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Why small talk at work is more important than you might think

A little more conversation leads to more action. New study finds exchanging pleasantries with colleagues makes people work better together.

05/09/2022

United Kingdom

Liz Truss' journey from 'Remainer' to 'Brexiteer' in her own words

Truss, who on Monday was chosen as the UK's new prime minister, voted to stay in the EU in 2016 but has since undergone a remarkable transformation into an ardent backer of Brexit.

05/09/2022

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What will the UK's new prime minister Liz Truss mean for Europe?

The UK's new leader has antagonised Brussels by spearheading the move to override the Brexit deal on Northern Ireland, and analysts fear relations will remain fractious.

05/09/2022

United Kingdom

Liz Truss chosen to be the UK's next prime minister

She beat off competition from former finance minister Rishi Sunak to become the leader of the ruling Conservative Party

05/09/2022

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Royals attend Braemar Highland Games event without queen

Queen Elizabeth II will not attend a traditional highlight of her summer trip to Scotland because of persistent health worries, British media said Friday.

04/09/2022

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German artist creates sea of rainbow coloured foam in London

German artist Stephanie Lüning creates a sea of rainbow foam at a London festival at her first show in the United Kingdom, transforming an outdoor public space with the multi-coloured installation, which is made up largely of water and food colouring.

04/09/2022

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Sea of rainbow foam transforms London public space into art work

A German artist transformed a public space in London into an art insulation by releasing a cascade of multi-coloured foam onto a stairwell.

04/09/2022

United Kingdom

Queen misses Braemar Highland Games due to health reasons

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall attend the Braemar Highland Games in Scotland instead of the Queen because of her mobility problems.

04/09/2022

United Kingdom

Greenpeace UK drops boulders off Cornwall coast to prevent overfishing

The environmental organisation dropped the rocks in an area of the South West Deeps Conservation Zone, some 190 kilometres off the English coast.

03/09/2022

Destinations

48 hours in Liverpool: The perfect itinerary for a city football break

Combine a Liverpool city break with a Reds game at Anfield for the perfect father and son bonding trip.

03/09/2022

Living

Animals shelters inundated with pets that Brits can't afford to keep

“There's just more and more dogs that we can't help," warns animal shelter as more people give up their pets over the cost of living.

03/09/2022

United Kingdom

Expelliarmus! "Back to Hogwarts" event marks return of school year

Harry Potter left King's Cross Station, London for Hogwarts along the Hogwarts Express. Fans today got a taste of that magical moment...

02/09/2022

Green News

Police respond to climate protest inside UK parliament

The environmental protest group is demanding a citizens’ assembly on climate change.

02/09/2022

United Kingdom

Will this Welsh village be consumed by the sea in 30 years?

In Wales, UK, residents of the coastal village of Fairbourne have been told their homes will be under water in 30 years, due to rising sea levels.

02/09/2022

United Kingdom

English football clubs flaunt financial power in €2bn transfer spree

A record spending spree by Premier League clubs in the summer transfer market passed more than €2.2 billion.

02/09/2022

Climate

Fuel poverty in this remote UK community could reach 96% this winter

The UK has the biggest gap between the richest and poorest in energy costs as a proportion of income, new IMF analysis shows.

01/09/2022

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Industry leaders want help from UK government to avoid pub closures

Thousands of UK pubs face last orders for good as the cost of living crisis and soaring energy bills sees massive increase in bills

01/09/2022

My Europe Series

Euroviews. How does the UK's Erasmus replacement work and has it been a success?

It promised the world, but has it delivered?

01/09/2022

Health news

How was your day? This robot might finally get children to answer

Would you confide in this robot? Some children shared information with it that they didn’t share before.

01/09/2022

Travel News

Stansted strikes: When they might happen and why staff are striking

Further strike action is possible at one of the UK's busiest airports.

31/08/2022

United Kingdom

Break with tradition as Queen stays in Scotland for new PM meeting

Queen Elizabeth II normally receives new prime ministers at Buckingham Palace in London. But this time, amid ongoing mobility issues, she will stay at her residence in Scotland.

31/08/2022

United Kingdom

Cargo ship beached after colliding with vessel in bay of Gibraltar

A government spokesperson said that the situation was under control and that no one was injured in the collision.

30/08/2022

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'Summer of discontent': Soaring inflation fuels strikes in the UK

"We've not had anything like this since the late 1970s," one expert told Euronews.

30/08/2022

United Kingdom

London bus drivers strike for second time in August as inflation soars

Inflation is rising at a higher rate in the UK compared to much of the rest of Europe, and with further scheduled transport strikes set for next week, others are also threatening industrial action.

29/08/2022

Culture news

Will 'House of the Dragon' stack up to 'Game of Thrones'?

'Game of Thrones' defined TV for a generation, how will its prequel fare on our screens?

29/08/2022

United Kingdom

Notting Hill Carnival brightens London streets with Caribbean colours

Millions of people are expected to attend the event which takes place over a three-day public holiday weekend in the British capital.

28/08/2022