Now playing Next Culture news Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race to go ahead despite E Coli risk This Saturday, the UK's oldest universities will face each other for their annual boat race, despite concerns over sewage in the Thames. 29/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Queer artists urge UK’s Eurovision entry to boycott competition The open letter from Queers for Palestine claims that Israel’s inclusion in Eurovision "would enable and cover up its war crimes and crimes against humanity.” 29/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Christopher Nolan to get knighthood as 'Oppenheimer' opens in Japan 'Oppenheimer' director Christopher Nolan and producer wife Emma Thomas are to receive a knighthood and damehood. Meanwhile, the Oscar winning film finally premieres in Japan - to mixed reactions. 29/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Tilda Swinton offers bedtime story at Cinema for Gaza auction British TV and film stars offer up rare treats to raise money for Medical Aid for Palestinians. 29/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news More statues of living people than dead erected in UK A UK study found that more statues of living people were made than dead for the first time this century. 28/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Theatre of dreams: How to solve the problem of staging sci-fi As a new stage production of 'Minority Report' tours the UK, we look at the new trend of impressive sci-fi theatre adaptations. 27/03/2024
Now playing Next Lifestyle Take a look at these stunning vintage vehicles at Birmingham car show At the Classic Car and Restoration Show in Birmingham, enthusiasts come together to showcase their cherished vehicles and share their passion with others. 26/03/2024
Now playing Next United Kingdom 'Slaughtered': UK farmers protest post-Brexit rules and trade deals London negotiated the "worst trade deals in the world" after the UK's exit from the EU, claimed the founder of Save British Farming. 26/03/2024
Now playing Next Tech News China linked to cyber attack on UK lawmakers and election watchdog "The cyber threat posed by China affiliated actors is real and it is serious, but it is more than equalled by our determination and resolve to resist it," the UK deputy prime minister said. 25/03/2024
Now playing Next Art ‘It’s not Banksy’s’: UK artist claims viral plaque is a copy Potential copyright infringement or a case of inspirational synchronicity? 25/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news What's all the controversy behind the new England football kit? Nike's "playful" redesign of the St George's Cross on the new England kit has sparked a row – leading to a culture war that only shows a country needing to (finally) grow up. 25/03/2024
Now playing Next Health news Scientists in the UK developing the world's first lung cancer vaccine The new LungVax vaccine will use technology similar to the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID vaccine. 22/03/2024
Now playing Next Business €2.8 bn UK deal gets Australia closer to fleet of nuclear-powered subs The UK's defence minister said the deal was expensive but necessary. 22/03/2024
Now playing Next Art Three Rubens paintings to stay at Courtauld after restitution claims The UK government has denied a claim for three Rubens paintings to be returned to the heirs of Franz Wilhelm Koenigs. 21/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news #WhereIsKate Chaos and speculation surrounds UK's Royal Family #WhereIsKate is trending online as the UK’s Royal Family digs in their heels and allows rumours and speculations to run rife. 21/03/2024
Now playing Next United Kingdom Vaughan Gething elected as first minister of Wales Gething's election as first minister of Wales marks a historic moment as he becomes the UK's first black leader of a government. 20/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Damien Hirst's 1990s works actually built in 2017 says new report Has the Turner Prize-winning artist misled the public about the creation dates of three famous artworks? 20/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK tax cut on the cards? Hunt raises hopes as inflation falls With UK inflation falling to its lowest in more than two years in February, what are the potential implications for tax reductions? 20/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Gasp! Stricter guidelines for film sex and nudity in the UK The UK film board is tightening guidance on sex scenes, and finds that sexual violence remains biggest area of concern. As such, nudity may no longer be rated 12A. What does it all mean, and are they going all “nanny state” compared to their EU neighbours? 19/03/2024
Now playing Next United Kingdom Russian media outlets spread fake news of King Charles' death A false notice said to have been released by Buckingham Palace wrote: ‘The King passed away unexpectedly yesterday afternoon.' 19/03/2024