United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Prince Harry to sue Sun and Mirror tabloids over phone hacking

Prince Harry to sue Sun and Mirror tabloids over phone hacking

04/10/2019

United Kingdom

Scotland becomes first country in UK to ban smacking

Members of the Scottish Parliament on Thursday voted by 84 votes to 29 in favour of a ban on all physical punishment. But where else in Europe is smacking children banned?

04/10/2019

United Kingdom

Imogen Heap cancels EU leg of tour over 'extreme Brexit uncertainties'

The British singer-songwriter said she was "truly gutted" to cancel the EU leg of her tour, which had dates in Dublin, Paris, Berlin and Amsterdam.

04/10/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Zamira Hajiyeva’s case shows the damage that can be done when English courts are at odds ǀ View

How does the English judicial system permit, on the one hand, an English so-called ‘McMafia’ order [...] to be made against Azerbaijani national, Zamira Hajiyeva, forcing her to reveal her wealth and how it was obtained, yet, on the other hand, deny Azerbaijan’s request for her extradition.

04/10/2019

United Kingdom

Johnson 'will ask' EU for Brexit extension if no deal agreed

Boris Johnson will write to the EU seeking another Brexit extension if a deal has not been agreed by October 19, according to government papers submitted to a Scottish court.

04/10/2019

United Kingdom

UK Brexit adviser Shanker Singham: ‘EU must compromise’

A trade expert influential with the UK government tells Euronews the EU must abandon its insistence on an all-island customs territory.

04/10/2019

World

Inside Dover: Europe's busiest ferry port prepares for Brexit

Businesses across the United Kingdom rely on Dover to help bring fresh food and critical components into the country. Any delays could cause chaos.

04/10/2019

United Kingdom

Banksy artwork depicting chimps as MPs sells for £9.8 million

A large Banksy painting depicting primates sitting in Britain's parliament sold for more than £9.8 million on Thursday.

03/10/2019

Living

Study shows Londoners don’t know enough about sustainable fashion

A new survey highlights the worrying fact that people in London are not aware of what sustainable fashion entails.

03/10/2019

United Kingdom

For sale: Reading jail, where Oscar Wilde was punished for gay sex

The upcoming sale has drawn criticism from campaigners who had hoped to turn the facility into an arts center to honour the Irish writer's legacy.

03/10/2019

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Influenced by Bauhaus, Frieze artists dream of utopia

Influenced by Bauhaus, contemporary artists at Frieze London are dreaming of a utopian future. The annual art bonanza is marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus school in Weimar, Germany.

03/10/2019

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Climate change activists spray red paint at Britain's Treasury

Climate change activists spraying red paint at the facade of British finance ministry from fire engine

03/10/2019

United Kingdom

How has Europe reacted to the UK's Brexit proposals?

Tusk says EU is 'fully behind Ireland' over Brexit and 'unconvinced' by Boris Johnson's latest border plan.

03/10/2019

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UK artists imagine post-Brexit world

10 artists have exhibited works imagining Britain's post Brexit future.

03/10/2019

United Kingdom

Extinction Rebellion fire gallons of fake blood at the UK's Treasury

Activists with the Extinction Rebellion environmental group have sprayed hundreds of gallons of fake blood at the UK's Treasury building.

03/10/2019

United Kingdom

Watch again: Johnson answers questions on latest Brexit plan

Watch live: Boris Johnson faces questions in parliament on latest Brexit plan

03/10/2019

United Kingdom

Why is Boris Johnson’s latest Brexit plan a headache for the EU?

EU leaders are reserving full judgement on the UK prime minister’s plan, but critics say it crosses several red lines.

03/10/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: Frieze opens 'most international edition yet' in face of Brexit

The Frieze London art fair has opened to the public, hosting galleries from 35 countries. Big names on display include Jeff Koons, Sterling Ruby and British artist Ryan Gander.

03/10/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Why do the British despise Meghan Markle? A private letter offers clues ǀ View

Public opinion has never really been on Meghan's side. But her estrangement from her father has been the source of substantial (and unfair) judgement.

03/10/2019

United Kingdom

British government to prorogue parliament — again

British government to prorogue parliament — again

02/10/2019

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Banksy art turns heads in London suburb shop

A pop-up art exhibition by street artist Banksy appeared in a shop window display in Croydon, south London on Tuesday (October 1).

02/10/2019

United Kingdom

'Very little time': Read Johnson's letter to Juncker on Brexit plan

Britain delivered its proposals on Wednesday for how to deal with the Irish border after Brexit, removing the so-called backstop but with measures it said would avoid the need for checks or physical infrastructure.

02/10/2019

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson sets out plan reworking backstop

Boris Johnson has urged Juncker to reach a deal on Brexit, saying: "Our predecessors have tackled harder problems: we can surely solve this one."

02/10/2019

United Kingdom

Patient diagnosed with Brexit-triggered psychotic disorder

An unnamed patient spent several weeks in a psychiatric ward after experiencing symptoms of a psychotic disorder triggered by the Brexit referendum.

02/10/2019

United Kingdom

Watch again: Boris Johnson calls for EU to embrace Brexit compromise

"Today in Brussels we are tabling what I believe are constructive and reasonable proposals, which provide a compromise for both sides," Johnson told his Conservative Party's annual conference in Manchester.

02/10/2019

United Kingdom

Meghan Markle takes legal action against British tabloid

'I lost my mother and now I watch my wife falling victim to the same powerful forces,' Harry says.

01/10/2019