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United Kingdom

Scottish islands to teach every school pupil in Gaelic

A ‘Gaelic First’ policy has been introduced to help boost the language in the Outer Hebrides where it is spoken by 52% of residents.

23/01/2020

United Kingdom

‘Brexit finish line’ crossed as Britain passes EU exit bill

The House of Commons removed an amendment forcing the British government to let unaccompanied migrant children join relatives in the UK.

23/01/2020

United Kingdom

'Two down, four to go': Monty Python star Terry Jones dies aged 77

From Oxford to Nazareth and beyond, we look at the life of the writer and historian.

22/01/2020

United Kingdom

'EU more vital than US': UK businesses call for more Brexit clarity

Sixty-one percent of UK directors describe the EU as more important to them than any other countries, including the US.

21/01/2020

Living

The 60 best sustainable clothing brands to wean you off fast fashion

Your shopping guide to the best European sustainable fashion brands.

21/01/2020

United Kingdom

Titanic wreck to be ‘better protected’ under ‘momentous’ UK-US treaty

The international accord signed by London and Washington allows both governments to control visits to the legendary shipwreck.

21/01/2020

United Kingdom

UK government in Brexit defeat over EU citizens’ rights

The British government says it will continue with its planned post-Brexit EU settlement scheme despite losing three votes in parliament.

21/01/2020

Green News

The owners spoiling their pets with blueberry and vanilla facials

Is mollycoddling our pets just speciesism at its finest?

21/01/2020

United Kingdom

Pro-Brexit UK pub chain wants to cut drink prices on January 31

The chain, which has 875 pubs across the UK, plans to cut the prices of several European drinks by up to 60p (€0.70) for a month from January 31.

20/01/2020

United Kingdom

Prince Harry speaks out: 'I want you to hear the truth from me'

Harry's comments, at a Sentabale charity dinner in London. were the first remarks since he and Meghan Markle announced they were splitting from the royal family.

20/01/2020

United Kingdom

Royal split: Harry and Meghan get 'clean break' from royal family

Harry and Meghan are getting a clean break from the royal family, commentators said, as they analysed what lies ahead for the couple.

19/01/2020

Living

Living Recommends | Rewilding our relationship with our wardrobe

Kate Fletcher's "Wild Dress" asks us to think about what we wear and its connection with the natural world.

19/01/2020

United Kingdom

Prince Harry and Meghan to stop using their HRH titles, pay back £2.4m

Prince Harry and Meghan will stop using their HRH titles, Buckingham Palace said.

18/01/2020

United Kingdom

British territory Gibraltar 'could stay in Schengen Area after Brexit'

Gibraltar's chief minister, Fabian Picardo, says the territory should remain accessible to the rest of the EU after January 31.

18/01/2020

United Kingdom

Lights, flags... but no bong: Britain marks Brexit on January 31

Brexiteers are livid that an attempt to have London's iconic Big Ben 'bong for Brexit' have had to be shelved.

18/01/2020

Europe News

Brexit Party 'a disgrace' says UK MEP after final Strasbourg sitting

Catherine Rowett, Green Party MEP, says Britain 'united in our hatred' of Brexit.

16/01/2020

United Kingdom

Lessons for Meghxit: How Europe's royals mix work and duties

While many members of European royal families pursue careers, some of their experiences offer up valuable lessons for Harry and Meghan as they seek to step away from their traditional duties.

15/01/2020

United Kingdom

Flybe: Should the government bail out the regional airline?

Some argue #Flybe is vital for regional connectivity in the UK and must be saved. But environmentalists say the government cannot be serious about tackling climate change and then bail out an airline.

14/01/2020

United Kingdom

'Democracy will prevail': Sturgeon after new independence vote refused

The UK prime minister said that Scotland already voted against separating from the UK in 2014.

14/01/2020

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II: Harry and Meghan 'have my support'

"My family and I are entirely supportive of Harry and Meghan’s desire to create a new life as a young family," she said.

13/01/2020

United Kingdom

Storm Brendan lashes Ireland with 130kmph winds

High spring tides have compounded the risk of flooding.

13/01/2020

Culture news

Inside Christie’s jewellery auction, where diamonds sell for millions

This year, an 18.02-carat diamond ring sold for a whopping £881,250.

13/01/2020

United Kingdom

Watch: Boris Johnson speaks in Northern Ireland as new assembly opens

Irish politicians agreed to a power-sharing deal after three years of deadlock.

12/01/2020

United Kingdom

Sussexes' 'progressive role' would rely on British taxpayer millions

"This idea that they are going to be financially independent is a fantasy," said Graham Smith, who leads the anti-monarchy campaign group Republic.

12/01/2020

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II to hold face-to-face talks with Prince Harry

Meghan Markle has flown back to Canada to be reunited with the couple's eight-month-old son Archie, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Friday.

10/01/2020

United Kingdom

Back to work: Northern Ireland parliament sits after 3-year deadlock

Northern Ireland's parliament at Stormont sat for the first time in three years on Saturday after Irish nationalists and British unionists agreed a deal.

10/01/2020