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How Europe could still sink Boris Johnson’s Brexit plans

The UK is unlikely to reach a deal with Europe that does not involve 'selling Britain's fishing industry down the river'.

10/01/2020

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UK parliament passes Brexit bill after years of deadlock

Britain's House of Commons has voted 330-231 to pass the Brexit bill — finally paving way for the UK's January 31 departure from the European Union after years of political deadlock.

09/01/2020

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How can Prince Harry and Meghan Markle be 'financially independent'?

What do the Duke and Duchess of Sussex receive from taxpayer funds? Who pays for their security? And where does their money come from?

09/01/2020

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Does Brexit mean the end of Erasmus for British students?

Britain's government has said it will continue the scheme post-2020 'if it is in our interests'

09/01/2020

United Kingdom

Michel Barnier: Full UK-EU trade deal in 2020 is 'unrealistic'

It's again raised fears about the possibility of a no-deal Brexit.

09/01/2020

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It's 'complicated': Royal surprise as Harry and Meghan 'step back'

Buckingham Palace appeared not to have been informed of the couple's decision.

08/01/2020

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Watch: Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn clash over Iran at PMQs

Corbyn was criticised for appearing on Iranian state channel, Press TV

08/01/2020

United Kingdom

Best of friends? Von der Leyen warns UK of Brexit 'trade-offs'

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc hopes to be the UK's "best friend" going forward but that "with every choice comes a consequence".

08/01/2020

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Euroviews. The 21st century is no place for handmaids. Let's end discriminatory laws against women ǀ View

As the world enters a new decade, the attitudes that normalise and legitimise sexual violence and oppression of women and girls, and assign to them rigid, stereotypical roles, remain far from fictional in January 2020.

07/01/2020

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Watch back: UK MPs debate Brexit after Iran update in parliament

Brexit is back but it's not expected to be blocked in parliament this time.

07/01/2020

United Kingdom

Brexit: What happens now?

Britain's prime minister wants the UK out of the EU before the end of the month.

07/01/2020

United Kingdom

Fire at London's iconic KOKO nightclub

A fire started on Monday night at London's KOKO club, a landmark of the city's nightlife, and was controlled by the London Fire Brigade.

06/01/2020

Living

Watermelon steak and not-for-vegans burger launch for Veganuary

No longer will vegans be forced to live on carrots, houmous and chips.

06/01/2020

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Euroviews. How those of us in "Generation Z+" are facing the challenge of digital ageism ǀ View

This generation - now in their fifties, sixties and seventies - is enjoying the creative freedom granted by this digital magic. I am 66 years old and have been programming since I was 28. I classify myself as a "Generation Z+".

06/01/2020

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Ethical vegans celebrate after winning landmark legal case in UK

It means they will now get protection from discrimination at work.

04/01/2020

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MP comes out as pansexual and sends people scrambling for a dictionary

But what is being pansexual and how does it differ from identifying as bisexual?

03/01/2020

United Kingdom

British government advisor seeks 'weirdos and misfits' for top jobs

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's top advisor has published a bizarre blog appealing for “weirdos and misfits with odd skills” to help shake up Britain’s government.

03/01/2020

United Kingdom

Are social media ads linked to the rise of eating disorders?

Experts in the UK are warning about the danger of weight-related content and the rise of serious incidents linked to eating disorders.

02/01/2020

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UK and Denmark reached clean energy milestones in 2019

The share of fossil fuels in the UK's energy mix dropped from 75% in 1990 to 43% in 2019.

02/01/2020

United Kingdom

Johnson says Britain must 'bid farewell to division' in NYE speech

Johnson promised 'no more elections, no more referendums' in 2020.

01/01/2020

United Kingdom

'What's 50 Cent's number?' among oddest requests to UK Foreign Office

British diplomatic staff handled some pretty unusual requests in 2019. Here are 10 of the weirdest enquiries it received.

30/12/2019

United Kingdom

UK government accidentally publishes addresses of honours recipients

The honours list includes over 1,000 names this year including Sir Elton John and conservative MP Iain Duncan Smith.

28/12/2019

World

Is Christmas destroying the planet?

A UK researcher gives Euronews top tips on how to make your Christmas dinner - and the holiday period generally - more sustainable.

27/12/2019

United Kingdom

British lawyer's tweet about killing a fox incites outrage

"Already this morning I have killed a fox with a baseball bat. How's your Boxing Day going?" wrote Jolyon Maugham.

27/12/2019

United Kingdom

Britain is always 'welcome to come back', writes EU official

EU official soothes fears of anti-Brexit voters saying Britain is always "welcome to come back".

26/12/2019

United Kingdom

Prince Andrew joins royals as they celebrate Christmas in Norfolk

Notable absentees were Harry and Meghan, who are spending Christmas in Canada, and Prince Philip, 98, who left hospital on Christmas Eve.

25/12/2019