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UK completes first test flight of ‘un-jammable’ quantum navigation system

The UK says they have achieved a new frontier in aviation: the first flight with a quantum-powered navigation system that…

Travel

Missed the Northern Lights? Here’s how to see them next time without getting on a plane

The Northern Lights were the talk of the town all over Europe this weekend thanks to sightings in places where…

Society & culture

Vintage supermarkets and secret ceramics: Here’s what to see at London Craft Week 2024

There’s an old myth that says “you leave a bit of your soul in everything you crochet,” adding: “To avoid…

Society & culture

A queer Black Doctor, Disney money and the Beatles: Get excited about Doctor Who

Doctor Who, the long-running TV series about an idiosyncratic alien dashing about time and space solving problems returns to screens…

Business & economy

UK shakes off recession with 0.6% GDP growth in first quarter

The UK economy grew by 0.6% in the first three months of this year, according to figures released by the…

Society & culture

200 today: UK’s National Gallery kicks off year-long bicentenary celebrations

The National Gallery is kicking off its 200th anniversary today (10 May) by launching a year-long commemorative programme. Located in…

My Europe

Tension grows in Ireland amid migrant influx from UK

Ireland’s government has moved to remove tents occupied by asylum seekers in Dublin.  After many weeks of concern about their conditions,…

Business & economy

BoE holds rates steady and expects inflation below target by mid-2026

The Bank of England (BoE) has opted to maintain the bank rate at 5.25% in its May meeting, as expected,…

Travel

Chaos at UK airport as border gates fail again: What happened and will it affect the new EES system?

E-gates at airports across the UK have returned to normal following a mass outage which caused disruption and huge queues…

Society & culture

“It’s very moving” – Music therapy sessions for dementia get support across city in UK first

In the beautifully restored main hall of the Gorton Monastery in Manchester, a man in a wheelchair starts singing ‘Danny…

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