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May 18, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Radio Caroline, the pirate radio station broadcasting from sea, turns 60 years old
A circle of swashbuckling radio enthusiasts in the United Kingdom who have kept the rogue seaborne radio station, Radio Caroline, afloat now for the past 60 long years.
May 18, 2024 at 7:03 PM
May 17, 2024 at 2:38 PM
An annual rich list says Paul McCartney is Britain's first billionaire musician
Paul McCartney is a billionaire Beatle
May 17, 2024 at 2:38 PM
May 17, 2024 at 2:38 PM
An annual rich list says Paul McCartney is Britain's first billionaire musician
Paul McCartney is a billionaire Beatle
May 17, 2024 at 2:38 PM
May 15, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Defendants unmasked in court face cost of damage for allegedly felling famous 150-year-old tree
Two men charged with cutting down the beloved 150-year-old Sycamore Gap tree have made their first appearances in a northern England courtroom
May 15, 2024 at 6:38 PM
May 14, 2024 at 12:54 AM
3 charged in UK with assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service
The office manager of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London and two other men appeared in court Monday on charges that they helped Hong Kong’s intelligence service gather information in Britain, amid growing concern hostile states are tryin...
May 14, 2024 at 12:54 AM
May 13, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Skydivers fly high above London’s Tower Bridge
Two Red Bull skydivers wearing wingsuits dove through an opening just 115 feet in the air at over 150 miles per hour before pulling up and deploying their parachutes to land safely.
May 13, 2024 at 2:40 PM
May 10, 2024 at 10:38 AM
British economy rebounds strongly in first quarter, ending 'technical recession'
The British economy bounced back strongly in the first three months of the year, bringing to an end to what economists termed a “technical recession.”
May 10, 2024 at 10:38 AM
May 9, 2024 at 7:02 PM
British government tries to head off the type of unrest seen on American campuses
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is calling for an end to “antisemitic abuse” at U.K. universities as protests against the war in Gaza expand and the government tries to prevent the type of unrest seen on American campuses in recent weeks
May 9, 2024 at 7:02 PM
May 9, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Bank of England edges closer to rate cut, possibly in June, as it predicts below-target inflation
The Bank of England is keeping its main U.K. interest rate at a 16-year high of 5.25% though it gave a broad hint that a reduction could be on the cards as soon as June as inflation is forecast to fall below target
May 9, 2024 at 2:55 PM
May 7, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Details of UK military personnel exposed in huge payroll data breach
British officials say the names and bank details of thousands of serving British soldiers, sailors and air force members have been exposed in a data breach at a payroll system
May 7, 2024 at 4:54 PM
May 5, 2024 at 10:14 AM
King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation
King Charles III’s decision to be open about his cancer diagnosis has helped the new monarch connect with the people of Britain and strengthened the monarchy in the year since his dazzling coronation at Westminster Abbey
May 5, 2024 at 10:14 AM
May 3, 2024 at 8:22 PM
UK's governing Conservatives suffer big losses in local elections
Britain’s governing Conservative Party is suffering heavy losses as local election results pour in
May 3, 2024 at 8:22 PM
May 3, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Former UK PM Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting ID
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was turned away from a polling station after forgetting to bring ID to vote in the U.K.’s local elections
May 3, 2024 at 2:14 PM
April 30, 2024 at 4:37 PM
14-year-old dead, 4 injured after stabbing in London
The incident took place around the Thurlow Gardens area in east London.
April 30, 2024 at 4:37 PM
April 30, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Boy, 14, dies after man with sword stabs multiple people near London tube station
A man has been arrested after driving a car into a home in east London before getting out and attacking members of the public with a sword, according to police.
April 30, 2024 at 3:49 PM
April 25, 2024 at 7:49 PM
2 of the 4 horses that broke free in central London had surgery, British Army says
Four horses -- and at least one of them soaked in blood -- caused chaos across central London on Wednesday morning after breaking free in Westminster, officials said.
April 25, 2024 at 7:49 PM
April 25, 2024 at 5:18 PM
UK approves controversial bill to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda
Deportation flights are expected to begin in July as the U.K. approves a bill to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda.
April 25, 2024 at 5:18 PM
1 month ago
What the new trans care recommendations from the NHS England report mean
A new report from the National Health Service England’s Dr. Hilary Cass advocates for further research on gender-affirming care for transgender youth and young adults.
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UK prime minister welcomes report on youth gender care
The new report said that medical evidence underlying gender care for adolescents is “remarkably weak.”
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2 months ago
AI may trigger 'job apocalypse' cutting 8 million positions, study shows
AI could herald a "job apocalypse," the study said.
2 months ago
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Mysterious monolith appears in the UK
A 10-foot tall shiny, silver tower appeared seemingly out of nowhere in Wales last week, sparking new excitement from locals and alien fanatics alike.
2 months ago
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Monolith mystery reemerges in Wales, prompting speculation of space aliens
A newly discovered 10-foot-tall silver monolith on a muddy bluff in Wales has reignited wild speculation on its origin.
2 months ago
2 months ago
'Complete mystery' as 1,800-year-old ancient Roman statue dug up in UK parking lot
A mysterious 1,800-year-old Roman statue has been discovered by a construction worker while he was digging up a parking lot.
2 months ago
2 months ago
Bitcoin soars to record high following UK approval of crypto asset
The price of the cryptocurrency surpassed $72,000 on Monday.
2 months ago
3 months ago
Prince Harry suffers legal defeat in fight for security in UK
Harry recently returned to the U.K. to see King Charles, who is battling cancer.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Why 'Mary Poppins' just got a new film rating in the UK
"Mary Poppins" has received a new rating in the United Kingdom due to "discriminatory language" used in the film.
3 months ago
4 months ago
9 injured in 'corrosive substance' attack in London
Police are investigating the "corrosive substance" attack in south London.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Idris Elba helps launch a new campaign to combat UK knife crime
The UK has seen a surge in knife crime in recent years with many of the victims being teenage boys.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Idris Elba launches new campaign to tackle knife crime
English actor Idris Elba has launched a new campaign called "Don’t Stop Your Future," calling on increased government urgency to tackle knife crime in the U.K.
4 months ago
4 months ago
US, UK stage multiple airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen
The White House on Monday insisted airstrikes against Iran-backed militants in Yemen have been effective despite repeated Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Princess Kate 'doing well' following abdominal surgery, palace source says
Kate, 42, could remain in the hospital for as long as two weeks, the palace said.
4 months ago
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UK announces discovery of Anglo-Saxon cemetery with 1,500-year-old bodies, treasures
Archaeologists have announced a major discovery dating back to as early as the 6th century after finding the buried remains of over 20 people and a range of grave goods.
4 months ago
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Man pretending to be Elizabeth II's footman, selling her 'walking stick,' sentenced
An internet seller who tricked eBay users into bidding for a walking stick that he falsely said belonged to Queen Elizabeth II has been sentenced.
4 months ago
5 months ago
London High-court rules 'British tabloid group did phone-hack Prince Harry'
A judge said Prince Harry’s personal cell phone was probably hacked "to a modest extent."
5 months ago
5 months ago
George, Charlotte and Louis join Prince William, Princess Kate for Christmas carols
The Princess of Wales' children supported their mom Kate at her Westminster Abbey service.
5 months ago
6 months ago
Man rescued from burning building in the UK
The dramatic rescue occurred in Reading when a man was trapped on the roof of a building under construction.
6 months ago
6 months ago
David Cameron appointed UK foreign secretary
Cameron, who served as the U.K. prime minister from 2010 to 2016, made a surprise return to politics as current leader Rishi Sunak’s new foreign secretary after Sunak reshuffled his cabinet.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Judge rules in Prince Harry, Elton John's lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher
Harry and John alleged they were the "victims of abhorrent criminal activity."
6 months ago
6 months ago
Britain's 'loneliest' sheep rescued from remote Scottish cliff
Fiona the sheep was rescued on Saturday in a "major operation" by a group of Scottish farmers, with oversight of the Scottish SPCA.
6 months ago
8 months ago
Famous 'Sycamore Gap tree' in northern England found cut down overnight
The tree was featured in the film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves."
8 months ago
8 months ago
Famous 'Sycamore Gap tree' found cut down overnight; teen arrested
Authorities in England have arrested a 16-year-old boy after one of the most famous trees in the world was cut down overnight Thursday.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Gymnastics Ireland issues 'unreserved' apology for Black gymnast medal snub
Ireland’s gymnastics federation has issued an apology after footage emerged of a young Black gymnast being passed over for a medal at a presentation ceremony.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Wagner Group designated as terrorist organization by UK officials
British officials officially declared the Russia-linked private military company as a terrorist group.
8 months ago
8 months ago
American XL Bully dogs to be banned in the UK following string of attacks
The proposed ban comes following a fatal attack on Thursday.
8 months ago
10 months ago
Robin Roberts, Lara Spencer tour London by bus
The “GMA” co-anchors take viewers to all the best spots of London as they see the city on a classic double-decker bus.
10 months ago
1 year ago
Boris Johnson 'deliberately misled' UK Parliament over 'partygate,' committee says
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson "deliberately misled" Parliament about so-called partygate, a committee of lawmakers said in a scathing report on Thursday.
1 year ago
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'Innocent of any wrongdoing,' former Scottish leader says after police questioning
Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said after facing police questioning in police custody on Sunday that she was "innocent of any wrongdoing."
1 year ago
1 year ago
President Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hold White House meeting
The two leaders discussed their joint efforts on the war in Ukraine, investment in green industries and artificial intelligence.
1 year ago
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UK prime minister visits White House
President Joe Biden met with U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to talk about Ukraine, climate change and other issues.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Princess Eugenie shares 1st photos of newborn son
Princess Eugenie gave birth to her son on May 30, Buckingham Palace confirmed.
1 year ago