United Kingdom - Page 17

December 1

UK under 'spy in the sky' surveillance as hundreds of drones deployed across nation

Big Brother Watch warns UK local authorities are creating 'spies in the sky' as councils rapidly expand drone fleets for law enforcement in an already surveilled nation.

November 30

Archaeologists find artifacts older than Stonehenge beneath Britain's Houses of Parliament: 'Incredibly rare'

Archaeologists discovered 6,000-year-old flint tools beneath the Palace of Westminster that predate Stonehenge, along with medieval artifacts and Roman remains.

November 29

Bar owner sparks fury over 'narrow-minded,' controversial late-night entry policy

Bar owner Carl Peters is facing viral backlash after mocking a customer who called his no-solo-drinkers policy at Alibi cocktail bar "discrimination."

November 29

State Department warns UK over grooming gang handling: 'Unspeakable abuse'

Political tensions rise as the U.K. struggles to address a grooming gang crisis affecting thousands while the Trump State Department singles out Germany and France over rape crimes.

November 28

Popular tourist city eyes new tax on overnight travelers to help boost local economy

London is considering a new tourist tax on hotel stays to boost the economy and cement its tourism reputation, following others European cities that are tackling overtourism.

November 26

Joe Rogan thinks he'd get arrested if he hosted his show from the UK due to speech laws

Podcaster Joe Rogan told fellow podcaster Chris Williamson he would "get arrested" if he hosted his show from the U.K. due to the country's restrictive speech laws.

November 26

Historic church suffers 'incredibly rare' grave collapse, revealing ancient family vault

A sinkhole collapse at an historic English churchyard revealed a 300-year-old family vault. Rev. Paul Fillery, a church official, told Fox News Digital the church is working to repair the tomb.

November 25

Graham Linehan cleared in London court of harassing trans activist, found guilty of damaging phone

Irish comedy writer Graham Linehan was cleared of harassment charges against transgender activist Sophia Brooks but was convicted on a criminal damage charge.

November 24

BBC faces more headaches as its DC news editor exits due to 'management style' complaints

BBC's DC-based executive producer and news editor Adam Levy abruptly exited the outlet after complaints were reportedly made about his "management style."

November 24

TV crew uncovers 2,000-year-old murder mystery during shoot at ancient British settlement

Archaeologists filming "Sandi Toksvig's Hidden Wonders" uncovered a 2,000-year-old murder mystery in Dorset, finding a teenage skeleton buried face-down.