Moon set to turn red as rare partial lunar eclipse graces UK skies

There will be a partial lunar eclipse in the UK on 28 August, and may cause the Moon appear reddish in colour.
Full Fact

How many migrants come to the UK?

Migration has been one of the most hotly-debated topics in UK politics in recent years, and in the lead up to the 2024 general election both Labour and the Conservative party argued that levels of immigration were too high. Figures published in May 2026 ...
The Conversation

The UK has become the world’s fourth largest exporter, but can it maintain this momentum?

UK business is beaming with pride with the recent news of the country’s emergence as the fourth largest exporter in the world based on the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development report. The UK jumped three places in 2022, surpassing France ...
Business Insider

I grew up in the US and my partner grew up in the UK. Here are 16 differences that surprise us most.

I was born and raised on the East Coast of the United States. After moving to Scotland in the fall of 2017, I met my husband and settled into life in the United Kingdom as an expat. Growing up in separate cultures means we've had to navigate a slew of ...
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UK has 'led the world' in destroying the natural environment

Centuries of farming, building and industry have made the UK one of the most nature-depleted countries in Europe. Extensive agricultural lands and road networks, in combination with other factors, have reduced the wildlife in the UK to a point hardly seen ...
BBC

Reform UK election pledges: 11 key policies analysed

Reform UK has launched its version of a manifesto for the 2024 general election, which it is calling "Our Contract With You". The document sets out what the party's plans would be, should it win the election on 4 July. Here BBC correspondents have analysed ...
CNN

UK counter-terror police lead investigation into suspected murder of former lawmaker Ann Widdecombe

British counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the suspected murder of former UK lawmaker Ann Widdecombe “following new information and evidence,” UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said on Monday. Police had previously said ...
Investopedia

Why the UK Never Adopted the Euro Currency

Troy Segal is an editor and writer. She has 20+ years of experience covering personal finance, wealth management, and business news. The United Kingdom withdrew from the European Union (EU) on Jan. 31, 2020. Prior to Brexit, as its departure is known, the ...
BBC

Trade deals: What has the UK done since Brexit?

The UK has formally suspended trade talks with Canada despite nearly two years of negotiations, in a row over agricultural products including beef. Following Brexit and the departure from the EU's trading system in 2021, the UK has been trying to strike ...
Times Higher Education

UK universities: what do all the different groups and categories mean?

The United Kingdom is strongly established as a destination country for international higher education students. Higher Education Statistics Agency data show that in the academic year 2021-22 just under 680,000 international students were studying for UK ...

The UK has legalized plug-in solar (but don't rush to buy a kit)

The UK has legalized plug-in solar, but experts warn you shouldn't just set it up without getting your home checked first.
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UK imposes sanctions after Chinese-backed cyber-attacks

The UK government has formally accused China of being behind what it called "malicious" cyber campaigns against MPs and the Electoral Commission. Two people and a company have been sanctioned over cyber-attacks. Deputy PM Oliver Dowden said they were ...