesRead More...
-
Fake Monet and Renoir paintings detected on eBay using AIUp to 40 counterfeit paintings, including alleged works by Monet and Renoir, have been identified for sale on eBay, according to research conducted by Dr. Carina Popovici, an expertRead More...
-
Pippa Middleton and James Matthews unveil lodge at Bucklebury FarmPippa Middleton and her billionaire husband James Matthews have inaugurated the lodge at Bucklebury Farm Park in Berkshire, offering a venue for parties, events, and Pilates sessions.Read More...
-
Five British museums nominated for prestigious arts prizeMuseums across Skipton, Dundee, Manchester, and London are vying for the esteemed title of Museum of the Year 2024.Read More...
-
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...
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
After Britain ordered the phased removal of Huawei from its 5G network, attention has now switched to China's role in other areas of the UK, particularly its involvement in key nuclear power
A bug involving US-based telecoms giant CenturyLink briefly interrupted internet service in several global markets Sunday, affecting popular streaming services, gaming platforms and webcasts
Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong told on Sunday (Aug 23) how he constantly feared arrest following the imposition of a new security law in Hong Kong, in a virtual appearance at British
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will activate a controversial mechanism aimed at reimposing UN sanctions on Iran, escalating a row with
A trio of paintings by British street artist Banksy will be auctioned in London on Tuesday, with the expected proceeds of more than $1 million to be donated to a Palestinian hospital.
Irish no-frills airline Ryanair nosedived into the red in the first quarter, as the coronavirus pandemic decimated air travel demand and grounded fleets worldwide, the group said Monday.
Britain and the European Union on Thursday broke up their latest round of post-Brexit trade negotiations by ruling out a quick deal but voicing hope for agreement in the coming months.
Former British intelligence officer Christopher Steele testified Wednesday that he never intended for his 2016 compilation of unverified reports about Russia's links to Donald Trump to go public.
Hong Kong expatriates living in Britain have welcomed London's pledge of "a pathway to future citizenship" for millions of the territory's residents after China imposed a controversial security
Coronavirus misinformation spread by Russian and Chinese journalists is finding a bigger audience on social media in France and Germany than content from the European nations' own premier