British police today announced the death of two people in attacks during the famous Notting Hill carnival in London, one of the largest in the world, which took place last weekend. The two victims – a mother who went to the carnival with her young daughter and a chef visiting the UK – were in … Read more
If you are thinking of visiting London and enjoying its attractions and culture, it is best to take some time to plan it well, so you can take advantage of the best deals on accommodation, food, and even some of the activities you plan to do. Intersection in London to take the M1 motorway north … Read more
The first British pound (£1) coin to bear the official portrait of King Charles III has gone into general circulation and is part of a collection of coins inspired by plants and animals found in the four nations of the United Kingdom. The latest design, featuring two bees, has been made available to post offices … Read more
Britain’s biggest lenders are continuing to cut borrowing costs, after the Bank of England’s first interest rate cut in four years boosted house-buying activity.Barclays, Halifax, HSBC and NatWest are among the lenders now offering mortgages with a five-year fixed rate of less than 4%, lower than the Bank of England’s main interest rate of 5%.The … Read more
British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and five others are missing after their luxury yacht capsized in a heavy storm off Sicily early Monday, Italian authorities and civil defense said. Lynch’s wife and 14 others survived. Lynch was one of six people still missing after their charter yacht sank off Porticello, near Palermo, sometime after 4am. … Read more
London (Reuters) Australian cyclist Matthew Richardson announced that he has decided to play internationally for Great Britain, days after winning three Olympic medals for Australia.Richardson, 25, won the silver medal in the individual sprint and the Keirin race at the Paris Games, as well as the bronze medal in the team sprint.Richardson was born in … Read more
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said today that calls for restraint against Israel, made by France, Germany and Britain, “lack political logic and contradict the principles of international law.” The three European countries issued a statement yesterday, Monday, calling on Iran and its allies to refrain from attacks on Israel following the killing of Ismail Haniya, the … Read more
London – AFPWith a painting in London Zoo representing a gorilla freeing other captive animals, graffiti artist Banksy concluded on Tuesday a series of unusual works related to animals that he published in nine days on the streets of the British capital.Since August 5, Banksy has been showing daily works in the city, and one … Read more
Britain is a “boiling cauldron”. A heavy police force is on alert for an eighth day in the wake of violent racist incidents and clashes that broke out after the three children were killed in Southport in north-west England on Monday 29 July. After the short respite last night, the authorities are preparing today for … Read more
Paris (dpa) British runner Matthew Hodson-Smith expressed his desire to avenge his American compatriot, Quincy Hall, after coming second behind him in a thrilling final of the 400 meters race at the Olympics in Paris.The British news agency (PA Media) reported that Hudson Smith was on the verge of becoming the third British runner to … Read more