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United Kingdom

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologies at COVID inquiry

The UK's Covid inquiry unfolds with PM Rishi Sunak taking the stand, expressing deep apologies for those affected by the pandemic.

11/12/2023

Scenes

Meet the kid racer pushing the pedals towards Formula One

In partnership with Media City

“You can't think of it as a hobby. Karting is life. Eat, sleep, kart, repeat.”

11/12/2023

United Kingdom

Anguish over 'ban' on most UK citizens marrying foreign nationals

"The government is willing to sacrifice the rights of British citizens who happen to fall in love across borders," one rights advocate told Euronews.

11/12/2023

Art

Exhibition of 'Accidentally Wes Anderson' photographs opens in London

The Accidentally Wes Anderson Exhibition in South Kensington, London, is the latest manifestation of a social media phenomenon that began six years ago when Wally Koval, a self-proclaimed "nerd" and "Anderson fan-boy," launched an Instagram account with the same name.

11/12/2023

Travel News

UK is relaxing entry rules for French students on school trips

Plans have been announced to ease travel restrictions for French pupils coming to the UK on school trips.

08/12/2023

United Kingdom

Coastal erosion tears away homes in eastern England

Coastal communities across the UK and Europe face an uncertain future, as climate change speeds up erosion. In England, the region of East Anglia is already suffering the consequences.

08/12/2023

United Kingdom

UK paid £240m for blocked Rwanda asylum deal amid more party divisions

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has doubled down in efforts to implement his governments blocked plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda, despite deep divisions and steep financial cost.

08/12/2023

Markets

Post-Brexit financial reforms a dud, says parliamentary committee

The UK Treasury promised to boost the competitiveness of the country's financial sector post-Brexit. One year on, MPs say these "big promises" are undelivered.

08/12/2023

Economy

Why are Gen X workers in the UK so pessimistic about retirement?

Those born between 1965 and 1980 expect to be working for longer as they miss out on pension benefits enjoyed by their parents.

08/12/2023

United Kingdom

Pro-Palestine activists blockade BAE Systems over ties to Israel

Activists in Glasgow have staged a blockade at the BAE Systems factory, joined by coordinated protests across the UK and Europe, urging the company to sever ties with Israel and calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

07/12/2023

Culture news

British writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah dies, aged 65

The Birmingham-born writer was known for his poetry, music, acting roles and also for refusing to accept a royal honour from the Queen in protest against the government's policies and Britain's colonial legacy.

07/12/2023

Culture news

Chanel's Métiers d'art show takes over Manchester

The northern English city's burgeoning status as the place to be was further cemented by the French luxury brand's fashion pilgrimage.

07/12/2023

Economy

UK house prices rise again after market downturn

UK house prices have risen for the second consecutive month in response to high demand and softening economic conditions.

07/12/2023

Economy

UK mortgage rates could stay higher for longer - here's some advice

Cooling inflation rates could reduce the interest payments due on variable mortgage plans, but analysts warn this won’t happen just yet.

07/12/2023

Green News

This beloved station cat spent her life ‘on duty’ as a pest controller

‘A gentle little soul’: A British railway station cat who rose to global fame has died aged 12.

06/12/2023

Markets

LSE outage: What happened and which companies were impacted?

Euronews Business looks at what was behind the London Stock Exchange outage on 5 December and which companies were affected.

06/12/2023

Art

Tom Hanks takes Londoners to the moon with immersive show

A new immersive documentary produced by actor Tom Hanks retraces the Apollo missions which landed 12 people on the moon.

06/12/2023

Art

Jesse Darling wins Turner Prize 2023 with 'delirious' everyday objects

One of Britain's most prestigious contemporary arts awards has been won by the Berlin based artist Jesse Darling for an 'outstanding exhibition' of commonplace objects.

06/12/2023

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson apologies to pandemic victims at COVID inquiry

The former UK leader will speak at the ongoing inquiry on Wednesday and Thursday, following criticism from colleagues and the public on how he handled the pandemic.

06/12/2023

Experiences

Iconic Harry Potter train at risk of closure due to safety concerns

Jacobite journeys across Scotland’s Glenfinnan Viaduct are in jeopardy next year.

05/12/2023

United Kingdom

Arms sales to Israel land UK government in court

Nearly 16,000 people - mostly women and children - have been killed in Gaza so far, with the UN warning of an "even more hellish scenario" yet to come.

05/12/2023

Business

UK reins in Christmas spending as cost of living squeeze continues

British retailers missed out on a pre-Christmas sales spike in November as customers limited spending on non-essential items, according to data released on Tuesday.

05/12/2023

Art

Turner Prize 2023: Who's competing for Britain's top arts award?

The winner of this year's Turner Prize will be revealed at an award ceremony in Eastbourne's Winter Garden on Tuesday 5 December.

05/12/2023

wellbeing

Feeling stressed? You can cuddle cows to relieve anxiety at this farm

Visitors are flocking to Dumble Farm in Yorkshire, UK, to harness the potential mental health benefits of being up close with their furry residents.

04/12/2023

Economy

Why are UK workers losing thousands of pounds?

Average UK households are £8,300 poorer than their counterparts in countries like France, Germany and the Netherlands, according to a new report by the Resolution Foundation and LSE.

04/12/2023

United Kingdom

Baroness Glenys Kinnock, former MEP & minister for Europe, dies at 79

The "proud democratic socialist" was an MEP for Wales in Brussels for 15 years and also spent much of her career campaigning for Europe, Africa and the UN.

03/12/2023