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Culture news

Prince Harry's new book details 'physical attack' by Prince William

Britain's Guardian newspaper reveals the fight happened after Harry says William called his wife Meghan “difficult”, “rude” and “abrasive."

05/01/2023

Cult

Korean pop culture goes on display at London museum

An exhibition highlighting the rise of the worldwide influence of South Korean culture is on at the Victoria and Albert (V&A) museum in London.

04/01/2023

United Kingdom

UK Prime Minister targets health, migration and economy in year ahead

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak aims to cut inflation, national debt, hospital waiting lists and illegal immigration as well as growing the economy.

04/01/2023

Culture news

Feminist writer Fay Weldon dies, aged 91

The British writer was best known for her novel 'The Life and Loves of a She-Devil'

04/01/2023

United Kingdom

PM Sunak to tackle UK's problems but says there are no 'quick fixes'

Sunak set out his government's priorities in the new year, including having the confidence to "do things differently and better".

04/01/2023

United Kingdom

Thousands of workers in the UK to walk out over pay and conditions

UK government faces renewed headwinds in 2023 as thousands of workers rally behind national unions and take industrial action against rising inflation and the cost of living crisis.

04/01/2023

United Kingdom

UK rail services severely disrupted amid widespread strike action

UK rail services have again been severely disrupted amid widespread strike action by workers over pay and working conditions

03/01/2023

Culture news

Blocking out the haters: What was with Gerwyn Price's ear defenders?

'Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.' So goes the nursery rhyme that children cite to defend themselves. Maybe the world number 1 darts player Gerwyn Price had that in mind shocked when he shocked the sport by wearing ear defenders at the World Darts Championships.

03/01/2023

United Kingdom

UK pledges cash support for low-income households

The UK's cost of living crisis is expected to deepen in 2023, with experts warning prices could climb even higher.

03/01/2023

United Kingdom

British rail workers start new year with week-long strike

British rail workers start new year with week-long strike

03/01/2023

United Kingdom

Poll for UK newspaper finds large numbers want another Brexit vote

A poll commissioned for the UK's Independent newspaper found almost two-thirds of people questioned would like to see another referendum on Brexit

02/01/2023

United Kingdom

500 lives a week at risk in UK health service crisis

A senior UK health official has warned that up to 500 lives a week could be at risk as a result of a crisis in the country's National Health Service.

02/01/2023

United Kingdom

Extinction Rebellion to stop disruptive UK protests

The environmental group said it would take a break from acts of public disruption in order to bring more people on board its campaign.

01/01/2023

Culture news

Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood dies, aged 81

Her fashion house said she died peacefully at her home in London on Thursday.

29/12/2022

Health news

New study ‘clearly shows’ cancer risk from nitrites in meat

The calls for a UK ban come after France’s health body confirmed the link between nitrites in processed meat and bowel cancer.

29/12/2022

Health news

England leading race to wipe out hepatitis C ahead of global targets

The country’s health service has used a pioneering medicine deal and ‘find and treat’ programmes to reduce deaths from hepatitis C by 35 per cent.

28/12/2022

Green News

How did climate change impact UK wildlife in 2022?

An annual audit shows the UK’s flora and fauna that has struggled to survive extreme weather conditions.

28/12/2022

Health news

AI is helping doctors spot and treat strokes much faster

The Brainomix e-Stroke system has been shown to improve patient outcomes.

27/12/2022

Culture news

Crying on TikTok: Meet the unseen influencer

Ever wondered who's making all the funny filters you use on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat? Ollie Tyler is one of the tech geniuses making an overlooked part of today's internet culture.

26/12/2022

United Kingdom

Charles III makes his first Christmas message as King

Britain’s new monarch has evoked memories of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, as he broadcast his first Christmas message as monarch in a speech that also paid tribute to the “selfless dedication” of the country's public service workers.

25/12/2022

United Kingdom

King Charles salutes the late queen in traditional Christmas speech

Charles also empathised with people struggling to make ends meet “at a time of great anxiety and hardship".

25/12/2022

Culture news

'He gave meaning to our music': Faithless singer Maxi Jazz dies

His bandmates posted their tributes on social media and said he died in his sleep.

24/12/2022

United Kingdom

Christmas crisis: Scotland's food bank use surges ahead of holidays

The Scottish Government blames London for the cost of living crisis, but charities say Nicola Sturgeon's administration could be doing much more to help.

23/12/2022

United Kingdom

Scottish MPs approve controversial gender change law

Nicola Sturgeon's government had championed the reforms, which makes it easier for people to change their gender for legal purposes.

22/12/2022

Food and Drink

The inventor of the Chicken Tikka Masala has died

Ali Ahmed Aslam has died, aged 77 in Glasgow, where he came up with the iconic dish.

22/12/2022

United Kingdom

UK ambulance workers' walkout stokes fears of health system paralysis

The industrial action prompted warnings from healthcare leaders about straining a health system already in crisis.

21/12/2022