Keir Starmer ready to face down ‘nanny state’ jibes in radical public health drive Junk food ad ban, age limit on energy drinks and expanded…
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London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex and the entire city.
Consumerism and the climate crisis threaten equitable future for humanity, report says The Earth Commission says hope lies in sustainable lifestyles, a radical transformation of…
UK English curricula should focus on ‘inclusive and diverse’ stories, author says Ex-children’s laureate Malorie Blackman says no student should feel English is irrelevant because…
London Pub crowned the best place to get a burger in the UK This summer, the National Burger Awards hosted a special Champion of Champions cook-off to…
More than a million unpaid UK carers living in poverty, research finds Carers UK estimates 600 people a day quit jobs to care for loved…
Sausage rolls and Oasis: ‘Britishcore’ Tiktok trend drives interest in UK culture From crummy pubs to a ‘cheeky Tesco run’, some of the most mundane…
Elizabeth line suspended between Heathrow Terminals after track fault | UK News The evening rush hour has been hit by more chaos after the Elizabeth…
Landlords warn they may raise rents in response to Labour’s renters’ rights bill Private rental sector reforms ‘could lead to Airbnb Lite’, says landlords’ association…
Lucy Letby: inquiry into how former nurse was able to murder babies begins Hearings into deaths at Countess of Chester hospital’s neonatal unit are expected…
Some crime victims ‘unaware’ of offenders’ early prison release in England and Wales ‘Sizeable minority’ of survivors of crime have not been informed that perpetrators…
Map reveals holiday hotspots clamping down on Airbnb-style rentals Governments are rushing to restrict Airbnb-style rentals after complaints from locals – and it could change…
Heathrow and Gatwick airport delays see thousands of passengers affected | UK News Ryanair boss calls for Air Traffic Control head to step down after…
Thunder and lightning over London left people ‘worried world was ending’ | UK News If you were kept awake by pounding thunderclaps and windows lit…
This is officially the unhappiest place to live in the UK London isn’t known for the being the friendliest place to live in the UK…
UK sees ‘Danger to life’ warning in place with 100mm of rain forecast | UK News With a yellow weather warning covering two-thirds of England…
Plane crashes into east London field with man in hospital | UK News A man is in hospital after a plane crashed into a park…
Banksy fish shop owner reveals safety worries after newfound fame | UK News The owner of a fish shop in north London with a Banksy…
Billions lost from small retailers in tax evasion, says watchdog National Audit Office says the trail of tax debts left by small UK retailers is…
Fury after Southwark council tears down community art display | UK News A tiny art gallery in south London was removed by the local council…
The man who fell to Earth – podcast Twenty-three years after Mohammed Ayaz fell from a plane wheel bay as it descended to Heathrow Airport,…
721 children treated by ‘rogue surgeon’ at Great Ormond Street | UK News A ‘rogue surgeon’ who treated 721 children left some youngsters with deformities…
More than a million British workers not having a single day of paid time off, says TUC According to new trade union research, employees have…
Sixth-generation wire-maker blames Brexit for shredding its business The Owner of Ormiston Wire in London urges Keir Starmer not to forget small manufacturers in his…
Cole Palmer has been left out of Chelsea’s European squad In a shocking development Cole Palmer has been left out of Chelsea’s European squad for…
An exclusive Chinese silk from Erddig Hall 18th Century rare bed cover saved from ruin. The National Trust records of repairs reveal a ‘make do…