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Karl Bushby, a British man who traveled 50,000 km without transport over the past 28 years, has come home. Starting in Chile, he crossed the Americas, Russia and parts of Central Asia and Europe — almost all on foot.
In the final article in a series on high-end British manufacturing we look at a clothing brand that dates to the 18th century but is increasingly on-trend Making jeans again: the Hiut Denim factory in Cardigan Rolls-Royce rides high on craze for customisation Luxury leather: from wallets to cigar cases Tina is wielding a large pair of scissors with authority, slicing with immense skill and precision. With 38 years of experience, she is an important member of the 230-strong manufacturing team producing fine knitwear for the John Smedley brand. Using a chalk, a semi-circular guide and a sharp pa
A ship in the Strait of Hormuz is reported to be on fire, a British maritime agency says. Iran has meanwhile said it has shot down another US drone as military tensions with Washington continue.
The chancellor begins his speech by calling it a Budget for the "working people of Britain, for British businesses big and small."
No official reason has been given for postponing next month’s hearing to May 2027, the family says.
Thanks to Jilly Cooper, tartan and tweed, waxed jackets and wellies are a style vibe right now British heritage, in fashion terms, is a country where it is permanently October. A conker-brown and pleasant land, if you will. Brand Britain in the style sense comes into its own in autumn: roaring fires, muddy lanes, damp dogs. Waxed jackets and chunky knits, tartan and tweed, jaunty scarves to banish draughts. Clothes for going on a hearty walk, but with a hip flask in your pocket. Fashion has been mining this seam since long before Brideshead Revisited made battered evening dresses and Oxford ba
Poland is now achieving formidable economic growth rates and fast rising living standards
A judge overseeing Russell Brand’s criminal trial has dismissed an indecent assault charge against the British comedian and actor, replacing it with a count of attempted indecent assault. Mr Justice Bennathan made the decision midway through the trial, telling jurors that he had concluded there was “insufficient evidence” to support the indecent assault charge in […]
Carrick will be in charge of football's Man United when they visit Chelsea on October 31, reports in British media say.
Two men face U.K. national security charges after an incident at a British air base used by U.S. forces during strikes on Iran.
British prosecutors have charged two men over an incident near RAF Fairford in September. Police suspect Iranian involvement in the case at a base used for US strikes on Iran.
The Jewish body's vote comes in response to the Green Party passing a "Zionism is racism" policy motion.
Jake Jarman becomes the first British male gymnast to win two individual medals at the same World Gymnastics Championships as he claims silver in the vault final.
Jake Jarman becomes the first British male gymnast to win two individual medals at a World Gymnastics Championships, landing silver in a thrilling men's vault final in Rotterdam.
Great Britain's Jake Jarman said he was "super happy" after claiming silver in the men's floor final at the World Gymnastics Championships. Jarman becomes the most decorated British athlete on the floor apparatus.
New British number one Katie Boulter loses 6-1 6-4 to Czech doubles specialist Katerina Siniakova in the Japan Open semi-finals.
Nathan Gregory says the loss of childhood sweetheart Leanne "is unimaginable for our family".
British filmmaker Joanna Hogg, who has been serving as president of the Feature Narrative Competition jury at the ninth edition of Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival this week, tells Variety she prefers to know as little as possible about a film before watching it, “not even a synopsis of the story.” “I prefer to go […]
Katie Boulter reclaims the British number one ranking after fighting back to beat Antonia Ruzic in three sets in the quarter-finals of the Japan Open.
In his BBC Sport column, Tony Bellew explains why Dalton Smith could be British boxing's next superstar - and why he should fight Adam Azim at Hillsborough.
