Flood of Londoners take to boats to escape housing costsRocketing housing costs in Britain's capital have fuelled a surge in Londoners seeking cheaper accommodation on boats, with increased numbers putting pressure on the city's historic network of rivers and canals.
Lionel Richie tops chart after playing GlastonburyCrooner Lionel Richie scored his first number one in the United Kingdom in 23 years after playing an acclaimed set at British music festival Glastonbury.
06 July 2015
Britain's Princess Charlotte christened in intimate ceremonyBritain's Princess Charlotte was christened in an intimate ceremony, in the royal baby's second public appearance since her birth nine weeks ago to proud parents Prince William and Kate.
'English Schindler' Nicholas Winton dies aged 106Nicholas Winton, a Briton who saved hundreds of Jewish children in Prague from the Nazis in the run-up to World War II, has died at the age of 106.
02 July 2015
UK warns of possible further attacks in TunisiaThe British government cautioned Sunday that other attacks "are possible" in Tunisia as Queen Elizabeth II sent condolences to that relatives of victims.
29 June 2015
Music, what music? Glastonbury caters for all tastesGlastonbury may be best known for its music, but many of the 175,000 people gathered at Worthy Farm come for the spiritual, political and family events that this year include Pussy Riot and the Dalai Lama among the performers.
27 June 2015
Rio Tinto puts 'vivid' pink and red diamonds on marketSixty-five extremely rare pink and red diamonds were unveiled Friday by mining giant Rio Tinto which expects the stones from a remote western Australia mine to fetch record prices.
26 June 2015
Merkel, German well-wishers fete Britain's queenChancellor Angela Merkel joined Berliners in rolling out the red carpet for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, with the monarch warning against a "division in Europe".
25 June 2015
Londoners dream of swimming in the River ThamesWork to build an open-air pool on the River Thames in central London could start this year as more Britons dip their toes into the waters of outdoor swimming.
Prince Harry serves last day in army careerPrince Harry ended his career with the British army after 10 years' service that saw him fight on the front line twice in Afghanistan.
Line-up of UK Labour leadership race announcedFour candidates have registered to lead Britain's opposition Labour Party after its former chief Ed Miliband resigned in the wake of a devastating election defeat last month.
Men's fashion week opens in London with eye on ChinaSharp suits vied with streetwear and top brands at men's fashion week in London, which opened with an eye on boosting ties with the lucrative luxury Chinese market.