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Aardman's co-founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton are being knighted

The pair are being celebrated for their service to British film and television and also their charitable initiatives.

YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Snapchat all featured in UK's under-16 social media ban

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has touched on the various platforms that will be affected by the legislation.

New documentary finds OnlyFans agencies control and threaten creators

OnlyFans managers or OFMs have been found to be exploiting creators for profits.

The UK will ban under-16s from using social media platforms by spring 2027

The regulation will pass before Christmas, according to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Iconic British artist David Hockney dies aged 88

The painter and designer is best known for his contribution to the pop art movement.

Airline Ryanair is being investigated for charging extra for parents to sit next to their children

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is looking into these supposed additional fees.

After a night of anti-immigration riots in Belfast, the family of the victim asks for unrest to end

"We have many migrants who make a deeply valuable contribution to our country, including in our healthcare system", said the family of the victim of the Belfast attack.

UK government to use AI legal assistants in crown court to reduce waiting times

Amazon MGM Studios' Mercy movie is starting to seem more and more real...

Record numbers of octopi discovered in the UK

Thanks to a milder winter and a warm spring, the usually rare Mediterranean octopus has been surging across the UK coasts.

Boys should be taught differently to girls at school, says former England manager Gareth Southgate

"I think anybody that's worked with either sex at a younger age knows there are some fundamental differences," he said.

AI is being used to develop a "fundamentally new" vaccine to protect against pandemics

The hope is that the innovation will be able to treat multiple variants of viruses at once, potentially tackling the flu, Ebola, and Covid.

Two men have been arrested following latest protests near site of Henry Nowak murder

11 police officers and a police dog were injured during the events.

Chinese spies using job websites to target government staff, claims intelligence agencies

The Five Eyes alliance of the UK, US, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand reported the information.

Universal's British theme park reveals final name and logo, construction begins soon for 2031 opening

It will have rides themed around Jurassic World, Minions, Back to the Future, Paddington, The Lord of the Rings, James Bond, and Harry Potter.

England and Wales just experienced its warmest spring on record

In total, it was the UK's third-warmest spring to date.

Eighteen animals, birds and insects have been shortlisted to feature on future UK banknotes

The final decision will be put to a public vote, but if your favourite animal isn't on there you won't be able to nominate it.

London Tube travel to be massively disrupted this week as first of potential two strikes goes ahead

The underground will not operate as many trains today, June 2, as talks between Transport for London and the Rail, Maritime, and Transport union fell apart.

US political commentators barred from UK visit

Two political commentators have been blocked from visiting the UK, allegedly due to their critiques of Israel.

United Kingdom, Australia, and United States to develop underwater drones in new defence pact

The AUKUS nations are teaming up in a bid to curve the rising threat to submerged cables and pipelines.

Poland and the UK sign a new defence treaty in the event of Russian aggression

Despite having left the single market, the British government remains strongly committed to strengthening Europe's defence.

UK breaks May and spring temperature record again a day after breaking record held for 82 years

Kew Gardens registered sweltering temperatures of 35.1°C on May 26.

The UK just experienced its hottest May day on record

A new May and spring record has been set as the country experienced sweltering Bank Holiday conditions.

British radio station mistakenly announced King Charles III's death live and went silent

The radio station Radio Caroline apologised for the mistake, which activated the "Death of a Monarch procedure".

YouTube and TikTok deemed unsafe for children by UK regulator

Ofcom has criticised both social medias for failing to protect children from the dangers of the internet.

UK advised to set maximum working temperature rules

The government has also been told introducing air conditioning in hospitals and schools should be a top priority.

The UK is easing sanctions on Russian oil amid the ongoing fuel crisis

It seems the ongoing situation in the Middle East has led to the UK looking to bring in fuel from elsewhere.

First minister resigns from Keir Starmer's government as more call for PM to resign

The local election results have been seen as disastrous for the Labour party, and the man at the top is being seen as the reason behind them.

UK local elections 2026: Reform makes immense gains with Labour and Conservative faltering

It certainly looks like the UK government is in for a big change.

UK election watchdog considering whether to look into Nigel Farage over undisclosed £5 million donation

The money was given to Farage by British-Thai billionaire and blockchain investor Christopher Harborne.

King Charles III goes viral for teasing Trump and meaningful gifts during Washington visit

The visit served as a great demonstration of the King's diplomatic aptitude.

Terrorist incident declared in London as two Jewish men have been stabbed

Counterterrorism police are now investigating in the area of Golders Green.

King Charles III expected to try and smooth UK/US relations in address to Congress

The King's official visit comes at a time where relations between the two countries are tense.

UK's biggest environmental pollution case reaches High Court

A water company and chicken producer have been accused of polluting the Welsh rivers Wye, Lugg, and Usk.

Downing Street answers reported US review: The Falklands' sovereignty "rests with the UK"

This follows the United States supposedly considering suspending the UK and Spain from NATO, and reconsidering its stance on the UK's claim to the Falklands territory.

Puffin population hits record high for second-year-running on iconic Skomer Island

The Welsh island is one of the most important seabird islands in the entire world.

UK approves a lifetime ban on buying tobacco for everyone born after 2008, raising legal age to buy cigarettes every year

Nobody born in 2009 or later will be allowed to buy tobacco ever again in the United Kingdom.

Facial recognition systems to be introduced across the entire UK

A recent human rights legal challenge has failed and now the new policing technology is to be fully rolled out.

King Charles to visit US in bid to repair ties with Trump

The royal trip aims to restore strained UK-US relations amid Iran war tensions.

UK may adopt EU rules without full parliamentary votes under new reset plan

Ministers consider a fast-track alignment with Brussels to boost trade and economic stability.

Starmer says the Iran conflict must mark a turning point for Britain: "A line in the sand"

The UK prime minister calls for stronger economy and defence in a "more dangerous" world.

Farage's Reform UK proposes visa bans to countries asking for reparations demands over slavery

The plan targeting countries seeking slavery compensation sparks backlash from Caribbean leaders.

Keir Starmer heads to the Gulf to push for Strait of Hormuz reopening

The UK seeks to secure ceasefire gains and stabilise global energy routes after the Iran truce.

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West banned from entering UK

The event was called off after the government blocks Ye's entry over past antisemitic remarks.

Pressure grows on UK to ban Kanye West after festival backlash

Kanye West faces criticism over Wireless Festival booking as sponsors pull out and politicians weigh action.

Starmer calls for closer EU ties amid global instability: "The Brexit has caused deep damage"

His remarks come as Trump says the US is strongly considering a NATO exit.

King Charles to visit US as UK seeks to ease tensions with Trump

The state trip aims to repair strained relations amid fallout from the Iran war.

Study identifies oldest known dog dating back 15,800 years

The genetic research sheds new light on early domestication.

UK military will board Russian shadow fleet tankers

The decision aims to curb Moscow's oil exports and tighten sanctions enforcement.

UK and Turkey sign multi-billion air defence deal

The new agreement expands training and support for the Eurofighter Typhoon programme.

Owner of OnlyFans passes away at 43

Leonid Radvinsky, the secretive billionaire behind OnlyFans, has died at the age of 43 after a long battle with cancer.