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Controversial Brexit bill passes latest stage in UK parliament

The EU threatened legal action if parts of the contentious bill, which a UK government minister admitted broke international law, were not removed.

23/09/2020

United Kingdom

COVID-19: PM Johnson invokes 'spirit of togetherness' to fight virus

In a live address to the nation, Boris Johnson said that he was "reluctant" to curb civil liberties to fight coronavirus but warned he would put further measures in place.

22/09/2020

Green News

11-year-old swims 2600m in open water to raise money for WWF

Ruby Yelling is the daughter of Liz Yelling, double Olympian and Commonwealth medalist.

22/09/2020

United Kingdom

UK: New COVID-19 restrictions announced as cases hit four-month high

The prime minister has announced tighter restrictions and tougher fines, as the government tries to curb a surge in coronavirus cases.

22/09/2020

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English National Opera begins drive-in performances

As COVID-19 restrictions put a halt to traditional indoor performances, the almost 90-year-old opera company is embracing an open-air alternative: the drive-in.

21/09/2020

Experiences

Five epic outdoor getaways from London

From kayaking to climbing near London, these outdoor adventures in Suffolk, Essex and beyond will have you enjoying nature in no time.

21/09/2020

United Kingdom

UK could see 50k COVID-19 cases a day if surge goes on, warn advisors

The chief medical and scientific advisors to the UK government warned the UK could see 50,000 coronavirus cases a day, amid a surge in cases

20/09/2020

United Kingdom

Amal Clooney quits as UK special envoy over 'lamentable' Brexit plan

Clooney, who is the country's special envoy on media freedom, said she was "dismayed" to learn that the government intends to pass legislation that would effectively override sections of the Brexit withdrawal agreement.

18/09/2020

United Kingdom

Disunited Kingdom: Why Brexit makes Scottish independence more likely

Six years on from the referendum on Scottish independence, polls suggest Scots are keener than ever to dissolve their 300-year-old union with England. Brexit is the driving force, analysts have told Euronews.

18/09/2020

United Kingdom

COVID restrictions intensify in North East England amid soaring cases

Matt Hancock made the announcement on Thursday.

17/09/2020

United Kingdom

Brexit: Johnson compromises with MPs to head off revolt over bill

The move may cut little ice with the EU, which wants the UK to ditch the plan to override the Brexit divorce deal, breaking international law.

17/09/2020

Eco-Innovation

Autonomous robot ship collects critical data on ocean and marine life

The AI-driven Mayflower ship is on a mission to save our sealife.

17/09/2020

United Kingdom

Biden to UK: No US trade deal if Irish peace deal is Brexit 'casualty'

The US presidential candidate's warning comes amid international dismay at the UK government's plan to overrule parts of the legally-binding EU divorce deal.

17/09/2020

United Kingdom

COVID Christmas? How the 'rule of six' could scupper festive trade

Pubs and clubs and those who work in them were hit hard by the coronavirus lockdown. With the 'rule of six' it could be about to get worse.

16/09/2020

United Kingdom

UK doing more COVID-19 tests than any other European country, says PM

As he faced a grilling from British lawmakers at PMQs, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK was carrying out more COVID-19 tests than any other European country per 1,000 of the population.

16/09/2020

United Kingdom

Brexit: Is Boris Johnson justified in breaching international law?

The UK government says its internal market bill which would override part of the Brexit divorce agreement, breaching international law, is an "insurance policy".

14/09/2020

United Kingdom

Brexit bill to override EU divorce deal passes first parliament hurdle

MPs backed Boris Johnson's controversial Internal Market Bill which breaches international law by a majority of 77 but a potential rebellion looms.

14/09/2020

Sci-tech

UK computer chip giant sold to American firm Nvidia

UK-based computer chip designer ARM Holdings is being sold to the American graphics chip company Nvidia for 33 billion euros. Arm is responsible for developing the processors in most of the world's mobile phones.

14/09/2020

Green News

Why cycling is no longer reserved for white men in lycra

Diversity within cycling can be a ‘powerful tool for change.’

14/09/2020

Nature

Meet the record-breaking women swimming the Channel for cleaner oceans

This group of 4 swimmers from the UK is the first-ever all-female relay team to swim a medley relay across the English Channel.

13/09/2020

United Kingdom

COVID-19: Oxford University to resume trials of vaccine

In large trials like this one, "it is expected that some participants will become unwell and every case must be carefully evaluated to ensure careful assessment of safety," the university said.

12/09/2020

United Kingdom

Former UK PMs Blair and Major hit out at Johnson over new Brexit bill

"This way of negotiating, with reason cast aside in pursuit of ideology and cavalier bombast posing as serious diplomacy, is irresponsible, wrong in principle and dangerous in practice," the former UK leaders said.

12/09/2020

United Kingdom

Is UK's new trade deal with Japan better than the EU's one?

The UK government has pegged its free trade agreement with Japan as a win — but how does it compare with the EU accord it will lose in December?

11/09/2020

United Kingdom

UK secures free trade agreement with Japan in first deal post-Brexit

The UK announced a new free trade agreement with Japan, the first major deal since Brexit.

11/09/2020

Europe News

EU says new Brexit bill puts Northern Ireland peace deal at risk

The UK has until the end of the month to withdraw the controversial measures from its draft bill, the Commission said.

10/09/2020

United Kingdom

Former Tory MEP 'couldn't vote' Brexit Internal Market bill

Sajjad Karim says the attempt to override the Withdrawal Agreement is 'an absolute non-starter'.

10/09/2020