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Britain’s royal family on Friday began a period of mourning after Buckingham Palace announced the death of the Duchess of Kent, a cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II. She was 92. Buckingham Palace said Katherine Kent, who was married to the Duke of Kent – a grandson of King George V, passed away peacefully…
Deniz Huseyin 05 September 2025 The most affluent emit more from domestic transport than those on the lowest income. Domestic transport emissions per capita by transport profile in 2024 The richest 4% of UK households are on course to emit 13 times more carbon than the poorest 14% from their domestic travel by 2035,…
David Lammy, left, and Yvette Cooper British prime minister Keir Starmer on Friday appointed foreign minister David Lammy as deputy prime minister in a major cabinet reshuffle following the resignation of Angela Rayner over a tax underpayment controversy.Lammy, 53, will also take on the role of justice secretary. As part of the reshuffle, home secretary…
Tanaiste Simon Harris said the two Governments are “on the verge” of developing a framework that will be compliant with the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR), as he criticised “dangerous rhetoric” around the international treaty. It comes as Unionists have reacted negatively to the Government’s dealings with Dublin on the controversial Legacy Act and…
The priciest Airbnb listing is Harford Manor in Berkshire, a private estate that can sleep up to 14 people and is priced at £20,564 per night. Those looking to enjoy a longer stay will have to splash out £143,951 for a seven-night visit [in August 2025]. The estate features landscaped grounds, spa and fitness facilities,…
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a £104m government funding boost, which will be shared with communities outside England’s major cities. The investment seeks to provide support for local transport improvements that support the government’s Plan for Change, driving growth and access to opportunity. The funding is part of a £2.3bn government investment…
Yvette Cooper, a seasoned Labour politician and former home secretary, was appointed as the UK’s new foreign minister by prime minister Keir Starmer on Friday. Her predecessor, David Lammy, was promoted to deputy prime minister in a major Cabinet reshuffle triggered by Angela Rayner’s resignation over a tax underpayment controversy. As part of the changes,…
LONDON: Leicester’s Diwali celebrations this year have been significantly scaled back, despite once having been the largest Diwali celebration in the world outside India.Labour-run Leicester city council has announced all the activities will be cancelled apart from lighting up Diwali lanterns on lampposts and a road closure.In previous years the festival saw a Diwali village…
Council tax on second homes is damaging property values, Tice sayspublished at 12:46 British Summer Time 2 September 12:46 BST 2 September Zhara SimpsonBBC South West During his conversation with BBC Radio Cornwall, Tice says the double council tax on second homes is “damaging property values”. The Reform UK deputy leader says people in areas…
A total of 16 people died when the popular tourist attraction derailed in the centre of the city on Wednesday night. They were five Portuguese nationals, three British citizens, two Canadians, two South Koreans, one American, one French, one Swiss and one Ukrainian. A further 21 people were injured, including five seriously. A Number 10…