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Black girls 3 times more prone to invasive strip-search by Met police: Report
The Met Police has been under severe scrutiny after a report claimed that the organisation is "institutionally racist and sexist."
Environmental and regulatory concerns raised as UK enters Trans-Pacific Partnership
The UK's agreement to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has provoked environmental and regulatory concerns, despite support from the Labour Party.
UK announces ban on wet wipes
Almost all wet wipes will be banned in England as part of the Government's new plans for tackling water pollution.
Tick-borne virus found in several parts of UK, health agency issues warning
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an alert warning people of a tick virus that can cause meningitis.
Thousands of dead shellfish wash up on UK beach
Thousands of dead shellfish washed ashore on a beach in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire on Tuesday.
UK tech ecosystem shows potential to reach $4 trillion valuation by 2032
Tech Nation's recent report predicts that the UK tech ecosystem can grow to a value of $4 trillion by 2032 with more investment and opportunity.
Crisis in agricultural goods' availability as snow storm hits the UK in March
The shortage in agricultural goods impacting the UK is drifting to a harsh scenario as a result of the weather condition and supermarkets' policies in attaining supply.
Putin threatens to escalate attacks in Ukraine if UK provides uranium-based ammunition
The British defence ministry said on Monday that it would provide Ukraine with depleted uranium-tipped armour-piercing bullets.
Met Police is 'institutionally racist, misogynistic, and homophobic:' Report
London's Metropolitan Police has again come under scrutiny after a report claimed that the organisation failed to protect members of the public.
Around 1,400 offshore oil and gas workers in UK threaten strike over better job conditions and pay
The strike call by the offshore oil and gas workers is set to hit several rigs from March 29 and until June 7 in a series of 24, 48 and 72-hour stoppages.
Mother's Day 2023: Inspirational quotes to share on this special occasion
In the United Kingdom, Mother's Day, which originated as Mothering Sunday, is observed on Sunday, March 19 this year.
British charitable organisation comes under fire for issuing bizarre 'inclusive' language guide to staff
The 92-page document urged to avoid terms like "mother" and "father" and use "parent" instead.
Grandad says he owns UK's oldest unopened Easter Egg for 92 years
The 92-year-old Easter egg has since remained unopened and in mint condition for nearly a century.
Woman smashes wine bottles with frying pan in Leicester supermarket
The shocking incident of a woman using a frying pan to smash wine bottles in Tesco was caught on camera.
PM Rishi Sunak gets into trouble with law enforcement over his dog
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has often landed himself in hot water, either through his words or his actions.
Retired Russian commander urges Vladimir Putin to use poseidon torpedoes to destroy UK
These threats were issued as the propagandist Yevgeny Buzhinsky spoke about Russia's military options.
More than 1,500 UK police officers probed for misconduct, only 13 sacked: Report
Between October 2021 and March 2022, hundreds of complaints were registered against UK police officials, but action was taken in less than 1% of these cases.
Google brings Pixel Superfans programme to the UK, here's how you can join
The US-only Pixel Superfans programme is finally headed to the U.K. with many special offers, discounts, and more.
UK authorities approve the use of new weight loss drug
A Danish pharmaceutical firm has developed a drug that can help people reduce weight.
Leaked messages reveal Matt Hancock rejected advice on care home Covid testing
Matt Hancock, the former health secretary of the UK, has become a centre of a massive controversy after it came to light that he failed to follow advice.
World Book Day 2023: Explore it's significance, history and meaning
The tradition to celebrate books and reading began when the very first World Book Day was held by UNESCO in 1995.
Environment secretary trolled for saying 'cherish' turnips as UK faces food shortage
The UK environment secretary, Thérèse Coffey, is again trending on Twitter after she managed to offend people.
UK wages at 32-year high even as labour market fears possible recession
Despite an economic slowdown widely expected to morph into a recession later this year, the labour market remains tight, with upward pressure on wages.
Tory MP Jonathan Gullis calls his constituents 'scrotes' and 'scumbags'
Tory MP Jonathan Gullis managed to offend a number of people by calling his constituents "savages," "scrotes," and "scumbags."
Virgin Media O2 is leading the initiative to establish greater career opportunities in the UK workspace
Virgin Media O2 has outlined the impact its 350 apprenticeships in 2023 could have in crafting greater career pathways and helping the UK's economic state.
Turkey Earthquake: British firefighters pull two people out alive after hours of digging through rubble
A video of British firefighters pulling out a police officer and a woman alive from under the debris of a building has gone viral.
Ultra-processed foods such as bread, breakfast cereal and ice cream increase cancer risk: Study
A new study has shed light on how food items that have become a part of our daily diet can increase the risk of cancer.
Royal Navy orders probe after workers used glue to repair nuclear submarine
HMS Vanguard is one of four nuclear submarines that patrol the UK's seas.
12-year-old girl makes backpack that filters air to keep airborne diseases away
A schoolgirl has managed to develop a backpack that can filter the air to protect us from pollution and airborne diseases.
Paedophile tried to enrol in school by posing as 14-year-old boy
A 21-year-old paedophile posed as a 14-year-old boy in an attempt to enrol as a pupil at a school in Ilkeston, England.