HS2: ‘No let-up’ in building high-speed railway next year, says chief December 27, 2023 There will be “no let-up” in HS2’s progress next year, according to the boss of the high-speed rail project.
Ukraine’s ‘destruction’ of Russian warship welcomed by UK government December 26, 2023 Britain has welcomed claims that Ukraine has destroyed a Russian naval ship in an air strike on a Black Sea port as a sign the war has not reached a “stalemate”.
Early-morning queues mark arrival of Boxing Day sales on Oxford Street December 26, 2023 Shoppers are expected to pack out high streets across the UK looking for bargain buys in the Boxing Day sales.
Met investigates ‘arson’ attack on Finchley and Golders Green MP’s office December 26, 2023 Police in London are investigating a suspected arson attack at the office of Conservative MP Mike Freer.
Why 2023 might mark the end of the ‘London exodus’ as house prices stabilise December 26, 2023 Fewer Londoners ventured outside the M25 in 2023 to buy a home elsewhere, according to an index. Londoners collectively spent an estimated £28.7 billion on homes outside the capital this year, which was £11.7 billion less than in 2022, estate agent Hamptons found. It highlighted two factors at play in the market – the first [...]
Private parking firms dish out 36,000 tickets a day – and it could go up next year December 26, 2023 Drivers are being hit with an average of nearly 36,000 parking tickets a day by private companies in Britain, new figures show.
King’s Speech: ‘Increasingly tragic’ times will see us protect each other December 25, 2023 The King has praised the “selfless army” of volunteers serving communities across the country, describing them as the “essential backbone of our society”, in his Christmas broadcast.
Is 2024 the year renewable energy finally reaches maturity? December 25, 2023 It has been a roller-coaster year for renewable energy but analysts hope next year will see further steps forward taken
Oh, the weather outside is… fine? UK set for warmest Christmas day in decades December 25, 2023 Dreams of a White Christmas have been shattered for most of the UK, with “very mild” temperatures continuing after the country saw its warmest December 24 for more than 20 years.
Is a Universal theme park heading for Bedfordshire? December 25, 2023 Universal Studios has told of “potential” plans to build its first UK theme park in a letter to residents in Bedfordshire.