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Britain's last coal-fired electricity plant is closing. Over 140 years of coal power.
Britain’s last coal-fired power plant is closing
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September 27, 2024 at 2:31 PM
2 boys in Britain jailed for killing a man with a machete when they were 12
Two boys in Britain who were 12 when they stabbed a stranger to death with a machete have been sentenced to at least eight and a half years in prison
September 27, 2024 at 2:31 PM
September 27, 2024 at 12:50 PM
49 saplings from famous UK tree that was illegally chopped down will be shared to mark anniversary
The National Trust, a conservation charity that seeks to protect and open up historic places and green spaces in the U.K., has launched an initiative in which 49 saplings from a famous sycamore tree that was inexplicably cut down a year ago will be giv...
September 27, 2024 at 12:50 PM
September 27, 2024 at 6:58 AM
A misspelled memorial to the Brontë sisters gets its dots back at last
With a few daubs of a paintbrush, the Brontë sisters have got their dots back
September 27, 2024 at 6:58 AM
September 26, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Police are probing a cyberattack on Wi-Fi networks at UK train stations
U.K. transport officials and police are investigating a “cyber-security incident” after users of public Wi-Fi networks at the country’s biggest railway stations reported being shown anti-Muslim messages
September 26, 2024 at 12:06 PM
September 26, 2024 at 2:38 AM
Labour Party members deal a blow to Starmer a day after his appeal for unity
Members of Britain’s governing Labour Party have dealt Prime Minister Keir Starmer a blow by rejecting his decision to cut a payment that offsets winter heating costs for millions of retirees
September 26, 2024 at 2:38 AM
September 25, 2024 at 1:10 AM
UK leader Starmer aims to shed his gloomy image with a key speech
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has tried to shake off his image as a gloom-monger by telling voters that better times are on the way — eventually
September 25, 2024 at 1:10 AM
September 23, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Britain's Treasury chief tries to turn on the economic optimism after gloomy talk
British Treasury chief Rachel Reeves has promised not to return to an era of public spending cuts despite the dire state of the U.K.’s national finances
September 23, 2024 at 1:42 PM
September 21, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Seal pup once rescued on a British beach hits the big 5-0. Sheba may be the oldest seal in captivity
As gray seals go, Sheba is grayer than most
September 21, 2024 at 6:46 PM
September 20, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Lawyers say former Harrods boss Al Fayed was a 'monster' who abused young women
Lawyers in Britain representing dozens of women say that Mohamed Al Fayed — the former boss of Harrods — was a “monster” who raped and sexually abused young women throughout his time at the helm of the world-renowned London department store
September 20, 2024 at 5:42 PM
September 20, 2024 at 12:30 AM
UK leader Starmer is facing flak for taking freebies. He says he's done nothing wrong
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was elected in July on a promise to restore trust in politics
September 20, 2024 at 12:30 AM
September 19, 2024 at 3:28 PM
Vet team performs world-1st surgery on UK Rhino
A team of over ten vets have on Thursday performed what they described as a ground-breaking world-first surgery on a Rhino with a broken leg.
September 19, 2024 at 3:28 PM
September 19, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Bank of England widely expected to hold interest rates despite big US Fed cut
The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate unchanged at 5% despite a big cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve, its first since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic more than four years ago
September 19, 2024 at 12:46 PM
September 18, 2024 at 1:58 PM
UK inflation is steady at 2.2% ahead of Bank of England's next rate decision
The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged after official figures showed Inflation in the U.K. holding steady at an annual rate of 2.2% in August, with higher airfares offset by lower fuel costs and restaurant and hotel bills
September 18, 2024 at 1:58 PM
September 18, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Capybara named Cinnamon found days after UK zoo escape
A capybara that went missing from her enclosure in Telford, United Kingdom, was located on Wednesday after sparking a dayslong search.
September 18, 2024 at 1:03 PM
September 18, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Britain's CEO of scandal-ridden Post Office will step down next year
The chief executive of Britain’s scandal-ridden Post Office will step down next year
September 18, 2024 at 11:02 AM
September 17, 2024 at 3:18 PM
A man is charged with murder over crossbow attack near London that killed 3 women
A man has appeared in a London court charged with killing three women in a knife and crossbow attack near London in July
September 17, 2024 at 3:18 PM
September 16, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Former top BBC news anchor gets suspended sentence for indecent images of children
Former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards has been given a suspended prison sentence for indecent images of children on his phone
September 16, 2024 at 1:26 PM
September 14, 2024 at 12:57 AM
UK's Starmer, Biden discuss Ukraine's use of deep-strike missiles inside Russia
Biden and Starmer meet at the White House to discuss possibly allowing Ukraine the use of European-made long-range missiles to strike certain targets deep inside Russia
September 14, 2024 at 12:57 AM
September 13, 2024 at 8:41 AM
2 men charged in Banksy artwork theft from London gallery, police say
Two men were charged with burglary after a Banksy artwork was stolen from a London gallery, the Metropolitan Police said Friday.
September 13, 2024 at 8:41 AM
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Glenn Miller and his music live on at Twinwood Festival after dying 80 years ago
Eighty years ago, the great American bandleader Glenn Miller performed at RAF Twinwood, the hub and airfield he frequently flew in and out of during World War II.
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Oasis' Noel and Liam Gallagher confirm 2025 reunion tour dates
Oasis split after a 2009 fight between brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher.
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UK circus performer survives horrific fall from tightrope
Video captured a woman balancing on a chair when she plunged to the floor in front of the crowd in Bexhill, England. An airbag barely broke her fall. She suffered serious injuries.
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Taylor Swift meets girls injured in stabbings
The girls were injured in a stabbing at a Swift-themed event in the U.K.
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Child and woman stabbed in London, man arrested, police say
A man has been arrested and investigators “don’t believe there are any outstanding suspects,” according to London’s Metropolitan Police Service
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What sparked the recent violent protests in the United Kingdom?
The Metropolitan Police described on Tuesday the ongoing far-right rallies as a "national critical incident."
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Wave of unrest expected in the UK tonight
More than 100 far right demonstrations and 30 counter-protests are expected to take place as officials say it is “one of the worst spates of violent disorders in the last decade.”
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UK police clash with rioters following deadly knife attack at dance event
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held crisis talks on Saturday with his government to give police more powers to contain the violence.
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Britain's new Prime Minister condemns far-right violence
Over 100 people were arrested in several major cities over the weekend as demonstrations got out of hand.
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Teen charged with murder following UK stabbing attack that left 3 girls dead
A 17-year-old male has been charged with the murders of three young girls in a knife attack at Southport,
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Violent protest breaks out in UK after vigil over stabbing spree: Police
A violent protest broke out in Southport in the United Kingdom on Tuesday following a vigil for the victims of a deadly stabbing spree, police said.
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2 kids dead, 11 people hurt in stabbing attack at Taylor Swift dance event in UK
Two children were killed and 11 people were injured in a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift themed event at a dance school in the United Kingdom, according to police.
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Girls ages 6, 7 and 9 killed in stabbings at Taylor Swift-themed event
Three children were killed and 10 people were injured in a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift event at a dance school in the United Kingdom, police said.
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3 children dead after stabbing at Taylor Swift-themed event in England
Police said three children have died and several other people were injured in a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift-themed event at a dance school in the United Kingdom.
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2 kids dead, 11 people hurt in 'ferocious' stabbing attack at dance event in UK
Two children were killed and 11 people were injured in a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift event at a dance school in the United Kingdom, police said.
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2 children dead, 9 injured in UK stabbing attack
The children, aged 6 to 10, were attending a Taylor Swift-themed party when a 17-year-old started attacking them with a knife. Six of the victims remain in critical condition.
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Man arrested after at least 8 people stabbed, including children: Police
At least eight people, some of them children, were injured in stabbings in northwest England on Monday. Police said they have a man in custody.
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17-year-old arrested after 8 injured in UK stabbing spree
The patients' conditions and ages were not immediately released, but victims were taken to children's hospitals.
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At least 8 people stabbed in 'major incident' near Liverpool
"Armed police have detained a male and seized a knife. He has been taken to a police station," Merseyside Police said in a statement.
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Keir Starmer becomes UK PM as Tories suffer record defeat in huge Labour landslide
A change election in the United Kingdom has taken place as the center-left Labour Party won a huge landslide, putting an end to the 14-year rule of the Tories.
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The staggering science and art behind Wimbledon's legendary grass courts
Neil Stubley, head of courts and horticulture at Wimbledon, is responsible for the battlefield that some of the most epic matches in tennis lore have ever been played on.
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Traditional innovation: The history and evolution of fashion at Wimbledon
Wimbledon, renowned for being as steeped in tradition as it is drenched in history, may not seem like it changes much from year to year.
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Keir Starmer takes over as UK prime minister
Keir Starmer is Britain’s new prime minister after a landslide victory ending over 14 years of conservative party rule. Wall Street Journal U.K. Bureau chief David Luhnow joins to discuss the win.
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UK elects new prime minister
Labour Party leader Kier Starmer’s victory marks the end of 14 years of Conservative leadership.
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Britain's Conservative Party ousted after 14 years, marking big victory for Labour
After 14 years in power with five consecutive prime ministers, the U.K.'s Conservative Party was voted out of power on Thursday, ceding control to Labour.
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Making sense of a historic British election
The UK could be on the verge of electing a center-left government, a groundbreaking decision given the country's conservative history in politics.
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Colorado Monolith latest in weird structures found across the globe
Just days after the removal of a mysterious monolith near Las Vegas, another one was discovered in northern Colorado. Many suspect that they are the work of pranksters.
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By the Numbers: UK debt
A look at the numbers behind the families and individuals being denied loans and credit by banks.
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Taylor Swift says she is 'swooning' over Travis Kelce's tour debut: See photos
See the best moment's from Taylor Swift's three-night run at London's Wembley Stadium.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls UK snap election for July 4
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a general election, which could signal an end to his Conservative Party’s 14 years of power.
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