3 d. ago Soaring costs, once green fields turned to mounds of earth and workers scrolling on their phones for hours

The trains were supposed to be running by now, earning Britain the bragging rights of having the fastest railway in the world. Instead, HS2 has become a national embarrassment.

Economics

4 d. ago Xi Jinping’s London Embassy Plan Runs Into Britain’s Relentless Planning Wars

Xi Jinping’s London Embassy Plan Runs Into Britain’s Relentless Planning Wars  Sri Lanka Guardian

Events

6 d. ago UK approves China plan for mega embassy in London despite spy fears

UK approves China plan for mega embassy in London despite spy fears  Reuters

Politics

6 d. ago Chinese embassy plan approved by Government despite heavy backlash

Concerns have been raised regarding 'hidden rooms' proposed for the site

Politics

6 d. ago Plans for huge Chinese embassy in London approved by government

Plans for huge Chinese embassy in London approved by government - live updates  BBCRoyal Mint Court residents plan legal challenge if Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London approved  The GuardianBreaking | China’s mega embassy in London approved, clears way for Starmer visit  South China Morning Post

Politics

6 d. ago UK approves China plan for its largest embassy in Europe despite espionage fears

UK approves China plan for its largest embassy in Europe despite espionage fears  Reuters

Politics

6 d. ago UK approves China plan for new embassy in London subject to conditions

UK approves China plan for new embassy in London subject to conditions  Reuters

Politics

6 d. ago Royal Mint Court residents plan legal challenge if Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London approved

Royal Mint Court residents plan legal challenge if Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London approved  The Guardian

Events

9 d. ago Kemi Badenoch says 'weak' Keir Starmer must stop being 'so terrified' of China and block Xi Jinping's plan for London super

The leader of the Conservatives spoke at a protest at the site of the proposed embassy in central London attended by around 500 people.

Events

9 d. ago China's 'super embassy' plan in London triggers security fears and political storm

China's 'super embassy' plan in London triggers security fears and political storm  The Economic Times

Events

1 week ago UK seaside town that's 'classically British' with a yearly Victorian festival

If you want to visit a seaside town that's like stepping back in time, this pretty stretch of coast is full of well-preserved historic buildings and even has Britain's oldest running Punch and Judy show

Politics

1 week ago Iran protests latest: Trump says Tehran has ‘no plan’ to execute protesters as UK closes embassy

Flights have resumed over Iran after an order closing its airspace to commercial aircraft expired

Politics

1 week ago White House reportedly raises concern over new Chinese embassy plan in London, a move expert calls blatant interference in UK’s domestic affairs

White House reportedly raises concern over new Chinese embassy plan in London, a move expert calls blatant interference in UK’s domestic affairs  Global Times

Society

2 w. ago Storm Goretti batters Britain: Airport is forced to close its runway due to heavy snow as 99mph winds bring trees down in Cornwall amid 'danger to life' warning

Birmingham Airport confirmed it has suspended use of its runway operations after blistering weather conditions made it unsafe to fly.

Events

4 w. ago Russian submarines ‘shadowed spy ship’ as it mapped UK undersea gas link

A Russian submarine was discovered escorting the Yantar while it examined a gas pipeline running between Britain and Ireland last November

Politics