UK bans TikTok on government phones
British authorities said Thursday that they are banning the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from government mobile phones on security grounds, following similar moves by the U.S. and European Union. Cabinet…
Two opponents of Jeremy Clarkson’s farm development report threats
Death threats have been received by two people opposed to a proposed development at Jeremy Clarkson’s farm, a council has said. Security was present at a hearing held by the…
BMW set to make more electric Minis in Oxford
Carmaker BMW is preparing to invest up to £600m in its Mini plant at Cowley, near Oxford, the BBC understands. The money is expected to be used to prepare the…
Thames Water customers cannot refuse water meters
A consumer watchdog has said customers cannot refuse the installation of water meters at their homes. Compulsory smart water meters are set to be fitted in homes by Thames Water…
UK launches £33 million humanitarian fund in the Sahel
Britain’s minister for development and Africa has launched a multimillion-pound humanitarian fund for the Sahel. During a visit to Niger, Andrew Mitchell said the Sahel Regional Fund will “transform how…
Jeremy Clarkson’s farm shop reopens
Long queues have returned to a country lane after the reopening of Jeremy Clarkson’s farm shop. The TV personality’s Diddly Squat farm near Chadlington, Oxfordshire opened for the summer season…
Сovered market in Oxford to renovate for £6.87m
The Covered Market in Oxford has been operating for more than 200 years in a building dating back to the 1770s. Plans include creating a pedestrianised area and public square…
Celebrities call on UK banks to stop financing fossil fuel expansion
A raft of famous names including Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson and Mark Rylance have joined activists and businesses in calling on the UK’s big five banks to stop financing new…
Plans for huge Abingdon reservoir to face criticism
Plans for a large reservoir could cause “very significant civil unrest”, a council has said. The reservoir between East Hanney and Drayton, near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, could cover seven sq km…
Royal Mail suffered cyber incident
Royal Mail is experiencing “severe service disruption” to its international export services after a cyber incident, the company has announced. A statement said it was temporarily unable to dispatch export…