United Kingdom

United Kingdom

England Rugby fined over V-formation haka response

England players fanned out across the pitch as the All Blacks delivered the traditional challenge, but rules say they must not cross the halfway line.

30/10/2019

United Kingdom

How can British abroad vote in the general election?

The most important is making sure you are still registered to vote.

29/10/2019

United Kingdom

Women MPs call out 'colonial undertones' on Meghan Markle stories

In a letter to solidarity to Meghan Markle, the wife of Prince Harry, women MPs called out the "colonial undertones" in stories written about her.

29/10/2019

United Kingdom

Donald Tusk bids goodbye to "my British friends"

The outgoing European Council President's message came laced with an appeal to "please make the best use" of the Brexit delay.

29/10/2019

United Kingdom

Italian academics warn post-Brexit UK universities' reputation at risk

Italian academics who have left the UK over concerns about their immigration status after Brexit have warned the country may face a brain drain and a decline in funding

29/10/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Why the U.K. can't get its act together on Brexit ǀ View

The Brexit saga, of which this week’s events are only the latest chapter, is at heart a story about the U.K.’s failure to understand its place in the modern world.

29/10/2019

United Kingdom

Police hunt Northern Irish brothers over 39 deaths in Essex lorry

"Finding and speaking to the Hughes brothers is crucial to our investigation," said Essex Police Detective Chief Superintendant Stuart Hooper.

29/10/2019

Living

Men's casual wear brand UntuckIt coming to Europe

It stocks sustainable swimwear in addition to shirts designed to be worn untucked as the name suggests.

29/10/2019

United Kingdom

Brexit meltdown: Britain scraps coins marking Oct 31 departure from EU

They were created to toast the UK's departure from the EU on October 31. But, amid delays, they will now be recycled.

29/10/2019

United Kingdom

Report blames fire brigade's "stay put" policy for loss of life

A leaked report into the Grenfell fire criticises the London Fire Brigade for its response to the blaze. It says fewer people would have died if the Brigade had not suffered "serious shortcomings."

29/10/2019

United Kingdom

New Year's leave? Deadlocked Britain heads for snap election

In a rare parliamentary success for Boris Johnson, his short bill calling for a December 12 election was approved 438 to 20 in the House of Commons.

29/10/2019

Europe News

Brexit delay: Will the UK be obliged to name a new EU Commissioner?

Brussels expects a British nominee for the Commission under a Brexit extension. Boris Johnson has previously vowed to do so ‘under no circumstances’.

28/10/2019

United Kingdom

UK lorry deaths: Man appears in court on manslaughter charges

A man appeared in court charged with the manslaughter of 39 people found last week in a refrigerated truck outside of London.

28/10/2019

United Kingdom

Why the Brexit delay and a UK election? | Euronews answers

A quick guide to the new Brexit extension and a UK general election in December.

28/10/2019

United Kingdom

Could a fourth Brexit extension could follow a General Election?

A European law expert from Cambridge University says a fourth Brexit extension could follow a UK election. Professor Kenneth Armstrong's comments to Euronews' Good Morning Europe came as an anticipated third extension to the process for the UK was being discussed by the European Union.

28/10/2019

Europe News

Watch again: UK MPs reject Johnson's early election bid

British MPs on Monday rejected holding an early election, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson failed to gain the two-thirds majority backing in parliament he required.

28/10/2019

United Kingdom

(Another) Brexit crunch day as Johnson's election bid hangs in balance

The Liberal Democrats and the SNP say they could support early elections in return for no deal guarantees.

27/10/2019

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson should go back to EU and renegotiate deal: DUP leader

DUP leader Arlene Foster said the party believed the PM's deal was 'fundamentally wrong.'

26/10/2019

United Kingdom

Vietnam trying to speed up identification of UK truck dead

Vietnam says it is trying to speed up the identification of citizens feared to have been among 39 found dead in a truck near London.

26/10/2019

United Kingdom

New arrest over UK truck deaths after claims Vietnamese among victims

Police have made a fourth arrest over the discovery of 39 bodies in a truck in Essex, but have yet to comment on claims by worried families that Vietnamese citizens are among the dead.

25/10/2019

Green News

Newly discovered beetle named after Greta Thunberg

The Natural History Museum in London has chosen to honour the young climate campaigner.

25/10/2019

United Kingdom

Brexit: Why does Boris Johnson want a December election?

The prime minister wants the UK to go to the polls on December 12, if the EU agrees a Brexit delay until January.

25/10/2019

World

Prospect of Brexit being felt by EU heavyweights Spain and Germany

Brexit has not yet happened - but already the uncertainty has affected trade between Britain and its European partners.

25/10/2019

United Kingdom

China wants UK to 'punish criminals' involved in lorry deaths

The China-backed Global Times wrote in an editorial that the UK and some European countries should take some responsibility for the deaths of 39 people, believed to be Chinese nationals, found dead in a lorry outside London.

25/10/2019

United Kingdom

Brussels to delay decision on Brexit extension until after weekend

Brussels has delayed its decision on a Brexit extension, an EU source told Euronews, adding the agreement will likely be decided upon next Monday or Tuesday.

25/10/2019

Living

5 spooky, sustainable solutions for this Halloween

Not just a scary time for the kids, but an even scarier time for the planet.

25/10/2019