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Archaeologists discover unsettling use of human bones as tools in Bronze Age Britain

Recent archaeological excavations in Britain have uncovered a series of startling finds that suggest Bronze Age people may have regularly used the remains of their ancestors to create household tools and ceremonial items.

17 Apr 2026-16:18
Tesco flags profit risk from Middle East war-driven costs

Britain’s biggest supermarket chain Tesco warned Thursday that its profits could be impacted by the Middle East war lifting food costs, as it posted higher earnings for its last financial year.

16 Apr 2026-12:48
King Charles III to address US Congress during historic state visit

Britain’s King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress and meet privately with US President Donald Trump during his state visit to the United States later this month, Buckingham Palace announced Tuesday.

15 Apr 2026-16:54
UK rules out transferring control of Cyprus military bases

Britain will not engage in negotiations over the sovereignty of its military bases in Cyprus, Armed Forces Minister Al Carns stated on Sunday, following signals from the Greek Cypriot Administration expressing interest in discussing the future status of the Akrotiri and Dhekelia bases.

13 Apr 2026-20:18
Uncovering Britain's first inhabitants: from Neanderthals to the Stone Age

Our resilient hunter-gatherer ancestors contended with wild animals, tsunamis and the watery separation of Britain from mainland Europe, shares historian Mike Pitts. Discover what life was like for the first humans in Britain.

10 Apr 2026-21:34
Palestinian girl wounded in missile strike reaches UK for care after US visa ban

A Palestinian child who lost her arm when an Israeli missile tore through her family home in Gaza has arrived in Britain to receive specialist care.

08 Apr 2026-17:27
UK police identify body found in river months ago as missing woman

Police have identified the deceased as a 54-year-old woman, identified only by her first name of Robyn.

07 Apr 2026-21:51
UK cannot counter Iran missile threat, ex-minister warns

Former UK defence secretary Ben Wallace has warned that the United Kingdom is currently unable to defend itself against potential long-range missile threats from Iran, urging ministers to be more transparent about national security risks.

06 Apr 2026-16:30
UK targets Anthropic expansion after US defense dispute

Britain is stepping up efforts to attract artificial intelligence company Anthropic, following its escalating dispute with the U.S. Department of Defense.

06 Apr 2026-09:00
Parents must monitor children ‘24/7’ on Roblox, says developer

An independent game developer for Roblox says the platform’s child safety measures, including age verification checks, do not go far enough. Roblox is the most popular gaming platform in the UK among children aged eight to 12.

26 Mar 2026-14:44