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UK ministers urged to grant exemption for deposit return amid ‘litter emergency’

Scheme supporters protested outside the UK Government’s offices in Edinburgh

Insider UK · May 4, 2023

What the coronations of maximalist George IV and (relatively) minimalist Charles III reveal about the British monarchy

When George III died in 1820, he was the longest-reigning monarch in British history, with 60 years on the throne. Public mourning was adopted across Britain.

The Conversation · May 4, 2023

UK students are abandoning language learning, so we're looking for a more creative approach

There is a storm brewing for modern language education in the UK. The uptake in higher education has more than halved in the past 15 years. And in the same period, ten modern language university departments have closed, while a further nine have been significantly downsized.

The Conversation · May 4, 2023

RenewableUK CEO calls for 'radical reformist approach' if offshore wind is to hit huge targets

Grid network connectivity top of the list as Dan McGrail addressed Humber conference Offshore Wind Connections

Birmingham Post · May 4, 2023

The sentimental way the RHS Chelsea Flower Show plans to pay tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II

The aptly-named Garden of Royal Reflection commemorates the Queen at the UK's most prestigious floral celebration

Homes & Gardens · May 4, 2023

US TikToker in Edinburgh defends Scotland in bizarre UK vs US Chinese takeaway war

A bizarre war of words on the social media platform has broken out over the differences been Chinese takeaway food and adopted Scot Hayley Phillips has tried to be the voice of reason with her clips.

Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2023

Bamburgh travel guide: What to do and where to stay in the UK’s ‘best’ seaside town

After the Northumberland village was crowned the nation’s top seaside town for the third year running, Helen Wilson-Beevers gives the lowdown on what to see and do on a visit

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

UK doctors lured to Australia with ads promising £130,000 salary and days off to swim and surf

Job advert targets medics ‘sick of the NHS’, as it weathers strikes and all-time low pay satisfaction

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Edinburgh named as location for Coronation's 'Lighting up the Nation' concert

As part of UK-wide events marking the Coronation of King Charles III this Sunday, ten "iconic" locations across the nation will hold stunning light-up moments.

Daily Record · May 4, 2023

Brit gran, 88, forced to pay £45,000 to cross Sudan border after sleeping on cardboard

The family of seven, including an 88-year-old Kent-born grandma and her three grandchildren under 10, managed to escape the fighting in the capital Khartoum and reached the Sudan-Egypt border town of Wadi Halfa

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023