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Green News

Which country has just made plastic-stemmed cotton buds illegal?

The British nation leading the way with a new law banning single-use cotton buds.

17/10/2019

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Climate protesters clash with commuters in London

Extinction Rebellion climate protesters climbed on top of a train in east London during rush hour on Thursday, drawing the ire of commuters.

17/10/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Like many European Jews living under threat, I am forced to conceal my Jewish heritage ǀ View

Anti-Semitism in Europe didn't end in 1945. Last week’s attack on a synagogue in the German city of Halle is a painful reminder that across Europe, anti-Semitism is alive and well.

17/10/2019

Europe News

What possible Brexit scenarios could unfold in the next few days?

As German Chancellor Angela Merkel put it: "We're at the sprint finish."

16/10/2019

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Tate stages retrospective of South Korean video artist Nam June Paik

London's Tate Modern is staging what's thought to be the first retrospective on South Korean-born artist Nam June Paik. Paik - who died in 2006 - is credited with inventing video art, collaborated with pop culture icons including David Bowie, and even coined the phrase "electronic superhighway".

16/10/2019

United Kingdom

Parents’ shock as suspect in son’s death sat next door at White House

The parents of Harry Dunn refused US President Donald Trump's offer to meet the woman involved in their son's fatal road crash after they found out she was sitting in an adjacent room.

16/10/2019

United Kingdom

Dozens of celebs sign letter admitting they are 'climate hypocrites'

A hundred high-profile people have signed a letter admitting that they are "hypocrites" for joining the Extinction Rebellion movement, but continue to lead high-carbon lifestyles.

16/10/2019

World

Speculation over Brexit deal based on major shift by UK government

There's speculation that the European Union and the UK government may be close to securing a deal over Brexit. Marathon talks went on into the early hours of Wednesday morning. The discussions have centered on the issue of the Irish border and customs.

16/10/2019

Cult

Joy Division anniversary provides ironic backdrop to Brexit summit

It’s the seminal song whose anniversary today is providing an ironic backdrop to this week’s Brexit-dominated EU summit in Brussels.

16/10/2019

Living

Positive Week: Can the luxury market ever be sustainable?

Exciting events taking place in London to celebrate brands putting sustainability at the core of business.

16/10/2019

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Extinction Rebellion co-founder arrested after smashing window

Climate change activists, including one of the founders of Extinction Rebellion, targeted Britain's transport ministry in central London on Tuesday (October 15) to protest against a proposed high-speed rail project known as HS2.

15/10/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Longer lives mean seasoned employees will need help to adjust to digital workplaces ǀ View

Once considered a hindrance to the ageing population, technology has the potential to bridge the gap between the seasoned worker and the savvy millennial with a start-up attitude.

15/10/2019

Green News

Twitter reacts to London police ban on Extinction Rebellion protests

A series of tweets responding to the recent news that XR has been prohibited from protesting in central London.

15/10/2019

United Kingdom

London police ban Extinction Rebellion protests in British capital

Police also moved to clear protesters from their main camp in Trafalgar Square.

15/10/2019

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'No planet, no profit', climate change activists warn City of London

Climate change activists thronged the financial heart of London on Monday, blocking streets around locations such as the Bank of England and BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager.

15/10/2019

Europe News

DUP rejects plan 'as things stand' as EU and UK hail Brexit deal

The UK and the EU say they have reached agreement on a Brexit deal but the British PM has yet to win the support of his parliamentary allies at home.

15/10/2019

Living

Ghost-like tree sculpture reminds us of the reality of deforestation

British artist Lauren Baker exhibits ‘An Open Dialogue with Nature’ at the Other Art Fair in London.

15/10/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Criminal justice is not getting the urgent attention it needs in the Brexit negotiations ǀ View

As the Brexit deadline on 31 October looms, there are still many uncertainties about the effects of the UK leaving the EU without a deal. The effects on criminal justice, however, will be immediate and clear.

14/10/2019

United Kingdom

Harry Dunn family ask US diplomat's wife to 'do the humane thing'

The family of a teenager killed in a road accident in the UK in August have pleaded with crash suspect Anne Sacoolas to "do the humane thing" and return to the UK.

14/10/2019

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World Conker Championships take place despite heavy rain

"if the conker that you've got is harder than the other guy's, you've won," said a former champion.

14/10/2019

United Kingdom

Vodafone 'sorry' after charging customers up to €11,000 for roaming

Vodafone has apologised to its customers for a "technical issue" that has wrongly added thousands of euros of roaming charges to their bills.

14/10/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: World's first hydrogen-powered boat docks in London

The 30-metre Energy Observer acts a "floating lab" for testing green maritime technology. It harnesses three renewable energies – solar, wind and hydro – to propel the boat and charge its batteries.

14/10/2019

United Kingdom

Brexit timeline: What to look out for in a crucial week

The race is on once again to try to secure a revised exit deal, with the EU and UK engaged in intensified talks ahead of an EU summit.

14/10/2019

World

UK settled status applications spike as EU says much still to be done

The European Union has cautioned that 'a lot of work' remains if there is to be any Brexit deal by the October 31 deadline.

14/10/2019

United Kingdom

Watch back: Queen's Speech marks new session of Parliament

After the British monarch gave a Queen's speech, MPs in the House of Commons began to debate the contents.

14/10/2019

United Kingdom

What is the Queen's Speech and what happens if MPs reject it?

"We could end up in a very strange scenario where the government can't pass its Queen's Speech but still can't get the numbers for a general election. This has never really happened before and it's unclear what will happen next" - Maddy Thimont-Jack, Senior Researcher, Institute for Government.

14/10/2019