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United Kingdom

The ones that got away: dramatic police chase on River Thames

Many Londoners thought they were watching the filming of an action movie on Friday evening as four jet-skis raced up the River Thames with police boats in hot pursuit.

04/08/2018

United Kingdom

UK teenager with 'deeply entrenched' radical views jailed for life

Safaa Boular, 18, was convicted of preparing terrorism acts at home after failing to travel to Syria to join militants of the so-called Islamic State.

03/08/2018

Business

Bank of England governor issues Brexit warning

With less than eight months to go until Britain quits the European Union, the Governor of the Bank of England has issued a warning.

03/08/2018

Living

The summer of Jessica Clements

We caught up with multi-skilled influencer and Chanel beauty muse to discuss summer beauty tips and eco-couscious lifestyle.

03/08/2018

United Kingdom

Documentary on Ed Sheeran highlights his creativity

"Songwriter" provides an insight into the musician's work as it shows how the 27 year old created his successful album DIVIDE

02/08/2018

United Kingdom

Bank of England raises interest rates but Brexit fears weigh on pound

The Bank of England lifted interest rates on Thursday, but the pound fell amid uncertainty over Brexit and cautious comments from the Bank’s Governor Mark Carney.

02/08/2018

United Kingdom

Funeral firm advertising 'low cost cremations' sparks online debate

A UK-based price-comparison website specialising in funerals has sparked debate online over its unique advertising campaign

02/08/2018

United Kingdom

England to consider bidding for 2030 World Cup

Move comes after team reached semi-final in this year's tournament.

02/08/2018

United Kingdom

UK anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson freed on bail

Robinson had been jailed on charges of breaking rules banning reporting of details from ongoing court cases.

01/08/2018

United Kingdom

US embassy in London auctions off loo rolls

The US embassy in London is auctioning surplus property online, including some 2,000 loo rolls.

01/08/2018

United Kingdom

​Coffin carriers scrapped at Novichok victim's funeral

Dawn Sturgess, 44, died in hospital on July 8 after being contaminated with the Novichok nerge agent.

30/07/2018

United Kingdom

Euroviews. UK must do more to tackle sex slavery at home | View

On World Day against Trafficking in Persons, it's clear the British government has a long way to go to end widespread sexual exploitation happening within its own borders, despite claiming to be a leader in the fight against modern slavery.

30/07/2018

United Kingdom

Thomas Cook cancels trips to captive killer whale attractions

The decision means customers will no longer be able to purchase tickets to SeaWorld in Florida or Loro Parque in Tenerife from the company as of next summer.

29/07/2018

United Kingdom

Is Europe’s swing to populism fuelling anti-Semitism?

Europe has voted for populist parties in increasing numbers over the last decade and it's a trend some are linking to the encouragement of anti-Semitism.

27/07/2018

United Kingdom

UK regulations for political ads don’t exist – but what if they did?

Political advertising in the UK is not regulated, meaning made-up claims can be printed and shared with near impunity.

27/07/2018

United Kingdom

Eurotunnel becomes latest victim of European heatwave

The Channel Tunnel rail link has been experiencing long delays since Thursday due to "extreme heat".

27/07/2018

Sport

Watch: Ex-Man Utd boss Sir Alex thanks staff after leaving hosptial

Ex-Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken for the first time since leaving hospital after a brain haemorrhage.

26/07/2018

United Kingdom

Euroviews. No Deal Brexit isn't an option | View

The UK government's policy on Brexit remains that “No Deal is better than a bad deal”. It should be obvious to all now though that it isn’t, says a former UK negotiator in the European Union.

25/07/2018

United Kingdom

British teen saves lives with messages of hope on bridge

Messages attached to England's Wearmouth Bridge by 18-year-old Paige Hunter have already stopped six people from taking their own lives.

25/07/2018

United Kingdom

British court forces woman to remain married until 2020

Tini Owens wants a divorce, but the law says she must stay married until 2020.

25/07/2018

United Kingdom

Novichok survivor Charlie Rowley: 'my partner fell ill in 15 minutes'

The British man poisoned with the nerve agent claims the substance which killed Dawn Sturgess and left him ill was found in a sealed perfume box.

25/07/2018

Eco-Innovation

A luxury yacht in the skies

The world's longest aircraft plans luxurious expeditions

24/07/2018

Business

London black cab drivers could sue Uber

Cabbies are considering a class-suit action against the ride-hailing app for loss of earnings after it was granted a temporary license to operate in London.

24/07/2018

United Kingdom

'Britain would not seek death penalty block for IS suspects': UK minister

Britain's home secretary has said that the UK will not oppose the use of the death penalty if two alleged Islamic state members were extradited to the US.

23/07/2018

United Kingdom

Four men arrested over acid attack on toddler

The four men aged between 22 and 39 have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm after the three year old suffered from burns to his face and arm

23/07/2018

Europe News

Why is Europe still waiting for large-scale, Amazon-style drone deliveries?

In partnership with Airbus-sponsored

A Kenyan cargo arline is aiming to be the first to provide a large-scale postal and medical delivery service in Africa, yet they cannot do the same in Europe - why?

22/07/2018