United Kingdom

Economy

UK’s technical recession raises doubts about Sunak’s economic claims

The UK slid into a technical recession at the end of 2023 because of increased inflation and soaring interest rates.

28/03/2024

Travel News

UK travel warning: Why you should renew your passport before April

UK passport fees are set to increase again next month.

28/03/2024

Creators

Meet the artisan jeweller whose ethical designs are inspired by nature

Clio Saskia uses recycled 18 karat gold for her collection work, as well as ethically sourced, traceable sapphires and other gemstones she mined herself.

28/03/2024

Health news

Can this local samba drum class help Parkinson’s disease patients?

Researchers at Cardiff University are hoping to launch a study to discover if there is clinical evidence that drumming classes are improving the lives of Parkinson’s disease patients.

28/03/2024

Culture news

Beloved eagle owl retires after three decades at Warwick Castle

Ernie, the wise African Verreaux's eagle owl, is spreading his wings for a well-deserved retirement after charming audiences for three decades at the UK's Warwick Castle.

27/03/2024

Culture news

Theatre of dreams: How to solve the problem of staging sci-fi

As a new stage production of 'Minority Report' tours the UK, we look at the new trend of impressive sci-fi theatre adaptations.

27/03/2024

Culture news

Listen to how music sounded and spread in 17th century England

The sale and distribution of popular songs was completely different in the 17th century but there are still some elements which remain within today's music industry right across the continent...

27/03/2024

Business

US all of a flutter over UK online sports betting and iGaming operator

Flutter Entertainment's growth driven by US operations which saw a 55.6% revenue surge. Bank of America names it top pick while Goldman Sachs forecasts doubling of earnings by 2026.

27/03/2024

Tech News

UK court orders delay to WikiLeaks' Julian Assange's extradition to US

Judges at the UK's High Court are seeking assurances from the United States that Assange would not face the death penalty.

26/03/2024

Tech News

Why is WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange facing extradition?

Julian Assange is fighting a final attempt to avoid extradition on espionage charges. Euronews Next takes a look back at how we got to this point.

26/03/2024

United Kingdom

'Slaughtered': UK farmers protest post-Brexit rules and trade deals

London negotiated the "worst trade deals in the world" after the UK's exit from the EU, claimed the founder of Save British Farming.

26/03/2024

United Kingdom

French police use 'aggressive' tactics against migrant boats: Footage

Images have emerged showing French police using "aggressive tactics" in attempts to deter migrant boats from reaching the United Kingdom.

25/03/2024

Business

Chinese battery maker plans to build UK’s biggest gigafactory

EVE Energy has allegedly pledged an initial £1.2 billion to create a battery plant on the outskirts of Coventry, England.

25/03/2024

Culture news

Pattie Boyd’s personal collection sells for €3.2 million at auction

Pattie Boyd’s collection blew past pre-sale estimates. It included letters, photos and artwork that gave insight into her life and infamous love triangle with George Harrison and Eric Clapton.

25/03/2024

Business

Legoland owner builds in 'surge pricing' for visitors

Merlin joins in criticism of the UK government for failing to bring back a tax cut for overseas visitors, saying it makes it hard to plan big investments.

25/03/2024

United Kingdom

Reform UK: The right-wing party that could transform British politics

Having attracted its first MP in the form of a Tory defector, the former Brexit Party is catching up with the government in the polls.

25/03/2024

Health news

What do we know about Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis?

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, shocked the world when she revealed she was undergoing treatment for cancer. Here's what we know about her recovery.

23/03/2024

Health news

'So proud': King Charles hails Kate's courage after cancer news

The Princess of Wales said on Friday she is undergoing "preventative chemotherapy" to treat cancer.

22/03/2024

Business

Nationwide apologises to customers as tech glitch delays payments

Nationwide is one of the latest to see IT glitches, following the likes of Sainsbury’s, McDonald’s, Greggs and Tesco, amongst others.

22/03/2024

Health news

Scientists in the UK developing the world's first lung cancer vaccine

The new LungVax vaccine will use technology similar to the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID vaccine.

22/03/2024

Art

Three Rubens paintings to stay at Courtauld after restitution claims

The UK government has denied a claim for three Rubens paintings to be returned to the heirs of Franz Wilhelm Koenigs.

21/03/2024

Economy

Bank of England holds rates steady, inflation set to drop

The Bank of England has held the interest rate at 5.25%, with one dissent by Swati Dhingra advocating for a 0.25% cut. Projections see inflation dipping below the target in Q2 2024.

21/03/2024

Culture news

#WhereIsKate Chaos and speculation surrounds UK's Royal Family

#WhereIsKate is trending online as the UK’s Royal Family digs in their heels and allows rumours and speculations to run rife.

21/03/2024

United Kingdom

Vaughan Gething elected as first minister of Wales

Gething's election as first minister of Wales marks a historic moment as he becomes the UK's first black leader of a government.

20/03/2024

Culture news

Damien Hirst's 1990s works actually built in 2017 says new report

Has the Turner Prize-winning artist misled the public about the creation dates of three famous artworks?

20/03/2024

United Kingdom

Skilled refugees locked out of UK workforce despite skills shortage

More than one in five senior managers in the United Kingdom believe UK citizens should be given preference for job vacancies, research shows.

20/03/2024