United Kingdom

United Kingdom

'How can UK be trusted?': ex-PM May slams Brexit plan to break treaty

The former prime minister's intervention came as the UK government admitted a new bill on post-Brexit Northern Ireland arrangements contravene international law.

08/09/2020

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Rolling Stones memorabilia store opens its doors in London

A store dedicated to the legendary rock band is opening to the public in London's Carnaby Street, offering branded clothes and objects to tourists and fans.

08/09/2020

United Kingdom

Watch back: UK issues new local restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise

The UK recently recorded nearly 3,000 new COVID-19 cases, the highest number since May.

08/09/2020

Green News

Extinction Rebellion responds to ‘ridiculous’ criminalisation threat

Home Secretary Priti Patel has threatened to classify Extinction Rebellion as an organised crime group.

07/09/2020

Sport

Two more Premier League stars catch COVID-19 as new season approaches

Manchester City have confirmed Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte were “observing a period of self-isolation” after testing positive for coronavirus.

07/09/2020

United Kingdom

Assange extradition hearing restarts in London after lockdown delay

The Wikileaks founder is fighting against being extradited to the United States where he faces espionage charges.

07/09/2020

United Kingdom

UK imports tonnes of sewage sludge despite toxicity concerns

A permit for 15 shipments was issued in February by the UK's Environment Agency, according to documents obtained by Greenpeace’s Unearthed investigative unit and seen by Euronews.

07/09/2020

United Kingdom

EU warns no Brexit deal if UK breaks 'international law' on N. Ireland

The UK government has imposed a mid-October deadline for reaching a trade deal with the EU, while downplaying reports it plans to override divorce deal terms on Northern Ireland.

07/09/2020

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: Britain records highest daily number of cases since May

Almost 3,000 new coronavirus cases were announced on Sunday in the UK, a number the health secretary described as "concerning"

06/09/2020

United Kingdom

Birmingham stabbings: Man arrested after brutal knife attacks

One man was killed after being stabbed in the city centre of Birmingham. Seven others were injured.

06/09/2020

United Kingdom

Extinction Rebellion: Activists charged over printing plant blockade

Activists from Extinction Rebellion blockaded two plants that print Murdoch-owned papers saying they failed "to accurately report on the climate and ecological emergency".

05/09/2020

United Kingdom

Rival protests in Dover as more migrants and refugees cross Channel

More than 1,450 migrants and refugees crossed the channel by boat to reach the UK in August.

05/09/2020

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London holds first-ever mural festival despite coronavirus crisis

Over 150 artists from around the world will paint more than 60 large murals across the UK capital.

05/09/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. 'Grief must be witnessed': A time of national mourning for UK COVID-19 victims is overdue ǀ View

A nationwide day to remember those lost to COVID-19 six months after the UK’s first coronavirus death will take place on September 5. While national mourning has taken place in other countries, politics has put a stop to collective grieving.

05/09/2020

Experiences

Best COVID-Safe Restaurants and Dining Experiences in London

The UK’s capital is getting creative with how it can offer a safe yet fun dining experience in the coronavirus era.

04/09/2020

United Kingdom

Brexit trade: Border chaos warning piles pressure on UK government

The UK logistics industry wants urgent talks over inadequate Brexit border plans, warning of "severe" trade disruption unless the government gets its act together.

04/09/2020

Green News

A handful of items hold the key to plastic problem, says Greenpeace

By focusing on a few key products, supermarkets could halve their plastic use by 2025.

04/09/2020

United Kingdom

COVID-19: Confusion as UK divided over Portugal quarantine rules

Some travellers have asked for clarity after Wales and Scotland imposed a 14-day quarantine for arrivals from Portugal, while England did not.

04/09/2020

United Kingdom

English Channel migrants 'forced onto boats' to make perilous crossing

Dan O'Mahoney, charged with stopping the sea journeys from France to England, says many migrants are at the mercy of smugglers and unaware of their destination.

03/09/2020

Sport

Why did Premier League scrap huge broadcasting deal with Chinese TV?

Did the political climate between the UK and China play a part?

03/09/2020

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: UK to expand COVID-19 population testing trials

The £500 million package will go towards trialling rapid tests and widespread population testing to find asymptomatic cases of COVID-19.

03/09/2020

United Kingdom

Watch: UK PM Boris Johnson quizzed over summer exams fiasco

Johnson was criticised over the government's decision to scrap exams and use an algorithm to calculate results, which resulted in 40% of grades being lower. The government later made a U-turn.

02/09/2020

United Kingdom

Back to school: Children return to classes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Back to school: Children return to classes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

02/09/2020

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Extinction Rebellion begins fresh series of UK climate protests

Protests calling for more action to tackle climate change returned to London's streets on Tuesday.

01/09/2020

Green News

Extinction Rebellion starts new season of ‘mass rebellions’ worldwide

Activists are taking to the streets once again to demand that governments take the climate emergency seriously.

01/09/2020

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Citroen 2CV race goes ahead at Snetterton despite terrible conditions

24hr Citroen 2CV race fails to match Le Mans for pace, but provides plenty of action

01/09/2020