United Kingdom

United Kingdom

UK: COVID-19 booster jabs for over 50s as Johnson unveils winter plan

The booster shots, which will be rolled out beginning next week, were approved a day after the government also backed plans to offer one vaccine dose to 12-15 year olds.

14/09/2021

Travel News

100k jobs lost in UK travel sector due to 'complicated' restrictions

The British government's travel restrictions have "choked off" this summer's travel trade and now jobs are being cut as a result, according to an industry body.

14/09/2021

Climate

'The future is frightening': Study reveals youngsters' climate anxiety

“This study paints a horrific picture of widespread climate anxiety in our children and young people."

14/09/2021

United Kingdom

UK delays border checks on EU goods again, citing supply chain issues

The government says the "revised timetable will give businesses more time to adjust to new processes". Its critics argue post-Brexit red tape issues need resolving.

14/09/2021

United Kingdom

UK approves single COVID vaccine dose for children aged 12 to 15

Johnson is expected to say that mask-wearing, work-from-home advice and social distancing rules that were lifted in July could return if cases climb further.

14/09/2021

Green News

HS2 explained: Why people are fighting the UK’s ‘inept' new railway

The UK’s largest infrastructure project in generations faces a debate in parliament tonight. We take a look at the history of HS2 and its profound environmental impacts.

13/09/2021

Experiences

What's the truth behind the Titanic sinking? Visit Belfast to find out

Experience the Titanic sinking at this immersive visitor centre in Northern Ireland.

13/09/2021

United Kingdom

UK terminates COVID-19 vaccine contract with Valneva

Britain has ordered 100 million doses of Valneva's vaccine candidate, VLA2001, and had an option to secure an additional 90 million doses.

13/09/2021

Health news

UK ditches plans for vaccine passports amid backlash

Health Secretary Sajid Javid says the government has shelved the idea of vaccine passports for now amid growing opposition from Conservative lawmakers.

12/09/2021

United Kingdom

Britain savours a new sporting star in tennis champion Raducanu

18-year-old Emma Raducanu was being hailed on Sunday as the new queen of British sport after winning the US Open as a qualifier.

12/09/2021

Green News

Women are marrying trees to save them from deforestation

How a group of over 70 women banded together to protect their local forest is a nature-inspired wedding ceremony.

12/09/2021

Experiences

Beach huts are a British icon and they're selling for €10,000s

With domestic holidays the only option for many this summer, the classic British beach hut has made a comeback.

12/09/2021

United Kingdom

Banner with name of alleged rape victim flown over Ronaldo game

Euronews spoke to the feminist activists who flew a banner with the name of Ronaldo's alleged rape victim over his return game for Manchester United.

11/09/2021

No Comment

Ronaldo fans in festival mood ahead of ''Messiah'' return

There was a festival atmosphere on the walk to Old Trafford as expectant fans readied themselves to see the ''messiah'' return to the red half of Manchester. Cristiano Ronaldo didn't let them down.

11/09/2021

United Kingdom

Prince Andrew reportedly served with papers in sexual assault case

Prince Andrew has reportedly been formally served with legal papers relating to a sexual assault case against him in the US, according to the accuser's legal team. But the Duke of York's lawyers have denied the claims.

11/09/2021

Sport

Britain's Emma Raducanu in first all-teen US Open final for 22 years

Britain's rising star Emma Raducanu, 18, will play Leylah Annie Fernandez, 19 from Canada at New York’s Flushing Meadows.

10/09/2021

United Kingdom

UK plan to send migrant boats back to France 'inhumane', critics say

France says it will not tolerate any flouting of international law, following reports that UK Border Force staff are to receive training on how to turn back migrant boats before they reach the English coast.

09/09/2021

United Kingdom

COVID-19: Scotland to introduce vaccine passports from October

It follows a vote by the Scottish parliament in favour of vaccination certificates for entry to nightclubs, music festivals and some football matches.

09/09/2021

United Kingdom

N Ireland: Change Brexit deal or we'll sink Belfast government — DUP

Jeffrey Donaldson, leader of Northern Ireland's largest British unionist party, is threatening to collapse the power-sharing administration unless post-Brexit trade rules are rewritten within "weeks".

09/09/2021

Living

Gas boilers need to be phased out. But who should foot the bill?

Sustainable alternatives often reduce your energy bills. But the public said they wouldn’t want to pay the upfront costs.

09/09/2021

Work

UK employers face worst shortage of job candidates on record

British employers are facing the most severe shortage of job candidates on record due to the post-lockdown surge in the economy and Brexit, a survey has shown.

09/09/2021

United Kingdom

UK denies dropping Paris climate goals from Australia trade deal

UK denies dropping Paris climate goals from text to secure Australia trade deal

08/09/2021

Travel News

UK travel rules could be a lot simpler after October 1st

The UK might be about to create a system that is more in line with EU countries.

08/09/2021

Green News

What is the UK's CEE Bill and why does it matter so much?

The CEE Bill is due to have its second reading this week. Campaigners hope it will provide the much-needed urgency for tackling the climate crisis.

08/09/2021

No Comment

Groups of migrants rescued off UK port of Dover

Several groups of migrants were rescued off the coast of Kent in recent days.

07/09/2021

Green News

Why have environmental groups asked for COP26 to be postponed?

A network of more than 1500 civil society groups has raised concerns about the UN climate talks in Glasgow in November.

07/09/2021