United Kingdom

United Kingdom

English winemakers get creative to beat 'nightmare' labour shortages

Many set up schemes where wine enthusiasts could come and pick grapes voluntarily, often scheduling it around work or dropping the children off at school.

29/12/2021

Green News

Euroviews. How to avoid the greenwash trap in 2022 – 5 tips for businesses

"Glossing over these issues with a neatly packaged sustainability marketing campaign threatens the future of our planet."

28/12/2021

United Kingdom

A year since Brexit: How welcome do Poles living in the UK feel now?

Many Polish people have opted to stay in Britain, although some have had trouble establishing residency — while others have returned home to Poland.

28/12/2021

Destinations

The top 15 UK locations for a relaxing break in 2022

From Arthur’s Seat to the Roman Baths: Here are Britain's most peaceful places to stay with plenty of yoga studios and spas.

27/12/2021

United Kingdom

A year since Brexit: How has it affected European exporters to the UK?

You will probably hear a lot about how Brexit has affected UK producers. But what about European exporters to Britain? Have they had to find new markets?

27/12/2021

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II remembers husband in Christmas speech

The monarch said she understood the pain of missing loved ones for the holidays, but also said that Christmas can still be the time for joy, especially for children.

25/12/2021

United Kingdom

UK police arrest armed intruder on Windsor Castle grounds

A 19-year-old man armed with a weapon breached the premises, Thames Valley Police official said.

25/12/2021

United Kingdom

Third Premier League Boxing Day fixture postponed amid COVID outbreak

A coronavirus outbreak means Everton’s match at Burnley joins two other Boxing Day fixtures to be postponed.

24/12/2021

United Kingdom

UK PM Boris Johnson urges public to get vaccinated in Xmas address

The Prime Minister has rejected harsher virus restrictions in England over Christmas despite the UK setting a new record on Thursday of almost 120,000 cases in 24 hours.

24/12/2021

United Kingdom

Omicron cases 70% less likely to be hospitalised, UK report suggests

The study from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) found people infected with Omicron were 50 to 70 percent less likely to be admitted to hospital than those infected with the Delta variant.

23/12/2021

Sport

Man City defender Benjamin Mendy charged with seventh count of rape

Mendy is due to go on trial next year. He was refused bail and has been held in a prison in Liverpool since his arrest last August.

23/12/2021

United Kingdom

London's 'Big Ben' fully visible again to ring in the New Year

"It's an international symbol, an international symbol of democracy, and [...] it was the only bell allowed to ring during the Second World War. So that was the sound of liberty and hope."

23/12/2021

United Kingdom

Omicron cases have reduced hospitalisation risk, early studies say

Early studies suggest that Omicron COVID cases have a reduced risk of hospitalisation, compared with the Delta variant.

22/12/2021

United Kingdom

UK daily COVID-19 infections pass 100,000 for the first time

The UK registered a record-breaking 106,122 new COVID-19 infections in 24 hours ahead of the holidays.

22/12/2021

Money

Arsenal fan token ads broke rules by 'trivialising' crypto risk

The ban is the first time adverts for football club "fan tokens" have been found to have broken the rules by the UK's advertising regulator.

22/12/2021

United Kingdom

'Our position is unchanged': New Brexit minister but same old problem?

Truss was appointed to lead the UK's post-Brexit negotiations after the surprise resignation of Lord David Frost.

22/12/2021

Nature

Meet the flying sea turtle who travelled 8,000 kilometres to Scotland

This injured sea turtle flew from the sunny Maldives to her new home in the Scottish lochs

22/12/2021

Green News

Are the UK government's fishing licences illegal?

Conservation charity Oceana is calling for stronger restrictions in Marine Protected Areas.

21/12/2021

Eco-Innovation

Vegan tattoos: How is the industry going green?

As the world struggles to cope with waste, the tattoo industry is steaming ahead by turning its back on single-use plastics and harmful toxins.

21/12/2021

United Kingdom

New Year's Eve parties in London and Scotland scrapped as COVID surges

The UK has reported record cases in recent days, with 91,743 in the last 24 hours reported on Monday.

21/12/2021

Art

Titanic exhibition in London retells tragic stories and heroic deeds

'Titanic The Exhibition' is taking a fresh look at the tragedy of the ill-fated ocean liner, which sank in 1912 on its maiden voyage

21/12/2021

United Kingdom

UK court orders Dubai rule to pay €645 million to ex-wife and children

Dubai ruler ordered by UK court to pay €645 million to his ex-wife and their children

21/12/2021

Series

Let’s talk dirty - would you wear biodegradable underwear?

“This is what you call slow fashion in its extreme."

21/12/2021

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II to skip Christmas trip amid Omicron surge

Queen Elizabeth II has decided not to spend Christmas at the royal Sandringham estate in eastern England.

20/12/2021

My Europe Series

Scotland could soon pardon thousands of women executed as witches

Nearly 4,000 people in Scotland were accused of witchcraft between 1563 and 1736, many of whom were tortured and executed.

20/12/2021

Living

What is the most eco-friendly Christmas tree you can buy?

Whether fake or real, it's important to think about the whole life cycle when picking your Christmas tree this year.

20/12/2021