Ancient coins suggest influential Iron Age king was female
Bournemouth University (BU) archaeological research has revealed that Iron Age British ruler “Verica,” who was central to the Roman invasion of Britain in A.D. 43, was in fact a woman. This discovery rewrites the history of early Roman…
Overlooked insects are bucking the trend and becoming more abundant, study finds
Scientists have uncovered surprising evidence that many of Britain’s overlooked insects and spiders are becoming more abundant and emerging earlier in the year, according to a new study.Go to story
UK policing minister promises new facial recognition laws after criticisms
The UK government wants tighter controls over facial recognition tech A public consultation finished earlier this year Privacy groups say the cameras are ‘an indiscriminate tool’ UK policing minister Sarah Jones has committed to tighter…
King calls slave trade a ‘shameful chapter’ during Commonwealth address
The speech comes after calls for the UK government to issue a formal apology for Britain’s historic role in the trade.Go to story