United Kingdom

Green News

Scotland produces enough renewable energy to meet 100% of demand

Scotland aims to generate enough energy from green sources to cater for its own needs and to contribute to other countries’ electricity supply.

29/01/2024

Green News

Greta Thunberg protests outside UK’s biggest private jet airport

The airport is seeking to increase its maximum number of flights to 70,000 a year, including private trips with pets.

29/01/2024

Business

UK company profit warnings worse than during 2008 bank crisis

One in five UK companies warns of declining profits as high interest rates take their toll.

29/01/2024

Business

UK financial firms are hungry for AI - what's hindering progress?

Most insurance and banking companies are incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their workflow, but obstacles remain, according to a new report.

29/01/2024

Creators

Meet the creator of the smallest micro art in history

As a child, Dr Willard Wigan's teachers told him he would amount to nothing, but now he's a celebrated micro artist famous for his microscopic handmade creations.

29/01/2024

United Kingdom

Britain's post-Brexit trade talks with Canada break down over dairy

The two nations have put a halt to their trade discussions after they couldn’t come to an agreement over dairy products.

26/01/2024

Economy

UK rental market slows as tenants hit ‘affordability ceiling’

The average UK rent price has risen to yet another new high, although supply and demand is starting to even out.

26/01/2024

Lifestyle

Watch: Kidult collectables are the top trend at London Toy Fair 2024

From robotic football trainers to the booming kidult collectables sector for ages 12 and above, the London Toy Fair showcased a playground of innovation.

26/01/2024

Green News

Majority of Brits don’t understand key climate language, study reveals

Three-quarters of the British public have a poor understanding of commonly-used climate terminology like ‘environmentally friendly’ and ‘locally grown’.

25/01/2024

Business

UK's flagship nuclear plant hit by more delays as costs balloon

Taking into account price rises, the final cost is one-third higher than expected and the construction takes years longer, developer EDF said.

25/01/2024

United Kingdom

UK army chief warns citizens to prepare for massive war with Russia

The top general likens the situation in Ukraine to the crises of 1914 and 1937 and insists that only 'citizen armies' will be able to defeat the coming onslaught on the West's way of life.

24/01/2024

Health news

'I’m scared': UK patients struggle to access epilepsy medication

A national shortage of some epilepsy medications in the UK is putting patients' safety at risk.

23/01/2024

Economy

UK government borrowing falls: What does it mean for taxes?

Hopes build for a cut in taxes as UK government borrowing drops sharply in December.

23/01/2024

Culture news

Two Oedipus productions announced simultaneously in London

Like mother, like son. Two London theatres seem to copy each other by launching productions of 'Oedipus' at the same time.

23/01/2024

Economy

A 'torrid' time for UK regions as they level down, not up

The average UK citizen is £10,200 poorer than they were as a result of the "Great Recession", says a new report by the Centre for Cities.

23/01/2024

Work

UK struggles with high levels of stress-related work absence

Employers don't have a plan in place to identify signs of chronic stress and prevent burnout, according to almost half of the workers surveyed.

23/01/2024

Culture news

English-learners in UK want teachers to explain Gen Z slang

A new study found 71% of the UK's foreign students want teachers to explain English slang they hear on TikTok. Plus, we help break down some English idioms.

22/01/2024

Economy

Too expensive to die: UK funeral costs soar as inflation bites

The overall cost of end-of-life services in the UK has reached an unprecedented amount, meaning that it's not just getting expensive to live in the country, but to die there too.

22/01/2024

Economy

Parents: A guide to saving for your child's financial future

Most parents want to give their children the best chance in life, but many don't know how to maximise their savings.

22/01/2024

United Kingdom

UK government accused of frightening immigrants into leaving

EU citizens in the UK are "expected to beg, bend their knee and show remorse for not knowing" about post-Brexit visa changes, Euronews was told.

22/01/2024

United Kingdom

Storm Isha whips UK and Ireland

After a peak gust of 160km per hour overnight, the Met Office said on its social media that Storm Isha is now moving away.

22/01/2024

Culture news

Will traditional leather soon be a thing of the past?

The leather industry is facing more consumers and companies turning towards vegan alternatives while scientists get closer to making bags and shoes out of lab-grown fabrics. Is this the end of leather?

22/01/2024

United Kingdom

Six-legged dog adjusts to life on four paws after surgery

A Spaniel born with six legs that was found abandoned in a car park in Wales is now like other dogs after having her extra limbs surgically removed.

21/01/2024

Experiences

Watch: I took an ‘ice dip’ in the North Sea and survived

Forget about Finland, go to Northumberland to try 'ice dipping' this winter.

21/01/2024

Business

Almost 3,000 jobs to be cut as UK’s largest steelworks goes green

Indian-owned firm Tata Steel plans to close both of its blast coal powered furnaces in south Wales to focus on more eco-friendly production.

19/01/2024

Economy

UK shoppers tightened their purse strings over Christmas

The gloomy picture is fuelling fears of a recession, with the December fall being the biggest one recorded since January 2021, a period that was heavily affected by pandemic-related restrictions.

19/01/2024