The Metropolitan Police said yesterday that the number of people arrested during a protest in London in support of Palestine Action had risen to 492. The protest went ahead despite calls from the British government to postpone it in light of the recent attack on a synagogue in Manchester.more

A London borough has been named one of the happiest places to live in the UK. In a list created by Hello!, the outlet wanted to highlight the areas of the UK that offer a connection to nature that can help improve mood.more

The head of the British Space Command, General Paul Tedman, told the BBC yesterday that Russia and China are conducting anti-satellite weapon tests. He also revealed that British military satellites are attacked every week using Russian ground-based systems.more

Jihad al-Shamie, the perpetrator of the attack on the synagogue in Manchester, may have been motivated by extreme Islamist ideology, although it will take some time to establish the full circumstances, Laurence Taylor, Deputy Commissioner for Counter Terrorism in the UK, said yesterday.more

Visitors in London have been urged to stay safe during the annual deer rutting season in Richmond and Bushy Parks. From late September to early November, stags compete for females by roaring and clashing antlers to dominate their rivals, the Royal Parks charity has said.more

The heir to the British throne, Prince William, has announced that he plans to introduce changes when he becomes king, the BBC reported today, citing a conversation between the future monarch and actor Eugene Levy on an Apple TV programme.more

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for strong wind covering London as Storm Amy hits the country packing predicted gusts up to 100mph. The yellow warning comes into effect at midnight and runs through to 7pm on Saturday.more

Patricia Routledge, the British actress known for her role as the snobbish Hyacinth Bouquet in the television series ‘What People Will Say,’ has passed away at the age of 96, the BBC reported today, citing a statement from the actress's agent.more

Sarah Mullally, a nurse by profession, was nominated today for the position of Archbishop of Canterbury. This is the first time a woman has been chosen for this role in the history of the Church of England, which dates back to the 15th century. In 2014, women were allowed to take up the office of bishop.more

Forty people were arrested during a pro-Palestinian demonstration held yesterday evening outside the British Prime Minister's office on Downing Street, according to London police. Violent clashes with security forces broke out during the demonstration.more

British police have confirmed that yesterday's attack on the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue in Manchester was an act of terrorism. The perpetrator was 35-year-old Jihad al-Shamie, a British citizen of Syrian origin, who was killed on the spot after police intervention. Two members of the Jewish community were killed in the attack and three others were injured.more

Royalists and Christmas enthusiasts will soon have an exciting new Christmas outlet this coming holiday season, as Buckingham Palace will be opening up its first-ever festive retail space to the public from November 14 to January 5 at the Royal Mews. The palace's 200-year-old stables will experience a festive makeover before it’s reopening for the winter as a festive pop-up shop. more

A significant number of EU citizens living long term in the UK post Brexit are experiencing discrimination in work and in public services, a report by the UK’s statutory Brexit watchdog has revealed.more

Tesco has warned of an intensifying price battle in the run-up to Christmas amid “pressure on household budgets” but upped its full-year profit expectations by £100m after it grabbed market share and drew in more shoppers by keeping a lid on inflation over the summer.more

Migrants who have been granted asylum in the United Kingdom will not automatically be granted the right to settle and reunite with their families, the office of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced yesterday, announcing changes to migration policy.more

Two people are dead after an incident in Manchester, where a man drove into a group of people outside a local synagogue and stabbed a security guard, police said, as quoted by AP. The attacker is also dead. The government has announced that it will increase security at synagogues in the United Kingdom.more

Rachel Treweek and Guli Francis-Dehqani, who is originally from Iran, are, according to bookmakers, the two favourite bishops to become the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury. According to British media, the Church of England will announce the name of the nominee for the position tomorrow morning.more

Dr Jane Goodall, a primatologist known for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees, has died at the age of 91, Sky News reported yesterday, citing the institute named after her.more

Oscar winner Gary Oldman received a knighthood from Prince William, the Prince of Wales, according to yesterday's “Independent” daily. The actor was honoured at Windsor Castle for his contributions to film and theatre.more

Storm Amy, the first named storm of the season, is due to batter northern parts of the UK late on Friday and into Saturday, the Met Office has warned. Forecasters said the storm was likely to bring gale force winds of over 80mph as well as heavy rain to northern and western regions.more

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced today in an interview with the BBC that the government plans to reform the application of the European Convention on Human Rights in immigration cases. At the same time, he stressed that the UK will not withdraw from existing treaties.more

A rise in gas and electricity prices has prompted energy suppliers to call for "enduring" targeted support for those in financial difficulty. Energy costs are up 2% from Wednesday for millions of people in England, Wales and Scotland as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap come into effect.more

Price or multibuy promotions on unhealthy food and drink, such as "buy one, get one free" deals, are to be banned in England from Wednesday. The restrictions will apply to supermarkets, larger high street shops and online retailers.more

Princess Anne, sister of British King Charles III, met yesterday in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the issue of British support for his country in the war with Russia, Buckingham Palace announced today.more

US President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza must become a reality, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said yesterday. In a speech at his Labour Party's conference, he announced, among other things, a departure from the goal of having 50 per cent of young Britons attend university.more