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Lawrence of Arabia's Dagger Inspired Brough Superior's New Motorcycle

Only 188 will be made, in a nod to the year of T.E. Lawrence's birth

A 10th Floor Transparent Sky Pool Just Opened in London

The 82-foot pool stretches between two downtown apartment buildings

Prince Philip Spent 16 Years Designing His Land Rover Defender Hearse

"Just stick me in the back of a Land Rover and drive me to Windsor," the late British royal once said

Is the British Pub Really Dying?

With 2,500 having closed up shop in 2020, the existential threat facing a national institution has never been more imminent

Sculpture at Shakespeare's Grave Was Likely Modeled From Life

New findings offer a rich portrait of the playwright

Historic English Manor Uses Wasps to Fight Moth Infestation

Blickling Hall is using natural remedies in this effort

Further Evidence of Stonehenge's Welsh Origins Discovered

A very old theory gets some very new evidence

Duty Free Shopping Is Ending at British Airports

The government is halting the VAT Retail Export Scheme, and the travel industry isn't happy about it.

This Winter, Do as the British Do: Master the Art of Making Toast

Get some bread. Get some beans. You're good to go.

Thousands Vow to Egg Margaret Thatcher Statue at Its Unveiling

The $400,000 statue in the Iron Lady's hometown has been controversial to say the least

Let’s Review England’s Very Confusing Coronavirus Sex Rules

Couples living apart will have to resort to outdoor hookups again as parts of the country tighten COVID-19 restrictions

UK Parliament Now Has to Follow the Same Drinking Rules as Everyone Else

Their mandated coronavirus curfew initially didn't apply to bars and restaurants within the Houses of Parliament

Misogyny Could Become a Hate Crime in England and Wales

Reformers are pushing for revised legislation that recognizes misogyny as a serious crime

UK Expected to Move Up Ban on Gas Cars to 2030

The country wants a “green economic recovery” from the pandemic

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A Gigantic Four-Day Work Week Trial Just Started in the UK

In the largest experiment of its kind, several thousand workers will attempt to maintain the same productivity during a shortened week

UK Thwarts Attempt to Sell Illegally Acquired Ukrainian Antiquities Online

The medieval items, temporarily on display at the British Museum, will eventually be returned to Kyiv

How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in London

Footballers, baller steaks, musical greats, and the city’s most exclusive gin bar — you can do it all

Travel Like an Art Connoisseur at 13 of the World’s Best Luxury Art Hotels

Ever stayed in a hotel with a Picasso in the lobby? Cause that's in here.

Inside the Former War Bunker That Contains $2 Billion Worth of Wine

A 30-acre hole in the ground just outside of London is the world's biggest depository of fine wine

Stephen Hawking's Doodle-Filled Blackboard Is on Display for All to Decipher

The equations, cartoons and in-jokes featured here, which date from a conference in 1980, probably won't help us find a "theory of everything"

One of the Last Original Land Rover Defenders Ever Made Is Up for Auction

This Defender 110 Adventure holds a special place in history, and only 52 miles on the odometer

Britain's Oldest Pub May Be Going Out of Business After 1,229 Years

Pour one out for Ye Olde Fighting Cocks, which supposedly started serving drinks in the 8th century

The Londoner Hotel Is a "Super Boutique" 10 Years in the Making

London's newest guesthouse bills itself as a "super boutique," which really just means you're getting the best of all worlds

The Brit Awards Opt for Gender-Neutral Categories

The pop music show is the latest ceremony to scrap separate male and female categories

New UK Homes Will Be Required to Have EV Chargers Starting in 2022

The legislation follows a planned ban on the sale of new gas cars, which is set for 2030