UK Drive: Can Kia improve its ever-popular Sportage?

What is it? The Sportage has become the jewel in Kia’s crown after selling nearly 400,000 units in the UK over the last 32 years. It’s also one of Britain’s best-selling cars and for good reason. Its practical interior, decent equipment levels,...

UK Renault and Dacia customers 'being contacted' in alert

Customers are being advised(Image: Sue Thatcher via Getty Images) UK Renault customers have been warned that their personal data may have been stolen in the latest cyber attack on a major global business. Renault Group UK has confirmed via email...

UK daily: More evidence links Russian shadow fleet ship earlier stopped by Estonia to drone 'mayhem'

More evidence has emerged showing that a Russian shadow-fleet ship, seized by France and previously detained by Estonia, was used in hybrid war-style drone attacks on Denmark and Germany, UK daily The Telegraph reported. The vessel, the tanker...

Recycling Textiles in Canada: Challenges and Opportunities

The Canadian textile industry is now in for a period of rapid change. From a world made up of virtually no domestic production and dominated by traditional mills and imports, it is heading toward sustainability, innovation, and tech-driven...

British Glass urges government to back UK glass and invest in reuse

The Government has intended to incentivise reusable glass systems by exempting packaging that is reused from Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) fees. The association said that while this is a welcome step, it is not enough to drive an...

UK pledges to work with Bangladesh for Rohingya stability, hope

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said the United Kingdom (UK) will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those displaced by violence in Myanmar have the support, protection, dignity and opportunities they deserve. The UK will...

OBR hands Rachel Reeves first damning pre-Budget report on UK economy 

Friday 03 October 2025 8:00 am | Updated: Friday 03 October 2025 10:27 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Chancellor Rachel Reeves has now seen initial...

'Cancelled' Lyrics Meaning: Taylor Swift Could Be Throwing Shade At These Individuals - One Of Them Is British!

Taylor Swift's latest song 'CANCELLED!', from her album The Life of a Showgirl released on 3 October 2025, has provoked widespread fan discussion. The track appears to confront cancel culture, public criticism and questions of loyalty among...

Schools close as Storm Amy to batter UK with 95mph winds after Met Office warns of of ‘danger to life’

STORM Amy is due to give Brits a battering today causing schools to close, as the Met Office warns of a “danger to life”. Schools across Counties Antrim, Londonderry, Tyrone and Fermanagh have been advised by the Education Authority in Northern...

As the UK grows rice, Bangladesh fights the heat

Rice isn't grown in the United Kingdom, but this staple of many Asian diets is imported and consumed in Britain every year. The diaspora population in London and across Britain shops for its monthly rice supply from groceries that likely source...

Storm Amy map: When and where 95mph winds will hit the UK

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Storm Amy bringing 55mph winds to Stoke-on-Trent as UK amber warnings issued

It's going to be windy across North Staffordshire Families in North Staffordshire are braced for 55mph winds as Storm Amy takes aim at the UK. Parts of the country could see gusts exceeding 95mph as meterologists have rolled out amber and yellow...

The race to find a way to recycle old turbine blades from windfarms

This story was originally published by The Guardian and appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In the Scottish port town of Irvine in Ayrshire, almost 80 of Britain’s oldest wind turbine blades lay disused in an old warehouse for...

Heavy rain and strong wind timeline for Gloucestershire as Storm Amy heads to UK

Some wet and wild weather is forecast(Image: Getty) Gloucestershire is braced for almost constant rain over the next 24 hours with periods of heavy showers as Storm Amy is set to batter the UK this weekend. There will also be some strong wind...

A few hours after the terrorist attack, Britons took to the streets; "I don't care about the Jewish community"

The gatherings were organized as a protest against the detention of Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg off the Israeli coast, after she, along with other activists, attempted to deliver a humanitarian aid flotilla to Gaza. Activists were...

“China Targets British Ships”: Simulated Attacks In South China Sea Raise Alarms As 4,500 Troops Test Freedom Of Navigation Resolve

IN A NUTSHELL 🚢 China conducts simulated attack maneuvers near British vessels in the South China Sea. ⚓ The HMS Richmond faced harassment while sailing through the Taiwan Strait. 🌐 Operation Highmast involves 4,500 military personnel and promotes...

Incredible story of £1million prototype Rolex worn by first British woman to swim the Channel during 'Vindication' bid to silence fraudulent rival

The prototype Rolex worn by the first British woman to swim the Channel during her 'Vindication' bid to prove her doubters wrong is set to sell at auction for at least £1million. Mercedes Gleitze was given the waterproof, pre-patent 'Oyster'...

Weather-proof your weekend – discover Britain’s best indoor days out by train

Britain might not always be blessed with balmy weather, but that doesn’t mean we should hibernate along with the hedgehogs (and dormice and bats, FYI). In fact it’s a great time to get out and explore all those activities we might put off during...

Antler Announces First UK Flagship

British travel brand Antler has announced the opening of a new UK store, located at 100 Regent Street in London. The new flagship store will open early 2026 and marks a pivotal moment for the brand. Spanning two floors and over 2,400sq ft, the...

More than 17 tonnes of textiles recycled in Oxford

The free scheme, a partnership between Oxford City Council, ODS, and Recycling Solutions, launched in January and has enabled residents to easily recycle unwanted textiles from home. Nigel Chapman, cabinet member for citizen-focused services and...