Residences Whisky-themed hotel with just 12 rooms named UK’s best stay Stays at Ardbeg House on the Scottish island of Islay include a whisky tour at the nearby distillery, and guests can also try a small-batch dram exclusively available at the on-site bar. 11/03/2026
Nature A joyful celebration’: Photo awards celebrate Britain's quiet beauty Fluorescent lobsters and leaping toads have starring roles in this year’s winning photos. 10/03/2026
No Comment Finnish pair win UK Wife Carrying Race Competitors run up and down a hill carrying partners during the annual UK Wife Carrying Race in Surrey. 09/03/2026
No Comment Fire near Glasgow Central station causes major travel disruption A fire at a vape shop near Glasgow Central railway station forced the closure of Scotland’s busiest station, causing travel disruption across several rail routes. 09/03/2026
Partner content ‘Starting from a strong base’: Ceri Morgan on resetting the UK–Europe business relationship Partner content presented by DBT Trade between the UK and Europe has been shaped by geography, shared supply chains and decades of economic integration. Through changes of government, the commercial ties between them have remained deep and structurally significant. 06/03/2026
No Comment UK: Crufts opens in Birmingham with more than 20,000 dogs Crufts opens in Birmingham with more than 20,000 dogs and record overseas entries, as handlers compete for the coveted Best in Show title. 06/03/2026
United Kingdom UK says it will send four additional Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar British PM Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that he will be sending four more fighter jets to Qatar and anti-drone Wildcat helicopters to Cyprus amid the ongoing Iran war. 05/03/2026
Earth News Pain, growth and hope: 5 climate reads for World Book Day Looking for an inspiring climate read? A bookworm shares five favourites. 05/03/2026
Economy Spring statement: Iran war casts shadow over UK economic recovery Chancellor Rachel Reeves sought to strike an upbeat note on Tuesday on the state of the UK economy, even as oil and gas prices surged in the wake of the fast-evolving war with Iran. 03/03/2026
Cinema Peaky Blinders: Birmingham premiere for Tommy Shelby's film debut Cillian Murphy is back in Birmingham as gangster Tommy Shelby for 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man', a feature film, based on the hit television series. The Oscar-winning actor played the enigmatic character for six seasons of the show set in the early 1900s in central England. 03/03/2026
Tech News AI chooses to escalate nuclear threats in war games, study finds At least one AI model in every war game escalated the conflict by threatening to use nuclear weapons, the study found. 27/02/2026
Europe News UK Greens trounce far right in key election as Labour face disaster Two insurgent parties with a tiny number of MPs between them have shunted Britain's governing party into a humiliating defeat. 27/02/2026
Art Super rare Magritte leaf-bird painting heads to auction for first time Les grâces naturelles, an extremely rare painting by surrealist master René Magritte is expected to fetch up to €10 million when it goes up for auction for the first time in March at Christie's. 25/02/2026
United Kingdom UK to release Mountbatten-Windsor trade envoy files after arrest UK lawmakers have pushed for the release of files on Mountbatten-Windsor's trade envoy role and ties to Jeffrey Epstein amid misconduct and secrecy allegations. 25/02/2026
Tech News Reddit hit with €16 million fine in UK for failing to protect children "Children under 13 had their personal information collected and used in ways they could not understand, consent to or control," said John Edwards, UK Information Commissioner. 24/02/2026
Travel News UK's ETA travel permit required from 25 February 2026 Visitors from countries such as the US, Canada and Australia will not be able to enter the UK without an ETA from 25 February 2026 onwards. 24/02/2026
Health news UK welcomes first baby born after womb transplant from dead donor The groundbreaking womb transplant from a deceased donor is the first of its kind in the country and only the third ever carried out in Europe. 24/02/2026
Partner content Open for Business | UK – Europe Trade Reset Partner content presented by DBT A new phase in the UK’s economic relationship with Europe is taking shape – defined by practical partnership and a clear focus on long-term economic opportunity. For European companies, the message from the UK is increasingly clear: Britain is open for business. 24/02/2026
United Kingdom Former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson released on bail in Epstein probe Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, are suspected of improperly passing UK government information to Jeffrey Epstein while in public office. 23/02/2026
Culture news Sex Pistols announce 'Anarchy in the UK' tour for 50 years of punk Punk royalty Sex Pistols have announced a UK and Ireland tour in December, as 2026 marks five decades since the release of their seminal track ‘Anarchy in the UK’. 23/02/2026
Cinema The joy of six: 'One Battle After Another' wins big at BAFTA's The big BAFTA favourite 'One Battle After Another' took six prizes including Best Picture and Best Director while the period vampire epic 'Sinners' and gothic horror 'Frankenstein' both won three awards. 23/02/2026
United Kingdom Police continue searches at Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's residences Mountbatten-Windsor, who was pictured slouched in the back of his chauffeur-driven car following his release Thursday evening from a police station near Sandringham, remains under investigation. 20/02/2026
Culture news Royal Shakespeare Company set to stage Game of Thrones prequel The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced plans to stage Game of Thrones: The Mad King - the prequel to one of the world's most popular television series. 20/02/2026
United Kingdom King Charles III says 'law must take its course' over brother's arrest King Charles III has released a statement saying "the law must take its course" over the arrest of his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was detained on suspicion of misconduct in public office earlier on Thursday. 19/02/2026
United Kingdom Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released amid misconduct probe Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was released under investigation on Thursday evening after being arrested over alleged misconduct linked to Jeffrey Epstein ties while he served as UK trade envoy 19/02/2026
Tech News Scientists find new way to preserve data that outlasts civilisations Scientists have found a way to store all of humanity's most important data inside a piece of glass — and it could last longer than civilisation itself. 19/02/2026