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UK to lower voting age to 16 in England and Northern Ireland
If passed, the proposed changes would bring the voting age to 16 across the whole of the UK and in line with Scotland and Wales, where 16-year-olds can already vote.
UK lifts ban on Pakistan Airlines after safety standards improve
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott said that after "extensive engagement" between the UK's Air Safety Committee and the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, restrictions on PIA have now been lifted.
London show retells the story of Elvis through immersive theatre
Using live actors, music, and cutting-edge tech, a new immersive show in East London retelling the story of Elvis Presley’s legendary career.
UK Treasury chief will slash financial red tape to boost investment
Reeves set out the changes in her annual Mansion House speech to finance bigwigs in London, saying she was “rolling back regulation that has gone too far in seeking to eliminate risk”.
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Men who felled iconic Sycamore Gap tree jailed for four years
Sarah Dodd, a lawyer specialising in tree law, said it was the first time in the UK that someone had been sentenced to prison for illegally felling a tree.
UK secretly resettled thousands of Afghans after major data leak
The details of nearly 19,000 Afghans who had applied to move to the UK after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan were released in error in 2022.
Aerial footage shows aftermath of plane crash at Southend Airport
At least four people have been killed after a small plane crashed shortly after take-off at London Southend Airport on Sunday.
Four killed in turboprop plane crash at London Southend Airport
After the crash on Sunday, all flights to and from the airport have been cancelled until further notice, the airport said in social media posts.
Man arrested after Stone of Destiny glass broken at Scottish museum
The glass display protecting the rare artefact was broken and the stone was not damaged in the incident. What is the Stone of Destiny and why is it so important in British history?
UK alcohol duty: Is it killing European wine producers?
The UK changed the way it taxes wine in February, five months on, as one of the biggest importers in the world, how is that affecting the industry in Europe?
Meta to pay $1 million to bolster UK government’s AI workforce
One of the world’s biggest tech and artificial intelligence (AI) companies will front a $1 million (€854,000) grant for the UK government to develop new technologies.
UK economy contracts again in May despite government growth push
A modest 0.1% expansion was expected, although tariffs and tax increases continue to hamper growth.
UK vs Oasis: What's the story (morning glory) against the band's fans?
A new study shows that not everyone is happy with Oasis' return and their fans. Why do they have such a bad reputation and is the backlash warranted?
UK faces 'unpredictable threat' from Iran, intelligence report warns
Between January 2022 and August 2023 there were at least 15 murder or kidnap attempts against British citizens or residents, the report said.
Ed Sheeran exhibits original paintings to raise money for foundation
A new exhibition in London will feature original artworks created by the British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.
The Bayeux Tapestry headed to UK for first time in nearly 1,000 years
The treasured 11th-century artwork will be on loan from France - a move that has been described by the UK Culture Secretary as "a symbol of our shared history with our friends in France, a relationship built over centuries and one that continues to endure."
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