Johnson and EU chief to speak as post-Brexit talks go to wire
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen will speak on the state-of-play of the "EU-UK negotiations".
Star Wars toys discovered in bin bags net £400,000 for UK couple
From Storm Trooper helmets to R2D2's eye, memorabilia from one of the world's biggest movie franchises can fetch eye-watering sums at auctions.
Johnson appeals for unity as England enters new lockdown
Renewed stay-at-home restrictions and business closures came into force Thursday and are set to last for four weeks.
Reluctant last orders as England enters new lockdown
While opinion polls suggest overall public backing for the stay-at-home policy, concerns are mounting about the impact on the economy and on mental health.
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Govt says new English lockdown could last longer than month
The second national lockdown, announced late Saturday following warnings hospitals could be overwhelmed within weeks, is set to come into force from Thursday.
England set for another virus lockdown: Reports
Johnson is expected to announce on Monday the stringent new rules closing all but "essential" stores, while keeping schools, colleges and universities open.
Labour MP urges government to criminalise paying for sex
MP Dame Diana Johnson said the UK has become a pimp's paradise.
Grenfell Tower fire: Police make first arrest as investigation continues
Scotland Yard is looking at the possibility of a criminal offence involving a project manager on the Grenfell Tower refurbishment.
'Bankrupt' Boris Becker accused of hiding Wimbledon trophies, £1 million assets
The former world number one was declared bankrupt in 2017.
Seven held after British military boards threatened oil tanker in English Channel
The alert was raised for the welfare of the crew of the Nave Andromeda tanker around 1000 GMT after they were forced to retreat to a safe area.
Woman gets 10-year jail term for biting lover's testicles and stabbing him to death
Prior to the stabbing, the woman tried to wind up an argument by watching YouTube music videos that featured an ex-boyfriend
Britain inks post-Brexit trade deal with Japan
The deal covers sectors from food to textiles and tech and largely replicates the existing EU-Japan arrangement.
New urgency as UK reopens stalled Brexit talks with EU
London abruptly froze the talks on Friday after EU leaders said it was up to Britain, not the EU, to make concessions on state subsidies, etc.
Fake nude images of women being shared on Telegram messaging app
The fake nudes seem to have targeted under-aged females "suggesting that some users were primarily using the bot to generate and share paedophilic content."
Barnier warns 'little time left' as Brexit stalemate drags on
If no deal is found and implemented before December 31, Britain will end up trading with the EU on bare bones WTO regulations.
UK insists EU must go further to break Brexit deadlock
David Frost held a "constructive discussion" with his EU counterpart Michel Barnier, with the bloc confirming it is willing to hold ramped-up talks this week.
New law on mobile phone use while driving to take effect in the UK in 2021
Drivers caught breaking the rules on hand-held mobile phone use face six penalty points along with a £200 fine
UK, EU to discuss 'structure' of Brexit talks after walkout threat
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said there was no point in holding any more talks without a dramatic softening of the EU's position.
New bill seeks to ban under 18s from having cosmetic Botox and fillers
A new research conducted over the past 12 months revealed a 73 percent surge in complaints related to botched cosmetic jobs
Mask-free Queen Elizabeth II ventures outside 'HMS Bubble' to secret lab
The 94-year-old monarch and her grandson Prince William visited the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory at Porton Down in south England.
Boris Johnson to talk to EU chief as Brexit talks run out of time
Arriving in Luxembourg before meeting Barnier, European ministers warned that talks were reaching a critical stage.
Pubs shut in Liverpool as UK tightens virus control measures
The northwest English city is the first to be placed at "very high risk" under a new three-tiered system.
UK urged to do more to open up tax havens to public scrutiny
Data leaks, including the FinCEN files and the Panama Papers, show that the Caribbean archipelago was a major global hub for money laundering and tax evasion.
British hoarder leaves behind 60,000 collectibles worth £4 million
Among the stash are signed photos and letters relating to JFK, Elvis Presley, Winston Churchill and even Gandhi.
Covid-19 discontent as UK Tories convene for annual conference
In combatting the renewed outbreak, Johnson has been accused by some of his own lawmakers of governing by diktat.
UK expats count Brexit impact as banks shut accounts
One of the first direct consequences of Brexit, the move by UK lenders to shut expat services is said to affect tens of thousands of people across Europe.
UK finance minister Rishi Sunak in balancing act over virus plan
Commentators argue that a combination of taxation, inflation, spending cuts, and even economic growth could help balance the books for Sunak.
UK transgender patients turn to crowdfunding due to huge delays
Transitioning for transgender patients could take years on NHS, so they are turning to online fundraising for surgery.
Defying EU ultimatum, British MPs approve post-Brexit Bill
Despite expressions of disquiet even from some members of the ruling Conservatives, the House of Commons passed the bill by 340 votes to 256.
UK tightens rules to fight worrying coronavirus rise
Boris Johnson also called a halt to the planned phased return of fans to live sporting events in England from October 1.
UK steps up coronavirus threat level after rise in cases
CMO Chris Whitty said rates of infection in England were replicating the strong resurgence seen in France and Spain, roughly doubling every seven days.
Shut UK nightclubs worry about not seeing light of day
Six months after Covid-19, London's dance venues like Printworks and similar ones across Britain are closed, and there is no knowing when they will reopen.
Biden on Brexit: Pro-EU and Pro-Irish
Trump, a fervent supporter of Brexit and Johnson and a frequent critic of the EU, has said that he wants to get a US-UK trade deal done quickly.
Boris Johnson says he has 'every hope' of avoiding no-deal with EU
The proposed law, which overrides parts of the Brexit treaty relating to trade in Northern Ireland, could torpedo already fraught trade talks with the EU.
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