United Kingdom

Health news

Surgeon who led Europe's first liver transplant dies aged 93

Roy Calne is considered one of the fathers of organ transplantation.

08/01/2024

Business

Rolls-Royce sees record sales as demand for all-electric car grows

Luxury car-maker Rolls-Royce reports "extraordinary" year, with record sales and rising demand in all-electric Spectre model.

08/01/2024

Business

JD Sports shares plummet following dire profit warning

JD Sports shares fell around 20% on Thursday, following the retail chain issuing a gloomier profit forecast than before

05/01/2024

Travel News

London tube strikes: Severe disruption expected for a full week

Industrial action planned in 2023 was averted after talks progressed, but negotiations appear to have stalled this time around.

05/01/2024

Culture news

Spice up your post: Spice Girls get 30th anniversary stamps

Baby, Posh, Ginger, Sporty and Scary are back... On your letters and postcards. Should you still send those.

05/01/2024

Markets

Which UK savings accounts pay the highest interest rates?

Euronews Business compares challenger and high street UK savings accounts to see which ones pay the highest interest rates.

05/01/2024

United Kingdom

Sunak says UK election won't take place until second half of 2024

Leader of the opposition Keir Starmer has hit back at the announcement, accusing the Prime Minister of 'squatting' in Downing Street.

04/01/2024

Culture news

The 'Grandfather of Warhammer' has died aged 68

Bryan Ansell, the “Grandfather of Warhammer”, has died aged 68.

03/01/2024

Healthcare

Thousands of UK junior doctors stage longest strike in NHS history

Thousands of doctors are going on strike in the UK in a six-day walkout set to be the longest in the history of the state-funded health service (NHS).

03/01/2024

Living

Always wanted to own chickens? This charity makes it possible

Could your next pet be a chicken rescued from an egg farm?

02/01/2024

Business

Here's some of the best options for starting a UK pension

Retirement may seem a long way off at the start of your career but it's never too early to start saving for a pension.

02/01/2024

Living

Inside the repair cafe making the world a ‘happier place’

How much does it cost to run a repair cafe? Here’s how to cut waste while raising money for charity.

01/01/2024

United Kingdom

Has Brexit been a failure? A majority of Brits think so

A new opinion poll has found that most British voters see leaving the EU as a huge failure for the country, especially around broken promises on NHS funding.

31/12/2023

United Kingdom

Legendary journalist John Pilger dies aged 84

The Australian-born writer and documentary filmmaker John Pilger has passed away after a long and successful career where he was often praised for his outspoken opinions.

31/12/2023

United Kingdom

Eurostar services resume following travel chaos

One of the tunnels used by the train company is back in operation - but Eurostar are warning of further delays and restrictions.

31/12/2023

Culture news

'The Full Monty' and 'Batman Begins' actor Tom Wilkinson dies at 75

The British actor died suddenly at home according to his agent.

30/12/2023

Health news

Duration vs distance: Why some people got COVID and others didn’t

A new Oxford University study found that the duration of an encounter with a person sick with COVID was as important as the distance kept from them.

29/12/2023

United Kingdom

Does owning a pet help prevent dementia among the elderly?

A recent study has found that looking after a pet - particularly among single and elderly people - could help slow down rates of cognitive decline.

28/12/2023

Travel News

Travel warning: Storm Gerrit disrupts trains and flights in UK

Yellow weather warnings have been issued for several parts of the UK on Wednesday with wintry conditions forecast.

28/12/2023

Green News

‘Localised tornado’ damages houses as Storm Gerrit sweeps across UK

The Scottish Green party has said climate change could be to blame for the storm.

28/12/2023

Food and Drink

Post-Brexit Brits will be able to buy pint-sized bottles of wine

The decision comes after decades of argument over EU rules governing units of measurement.

27/12/2023

Culture news

Defending 'Saltburn': Is the criticism of Emerald Fennell sexist?

Has Emerald Fennell been unfairly maligned where other male stylist directors would have been given a pass?

26/12/2023

Business

Drowning in heavy debt you can't afford? Here's some steps to consider

This is an expensive time of year for all of us but for those who are already feeling under the strain of financial pressure it can seem a desperate time.

26/12/2023

Art

Second suspect arrested in theft of Banksy stop sign artwork

A second suspect was arrested in the alleged theft of a work by the elusive street artist Banksy of a stop sign adorned with three military drones, London police said Sunday.

24/12/2023

United Kingdom

Criminal investigation launched over alleged abduction of British teen

Alex Batty, now 17, was missing for six years after being taken on a holiday to Spain. He has told the press he fled back to his native UK for his future.

22/12/2023

United Kingdom

Controversial restrictions on UK family visa rules eased

The UK government's changes were blasted as an "effective ban" on most UK citizens marrying foreign nationals.

22/12/2023