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Boris Johnson dares opposition to call vote of no confidence

The prime minister also says he will not ask for a Brexit extension.

24/09/2019

United Kingdom

Labour party members vote against pro-EU stance for election run

British opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn won support for his Brexit strategy on Monday, fighting off a challenge by members who wanted him to immediately back remaining in the European Union before any election.

24/09/2019

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson calls for new Iran nuclear deal, says Trump is 'one guy' to get it done

In an interview with "NBC Nightly News" anchor Lester Holt, the Conservative prime minister praised President Donald Trump's negotiating skills.

23/09/2019

United Kingdom

Thomas Cook: Why did the world's oldest travel firm go bust?

After 178 years in business, Thomas Cook, the world's oldest travel company, has gone bust. It's just the latest in a long line of European carriers to have close up shop over the past two years.

23/09/2019

United Kingdom

Bomb squad called in at Manchester Airport as station evacuated

A man has been detained at the scene, police said.

23/09/2019

United Kingdom

Could MPs be recalled if judges rule parliament's suspension illegal?

Britain's Supreme Court is due to rule on Boris Johnson's suspension of parliament on Tuesday.

23/09/2019

United Kingdom

Thomas Cook: UK to fly 135,300 people back after after firm's collapse

British travel firm Thomas Cook collapsed on Monday, stranding 600,000 holidaymakers around the globe and sparking the largest peacetime repatriation effort in UK's history.

23/09/2019

United Kingdom

Thomas Cook: How a tee-total cabinet-maker built a travel empire

One of Britain's oldest firms faces its biggest challenge yet.

22/09/2019

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson's Conservatives lead Labour by 15 points in new UK poll

The results come ahead of a potential national election over Brexit.

21/09/2019

United Kingdom

World's first vagina museum to open in London in November

Its aim will be to educate visitors about female genitals while fighting stigma surrounding them.

21/09/2019

Business

Thomas Cook in last ditch talks over €220 million bailout

The iconic British firm is just hours away from collapse if it can't reach a deal.

20/09/2019

United Kingdom

Masha and the Bear: Russian duo clock up 55 billion views on YouTube

The cartoon will hit UK cinemas on September 20.

20/09/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Hate crimes are rising in the UK - thanks to Brexit and an exclusive education system ǀ View

New data from the UK’s police forces shows that hate crimes in British schools and colleges have more than doubled in three years. The time period for the study is not coincidental.

20/09/2019

United Kingdom

Watch back: Jeremy Corbyn speaks on climate crisis

Labour leader says the government will 'hear demands' of youth activists.

20/09/2019

Green News

Today we are on Global Climate Strike

Don't expect business as usual, we're taking a stand against climate change.

20/09/2019

United Kingdom

Young man sentenced to three years in prison for making 3D printed gun

“I hope that today’s sentencing sends a very clear and powerful message that we will prosecute anyone who thinks that they can get away with being in possession of, or manufacturing a firearm, in London,” Detective Sergeant Jonathan Roberts said.

19/09/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: Stormtrooper helmet and Holy Hand Grenade up for auction

An auction of film props set to make £6 million is showing its lots to the public in London until the end of the month.

19/09/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. The UK government is on course to rewrite the Belfast Agreement ǀ View

The British government has stated that the people of Northern Ireland remain British citizens even if they identify as Irish, and are using this policy as a way to restrict and remove the EU rights and entitlements of Northern Ireland-born Irish citizens.

19/09/2019

Living

London Fashion Week: Can we buy ourselves out of this crisis?

#LFW was all about sustainability this season. Is going green just a fashion fad or is it here to stay?

19/09/2019

United Kingdom

'No rational reason' for parliament suspension, UK Supreme Court hears

A verdict over whether the UK government decision to prorogue — or suspend — parliament for five weeks was lawful is expected early next week.

19/09/2019

Living

My eco job: Running a vegan cafe

Sophie and Cait started out making cupcakes for a small market stall, now their cafe is more of a community centre

18/09/2019

United Kingdom

Battle of the Premiers: Ex-PM Major joins legal battle against Johnson

Ex-British PM John Major, perhaps, is best prepared to understand what Boris Johnson is currently going through having himself battled against his lawmakers over the European Union when at the helm of the country.

18/09/2019

United Kingdom

Angry parent confronts Johnson at hospital — 'NHS has been destroyed'

The father of a sick child confronted British Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he visited an east London hospital on Wednesday.

18/09/2019

United Kingdom

UK-based Poles told to 'seriously consider returning home' post-Brexit

Poland's ambassador to the UK has urged his compatriots to "seriously consider returning" to their home country after Brexit.

18/09/2019

United Kingdom

Watch again: Supreme Court told parliament suspension 'was political'

A lawyer for Boris Johnson says prorogation is not a matter for the courts.

18/09/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Data sharing is essential for UK business. A no-deal Brexit would be catastrophic ǀ View

There is much talk about the importance of free movement of people and goods between Brexit Britain and the EU. More important than either of these, however, is the free movement of data.

18/09/2019