UK News
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Knoll Packaging wins Limited Edition of the Year at the UK Packaging Awards
Knoll Packaging has won Limited Edition of the Year at the 2021 UK Packaging Awards for the 2020 Penhaligon’s Advent...
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Co-ordinated global effort to ease energy prices leaves markets uncertain
The decision by the US, the largest producer of crude, and some of the world's biggest oil-importing countries to release...
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UK failed to heed homeworking warning of pandemic simulations
Simulations prior to the coronavirus pandemic warned the UK government to prepare businesses and schools for homeworking, but the advice...
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EU approves Merck's Covid pill for emergency use
Merck’s anti-Covid pill has been approved for emergency use across the EU as a new wave of coronavirus cases sweeps...
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Crowding costs thousands of lives in UK hospital casualty departments
Health leaders have issued fresh warnings about pressures on the National Health Service over the winter as a new report...
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Amazon to stop accepting Visa credit cards in UK
Amazon will stop accepting Visa credit cards issued in the UK from 19 January, the online retail giant has said....
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Why are UK Covid-19 cases falling when Europe's are surging?
As coronavirus case rates in much of continental Europe are rising, the UK has been recording a fall in the...
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20 years after the first 'Harry Potter' film, could a 'Friends'-style reunion happen?
November 16 marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the first of 10...
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Liverpool taxi bomber Emad Al Swealmeen made a legal attempt to stay in the UK but his appeal was rejected without a hearing in court. Rumours had circulated that Al Swealmeen had his case for asylum rejected in 2014, and late on Tuesday the BBC confirme
Liverpool taxi bomber Emad Al Swealmeen made a legal attempt to stay in the UK but his appeal was rejected...
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Coffee and tea may help reduce rates of stroke and dementia
Drinking coffee or tea may be linked to a lower risk of stroke and dementia, research suggests. At least two...
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Covid booster doses will be offered to over-40s
All over-40s in the UK will be offered a third dose of a Covid vaccine, after advice from the government...
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Travel for good: Tips for a sustainable UK staycation in preparation for COP26
As the world prepares to unite to tackle climate change later this week, small group tour operator Rabbie’s, is highlighting...
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UK bucks Europe Covid trend but concern over winter
While many European countries are seeing steep rises in coronavirus cases and preparing to step up Covid restrictions, the UK...
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10pm bedtime 'lowers risk of heart disease'
We all know the importance of a good night's sleep, but the time you go to bed could also be...
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Thirty-year-old train fuelled by hydrogen shows Cop26 the future of transport
At more than 160 kilometres per hour, the Scottish hedges are blur of green with occasional glimpse of cows munching...
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Boris Johnson believes climate deal still possible at Cop26
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson believes a major climate deal is still possible at Cop26 but will require an immense...