Britain gave the green light Thursday to four so-called "eco towns," claiming it is playing a leading role globally in promoting carbon neutral communities.

"The revolutionary concept of eco towns is a unique opportunity for us to confront two of the most urgent priorities" facing Britain, namely providing more cheaper housing and fighting climate change. picked by Bingo 4 months ago

New details of how Britain would have been governed in the event of a nuclear war from the 1960s into the 1990s have been disclosed with the publication of the secret War Book. picked by bornbad 5 months ago

Britain unveiled a new medal Wednesday that will be offered to families of about 8,000 military personnel killed on active duty or in terrorist attacks since World War II.
~Theme pic is NOT the medal, couldn't find it.~ picked by Bingo 4 months ago

With deadly accuracy and at speeds of up to 700mph, it could have pinpointed Nazi targets and wreaked havoc on Britain. At least, that is what German scientists believed as they plotted this weapon of terror. picked by cactushair 11 months ago

It is the oldest surviving map of Britain, dating from around 1360.

The cartographer must have been feeling cocky. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Britain is finally – and officially – to put men and women into space. A government policy against sending Britons into orbit is to be reversed after almost a quarter of a century.
Until now, British-born astronauts have had to “hitch” rides on American or Russian space missions. picked by kakana 4 months ago

A Star Trek-themed keyboard featuring letters from the Klingon alphabet has gone on sale in Britain. The keyboard has been designed for the thousands of science fiction fans who have learned to talk and write in the alien language, which is spoken by the Klingon warrior race. picked by AutumnLotus 10 months ago

Britain has been invaded by hordes of foreign kamikaze ants that cause blackouts - due to their obsession with electricity.

The first colony of lasius neglectus - the Asian super-ant - recorded in the UK has been found at one of the National Trust's most historic buildings. They can't resist electricity and swarms can zap cables, leading to blazes. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

It may not quite match the Day Of The Triffids. But Britain is being invaded by an army of alien plants.
Ministers are so concerned about the threat from foreign imports that choke rivers, smother ponds and force out native species that they want to ban the sale of 15 of the worst offenders. picked by bingo 6 months ago

These remarkable photographs show Britain at the dawn of the 20th century in a way that has never been seen before. A photographic record of the country in 1900, from Clacton Pier to Dumfries, the delicate colours bring the scenes to life in what was then a revolutionary photographic technique invented by the Swiss printer Orell Fussli. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The first “anti-stab” knife is to go on sale in Britain, designed to work as normal in the kitchen but to be ineffective as a weapon. picked by bornbad 5 months ago

An ethnic Indian in Malaysia is using an audacious strategy to highlight the plight of his mostly impoverished community by suing Britain, the country's former colonial ruler, for $4 trillion (1.9 trillion pounds). picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The European Commission has ditched its attempt to impose the metric system on Ireland and Britain, where a grocer was once convicted of selling bananas by the pound rather than by the kilo. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

Britain's slave trading past is getting a human face as an ancestry-tracing website starts putting the personal histories of the victims online for the first time. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Wealth used to be a man's world, but the gap between the sexes when it comes to money is narrowing rapidly in Britain. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

This is a guide to Britain written for Americans who may be planning a visit here. Use this guide to help you become familar with the many complex, sometimes strange customs of the British People. picked by Bornbad 3 years ago

The summer season has begun in Britain, celebrated during the weekend with eccentric rituals aimed at being silly for the sake of national identity. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

According to the International Coalition for British Reparations, Britain owes the world £31 trillion! If you think they're right, sign the petition. picked by TheStep 2 years ago

As Britain prepares to commemorate 200 years since the abolition of the slave trade, a new photographic exhibition focuses on human trafficking in the UK today. picked by tundramonkey 3 years ago

Maps have always been good visual aids for political cartoons, since there’s no question about who is referred to. A look at political cartoon maps of Britain and Europe through history. Portraying Britain as a person, often riding a fish, is a recurring theme in such maps. picked by bingo 4 months ago