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Europe Decoded

London building fire raises fresh anger over flammable cladding

Two men were hospitalised after Friday's blaze in Poplar while a further 38 others were treated at the scene.

07/05/2021

United Kingdom

UK Navy warships stand down as tensions ease in Jersey

HMS Severn and HMS Tamar are expected to begin their voyage back to Portsmouth within the next 24 hours after being deployed to a protest by French fishermen.

07/05/2021

United Kingdom

UK elections: Tories win Westminster seat in Hartlepool

Vote counting was still underway in other parts of the UK on Friday morning. British voters headed to the polls on Thursday to elect new mayors in London and Manchester, new members to the Scottish and Welsh parliaments and hundreds of local councillors.

07/05/2021

United Kingdom

UK economy to record best year since 1941, Bank of England says

The Bank of England said that its revised forecast — it previously estimated that the UK economy would grow by 5 per cent this year — was down to the country's fast vaccine rollout which should enable the economy to reopen quicker than initially thought.

06/05/2021

United Kingdom

How tiny Jersey has played an outsized role in English history

The last time the English and French fought over Jersey, the English won.

06/05/2021

United Kingdom

France demands Jersey fishing amnesty be extended to September

The fishing row between France and the Channel island of Jersey has seen the UK and France deploy patrol vessels to the area.

06/05/2021

United Kingdom

Vote count underway in key election for Scotland, England and Wales

The vote could have far-reaching implications for the fate of the opposition Labour Party and for Scotland's future in the UK.

06/05/2021

United Kingdom

Henry VIII warship Mary Rose had diverse crew, study finds

The Mary Rose, a flagship of Tudor England’s navy, may have been crewed by a more ethnically diverse set of sailors than previously thought, scientists say.

05/05/2021

United Kingdom

Staff shortages across UK hospitality sector blamed on Brexit

Despite a wave of job losses and more than 35,000 fewer employees across the UK's hospitality sector, restaurants and cafes are still struggling to find the staff.

05/05/2021

My Europe Series

The UK's local elections could have a profound effect. Here's why.

Sturgeon has made her key election pledge the future of Scotland in the European Union, hoping that an independent Scottish state could rejoin the bloc after the UK left earlier this year. She has promised to hold a new referendum on independence if the SNP wins on Thursday.

05/05/2021

World

Space-aged wine could sell for $ 1 million after spending time on ISS

Christie’s, the London auction house, is selling a bottle of French wine that spent more than a year in orbit aboard the International Space Station.

05/05/2021

United Kingdom

Scotland: SNP seeks mandate for fresh independence referendum

But opinion polls suggest the party may not achieve an outright majority and could seek a pro-independence coalition.

04/05/2021

Tech News

Bitcoin and Ethereum will be accepted in Sotheby's Banksy auction

While NFTs are growing in popularity, physical artworks have yet to be swept up in the world of cryptocurrencies. Until now, that is.

04/05/2021

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An explosion ravaged a house in Kent

Aerials of destroyed house in Kent after blast

04/05/2021

My Europe Series

With unionism in turmoil, is now the time for a united Ireland?

A century on from the partition of Ireland, communities in Northern Ireland are as divided as ever. Is reunification the answer?

03/05/2021

United Kingdom

Manchester United fans invade pitch in protest against American owners

Fans are angry about the European Super League and the Glazer family's attempt to take the club into it.

02/05/2021

United Kingdom

Scottish independence and pro-Union rallies take place in Glasgow

The protests come just days ahead of a vote to elect new members of the 129-seat devolved Scottish Parliament at Holyrood.

02/05/2021

People

London's Asian foodie community unite with recipes against racism

For Claire Sachiko Fourel and Lex Shu Chan, cooking is a form of activism.

02/05/2021

United Kingdom

3000 clubbers attend restriction-free event in Liverpool

The crowd danced the night away free of masks and social distancing.

01/05/2021

United Kingdom

English study of 17 million finds minorities at higher risk from COVID

The largest study of its kind confirmed minority ethnic groups in England had a higher risk of testing positive for coronavirus, as well as hospitalisation, admission to intensive care, and death.

01/05/2021

Mobility

AI, Captain! First unmanned vessel prepares to cross the Atlantic

The world's first intelligent ship will monitor sea levels and record audio to track whale populations as it makes its first unmanned voyage.

30/04/2021

Mobility

London City becomes first major airport to direct air traffic remotely

Using a system of cameras to monitor the airport's comings and goings, air traffic control at one of London's busiest transport hubs is now fully remote.

30/04/2021

United Kingdom

English football leads social media racism boycott

For the next few days, there will be no goal clips, lineup announcements, or even title celebrations. This means that if Manchester City clinches the Premier League trophy on Sunday it will not celebrate the title on social media.

30/04/2021

United Kingdom

'Black day' as UK fishermen lose access to Norway sub-Arctic waters

Prior to the UK-EU divorce, access to Norwegian waters was negotiated at the European Union level.

30/04/2021

Money

Bank of England is looking into launching 'Britcoin'. But what is it?

What would the difference be between Britcoin cryptocurrency on your phone and sterling in your pocket?

29/04/2021

United Kingdom

UK makes 'devastating' 85% cut to UN family planning agency

Britain, traditionally the UNFPA's largest contributor, will donate £23 million this year (€26.5 million) down from an expected commitment of £154 million (€177 million).

29/04/2021