10's of 1000's hit UK streets in anti-austerity protest (video)

It was the UK's turn to hit the streets on Saturday in protest against austerity measures and budget cuts. Tens of thousands participated with a wide range of different groups involved.

Amidst cries of "Pay your taxes", more than 100,000 protesters poured into the streets of London, Belfast and Glasgow, angry at the Government's austerity measures which they say are killing Britain.

Protesters were blowing whistles, waving flags and banners, reading ‘Cameron has butchered Britain’, ‘cut war not welfare’, and ‘need before greed’.

The protest was led by a group of unemployed young people, nurses, teachers and off-duty policemen, along with anti-war activists and politicians. In all three demonstrations (London, Glasgow and Belfast), there was a strong trade union presence... read more and watch videos.

Banksy's graffiti in danger during London Olympics 2012

Banksy, the nonconformist street artist, has produced some spectacular new graffiti for the London Olympics. However, this latest work may be destroyed.

Despite warnings from the local police that any graffiti they find in London will be destroyed, Banksy, sometimes known as the "guerrilla artist", has unveiled his latest two masterpieces... read more.

UK police close highway in e-cigarette terror scare on bus

The highway was cordoned off and a bus evacuated as a result of reports of "suspicious activity" due to vapor coming from a passenger's bag.

Seems the U.K. is a little on edge, with the Olympics only a couple of weeks away. Police received a "genuine report" from a person saying that they had seen vapor emanating from the bag of a fellow passenger on the bus, which was traveling from Preston to London and was nearing the M6 toll plaza at Weeford in western England... read more.

Video: 3 houses destroyed in massive explosion in the UK

Suspected to have been caused by a gas leak, a child was killed and one man seriously burned in an explosion near Manchester, northwest England.

The explosion has left a smoking pile of rubble where the terraced house used to stand, in Oldham, near Manchester, 260 kms northwest of London... read more and view aerial video.

Julian Assange asks for political asylum in Ecuador Embassy

Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Ricardo Patiño said today that Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, has taken refuge in the Ecuadorian embassy in London and sought political asylum.

Patiño said that his country "is evaluating Mr. Assange’s request" and that the decision will be made based on the rules and principles of human rights and international law... read full article.

Illegally parked tourist's car blown up in London

Most countries in the world fine people for illegal parking, even England. However, it seems that if you park illegally in London, your car will be destroyed.

It is probably a good idea not to park illegally in front of the Houses of Parliament in London. However, one poor unsuspecting tourist had no choice. His Ford Mondeo broke down when his brakes failed, right on Parliament Square.... read more

UK police protest 'criminal' cuts (video)

It's not just the Occupy and 15m movements out on the streets lately. 34,000 police in the United Kingdom are protesting salary cuts and loss of jobs.

With worries over public safety, as well as cuts in staff, salaries and benefits, the police are currently policing their own protests on the streets of the United Kingdom.

The protesters claim that with less police out on the streets, people will no longer feel safe. However criminals will feel safer with the lack of policing... read full article and watch video.

Video: Olympic paranoia targets protests in the UK

As London gets ready for the summer Olympics, draconian measures are being put in place to prevent some people from entering the country and others in residence are to be banned from the Games.

RT interviews people have have been affected by the range of rules and regulations being introduced to ensure the security of the upcoming Olympics.

While the Olympic torch is lit and already on its way to London, strict measures are being put into place... read full article and view video.

Tens of thousands to strike today over UK pension cuts & changes

Around 400,000 public sector workers in the United Kingdom will be joining a 24-hour strike over proposed changes to pensions.

The following sites can expect disruptions - airports, tax offices, driving test centers, job centers, colleges, military sites and museums.

In spite of the planned strike action, the UK government has made it clear in a speech by the Queen that these austerity changes will go ahead... read full article.

Jazz FM listeners 'treated' to sounds of porn during broadcast

In a radio show, aptly titled "Funky Sensations" U.K. jazz fans heard "sounds of porn" playing in the background of the music.

The Telegraph reports that many listeners just couldn't believe their ears when they heard "sounds of sexual activity" in the background of jazz music on Jazz FM.

The radio station boasts an audience of around half a million listeners who could quite possibly have experienced the gaffe.

It happened during the popular Funky Sensation show with Mike Vitti, when for around 5 minutes swearing and ''clearly audible sounds of sexual activity'' were heard... read full article.

British US base protesters joined by Occupy over missile defense

Protesters have been demonstrating against America's planned missile defense system in Menwith Hill in the United Kingdom for decades - now local residents are now joined by the Occupy movement.

RT reports that the protest surrounds plans by the U.S. for a missile defense system at Menwith Hill, which is the largest intelligence gathering and surveillance center outside of the U.S. The center is located in the heart of the U.K.'s Yorkshire Dales.

Local residents have been protesting for decades and are now being supported in their ongoing local efforts by members from the global Occupy movement.... read full article and view video.

UK government could give green light to fracking despite quakes

Despite the fact that fracking caused 2 earthquakes in the UK last year, the government will likely be giving the go-ahead for the resumption of extracting natural gas by this means.


RT reports that according to a government panel of experts fracking, the controversial method of extracting natural gas caused 2 earthquakes in the U.K. last year. However, despite the environmental dangers involved, resumption of fracking has been recommended, but under strict regulation.... read full article and view video on the dangers of fracking.

158th Boat Race halted by protester in the Thames

Oxford and Cambridge were going neck and neck until suddenly the Cambridge boat stopped. They had spotted the head of a person swimming in the Thames right near Oxford's oars.

The Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge is one of the most historic events in the UK each year, with Oxford and Cambridge battling it out on the River Thames.

On April 7, 2012, at around 2½ miles into the 4½-mile race course, and seen by thousands of spectators on the banks of the river in southwest London, the race was halted by John Garrett, the race umpire.

As the boats were racing along, with the teams neck and neck at just past the Chiswick Eyot, suddenly the Cambridge boat was halted as they saw the swimmer's head in the water.

The swimmer ducked his head under the water, narrowly missing the Oxford crew's oars.... read full article.