UK
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6 Sep
Michael Caine has blasted Jean-Claude Juncker over Brexit
Sir Michael Caine is not a happy bunny.
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1 Sep
Theresa May doesn’t like karaoke – here’s some tunes she should try
While she might be a shrewd politician and keen negotiator, Theresa May’s trip to Japan hit a stumbling block yesterday when she revealed she doesn’t enjoy Japan’s favourite past-time: karaoke.
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23 Aug
Heading to Notting Hill Carnival this weekend? Here’s what you need to know
This bank holiday weekend, London plays host to Europe’s biggest street carnival, the world-famous Notting Hill Carnival!
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17 Aug
Brexit leaders: What has Liam Fox got to do with leaving the EU?
As the secretary of state for international trade and president of the board of trade, Liam Fox is one of the most powerful politicians negotiating Brexit.
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15 Aug
Brexit leaders: Who is the European Parliament’s Brexit negotiator, Guy Verhofstadt?
Before the Brexit referendum you could probably be forgiven for not knowing the name Guy Verhofstadt.
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15 Aug
Brexit leaders: Who is the Keir Starmer, Labour’s anti-Brexit legal hot-shot?
There are few lawyers in Britain at the moment with such a storied career as that of Keir Starmer.
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14 Aug
Big Ben silenced for four years for restoration works
Bong, bong, bong… if you’ve ever spent any time in London, chances are you’ll have heard the sound of Big Ben booming across the capital every hour on the hour.
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14 Aug
Buyers in South East Asia and India are now London’s biggest property investors
South East Asian and Indian buyers now make up the majority of London’s international property investors thanks to the fall in sterling and domestic policy changes.
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14 Aug
Brexit leaders: Why did Boris Johnson get behind Brexit?
Within the ranks of the Leave Campaign, Boris Johnson was second only to Nigel Farage in terms of fronting media coverage.
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11 Aug
Why does the BBC have to be neutral? What are the rules and who makes them?
Another day, another drama at the BBC.
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11 Aug
Brexit leaders: Where does Jeremy Corbyn actually stand on Brexit?
As Labour leader during the referendum, many expected Jeremy Corbyn to become a prominent figure in the Remain campaign.
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9 Aug
Brexit could have been avoided if people had better education
According to a new study from the University of Leicester, one of the most decisive factors in how people voted during the Brexit referendum was their level of education.
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7 Aug
London’s Duck and Waffle wants to start a late-night restaurant revolution
What is it about eating food late at night that just makes it all so much more appealing?
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4 Aug
Wilderness Festival programme: 19 things you can only do this weekend
If you’re going to Wilderness Festival this weekend (or if you’re already there — it started yesterday) you might be feeling a little overwhelmed.
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4 Aug
Politics at the Fringe: 17 amazing political shows for 2017’s festival
While Edinburgh Fringe is definitely the place to be for frivolity and fun in the coming weeks, the festival also has a proud tradition of engaging in plenty of politics.
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4 Aug
David Cameron’s former politics tutor thinks a second Brexit referendum is on the way
Professor Vernon Bogdanor made waves yesterday with a column in the Guardian suggesting a second Brexit referendum might be the only way for the government to achieve any sort of Brexit at all.
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2 Aug
These are the top 10 UK cities for tech innovation
If you’re looking to launch a new technology startup focusing on the Internet of Things (IoT), London isn’t necessarily the best place to do it.
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31 Jul
The UK’s financial watchdog wants to review overdraft charges – here’s how much UK banks make in fees
The UK’s financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wants to overhaul the way banks implement unplanned overdraft charges.
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27 Jul
When are the next Brexit negotiations?
A year on from the divisive European Union referendum, Brexit negotiations are now underway.
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26 Jul
The mobile gaming industry is being pushed forward by women gamers
Female gamers are set to spend more than £1bn on video games over the next 12 months, thanks to the growth in mobile gaming.
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24 Jul
The Met Office’s super computer has warned of unprecedented winter rainfall in the UK
There is a one in three chance of at least one region in the UK setting a new monthly rainfall record between October and March every year, according to Met Office research using its new super computer.
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24 Jul
The IMF has downgraded UK and US growth as the world’s economy shifts
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut the economic growth outlook for the UK and the US despite saying the “pick-up in global growth” that it had anticipated in its previous survey in April remained “on track”.
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21 Jul
Can Jack Wills’ fabulously British fashion cut it in Germany?
Jack Wills — the self described outfitter to the gentry — plans to open 12 international stores, with the first being in Sylt, Germany.
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19 Jul
The BBC has revealed the salaries of its high earning stars — here’s what you need to know
Ever wondered how much Laura Kuenssberg, Andrew Marr and Gary Lineker earn at the BBC?
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12 Jul
Spain’s King Felipe VI demands dialogue with Britain over Gibraltar dispute
Spain’s ruling monarch, king Felipe VI, hailed the strength of the bond between Britain and Spain on Wednesday, despite the current diplomatic tension.
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26 Jun
UK expected to fall short on carbon emissions target
The UK is not on track to reach its target of reducing carbon emissions by more than half within 13 years, according to energy industry professionals.
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26 Jun
The UK parliament was hacked this weekend: what we know so far
The UK parliament suffered a cyber attack this weekend which saw around 90 email accounts compromised.
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23 Jun
What will happen to EU citizens in the UK after Brexit?
UK prime minister Theresa May has set out initial plans to safeguard EU citizens’ rights in the UK once it leaves the European Union (EU).
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23 Jun
Happy Brexit Day! Is the UK really going to leave the EU?
Today marks a year since the UK public voted to leave the European Union – 23 June 2016.
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20 Jun
The golden age index: should the silver pound be put to work?
Global GDP could be boosted across some of the world’s biggest economies by $2trn by raising employment rates for the over 55s to match Swedish levels — the highest performing European Union country.