Retail Sales Bounce Gives UK Economy a Lift
Retail sales bounced back in May after a dismal April as sunnier weather encouraged shoppers to buy clothes and shoes, raising hope that Britain may yet avoid a longer slump.
Retail sales bounced back in May after a dismal April as sunnier weather encouraged shoppers to buy clothes and shoes, raising hope that Britain may yet avoid a longer slump.
In a majestic moment for gender equality, female members of the British royal family were on Friday granted the same rights as males to ascend to the British throne. The historic reform overturns a 300-year rule stating that first-born sons inherit the British throne.
To benefit Walking for the Wounded, a charity to help men and women injured in military service, Prince Harry will join a group of wounded soldiers on a 200-mile expedition to the South Pole.
What a way to welcome the month of May with the arrival of the newest royal baby. Her first photos are capturing the hearts of many around the world.
Robot fish developed by British scientists are to be released into the sea off north Spain to detect pollution. The team hopes to use the five-foot-long robotic fish to find pollution in rivers, lakes and seas across the world.
Would you bike to work or recycle more often if it meant you got free stuff at stores? Recyclebank offers rewards for recycling, and gives London commuters fresh incentives to walk or ride. Recyclebank has reached millions of people with its environmental social platform, awarding points that can be exchanged for deals and discounts at nearby stores.
Everyone in the UK is being asked to clear out their drawers, wardrobes and cupboards - and take their excess clothing and accessories to the clothing retail chain TK Maxx anytime in April, to contribute towards the fight against kids' cancer. Since 2004, the annual campaign, Give up Clothes for Good, has raised a whopping £10 million, with hopes this year to raise an additional £2.5 million for Cancer Research UK.
Amélie and her dad decided to celebrate their birthdays by doing 39 random acts of kindness (their combined ages) and made a sweet video to inspire others.
Pothole gardens have been springing up around East London, thanks to the antics of one man. This video looks at people's reactions as they peer and ponder over the delightful creations designed to brighten up the concrete jungle of London's streets and sidewalls.
A new study finds that in England, children's exposure to second-hand smoke has plummeted by nearly 80% since 1998.
A brave German Shepherd puppy was badly injured after he pushed a boy out of the path of a runaway truck and took the impact himself. Eight-month-old Geo has been hailed a hero by his adoring family after he averted tragedy on a family walk in Clacton-on-Sea, England.
Two of the final events of the 4-day UK celebration marking The Queen's 60-year reign were staged for 10,000 UK citizens chosen in a public lottery. The day began with a picnic in the palace gardens where guests collected hampers of food prepared by palace chefs. It ended with an evening concert spectacular featuring Paul McCartney, Elton John and an amazing lighting and fireworks display using the Palace as a stage prop. (Videos)
14 years after the Irish Peace Accord ended decades of violence and established self-rule for Northern Ireland, the new data demonstrates that two-thirds of citizens there feel happier in their lives than ever before.
The Opening Ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics included a visual narrative, highlighting the many accomplishments of the British people over many centuries. The story included a segment celebrating the National Health Service. Created in 1946 in the wake of the devastation left by the bombing of London in WWII, the British take a particular pride in their system of medicine
Cystic fibrosis patients treated with gene therapy in the UK saw 3% improvements in lung functions during a year-long study.
A growing appetite for artisan bread produced by Britain's burgeoning army of small independent bakeries has set the wheels turning again in previously defunct windmills that have stood forlorn for decades, boosting a new generation of millers trying to meet the demand for traditional flour.
If you're a fan of Lord of the Rings, and want to stay at Bag End on your next holiday, you'll want to rent this English cottage, pronto.
A man who never took a vacation so he could support his family gets the surprise of a lifetime when his daughter takes him on a tropical vacation.
Singer Adele helped a young, bedridden fan's dream come true with a surprise visit to her home and an invitation to a concert.
A medical treatment intended for cancer patients appears to be able to reverse the effects of multiple sclerosis (MS).
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