United Kingdom

Culture news

British Museum to digitise collection to prevent more thefts

The British Museum, one of the most visited in the world, has been dealing with the aftermath of thefts which highlighted internal failings and led to the exit of its director.

18/10/2023

Green News

Greta Thunberg charged after protesting London oil conference

‘Oscars of oil’: What is the Energy Intelligence Forum and why are Fossil Free London activists trying to shut it down?

18/10/2023

Economy

UK inflation remains unchanged but still way above target

The UK has the highest rate of inflation in the G7, with the EU due to release its own inflation figures later today.

18/10/2023

Culture news

Making music out of antisemitism: Uri Agnon on his new play

Speaking to Euronews Culture, the Israeli writer and composer explains how his views of antisemitism changed upon moving to the UK and how that experience has inspired his latest musical.

18/10/2023

Health news

Scotland launches UK's first anti-HIV campaign in 40 years

European health agencies have repeatedly warned that persistent stigma against HIV-positive people means many are going untested and undiagnosed for years.

17/10/2023

Economy

UK pay overtakes inflation for first time in almost two years

Average earnings excluding bonuses rose at an annual rate of 7.8% from June to August 2023 - welcome news for some amid the cost of living crisis.

17/10/2023

Business

Rolls-Royce to cut up to 2,500 jobs worldwide

Rolls-Royce said it is building a company "fit for the future".

17/10/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: How Bristol startup IMDb became the Internet’s favour

17 October 1990: The day Bristol native Col Needham posted his movie-listing software to the Internet and IMDb was born.

17/10/2023

Health news

New 3D printing technique could help to repair brain injuries

Researchers could help to repair brain injuries by 3D printing human stem cells.

17/10/2023

Green News

Why is Oatly offering free advertising space to Big Dairy?

Milk production is responsible for 2.8 per cent of UK greenhouse gas emissions, according to government statistics.

16/10/2023

Eco-Innovation

These flooded coal mines are being used to heat hundreds of homes

Abandoned coal mines are providing a surprisingly potent source of zero-carbon energy in Europe.

14/10/2023

Nature

Beavers reintroduced to London after 400 years

Beavers brought back from local extinction can now be seen in the wilds of west London.

13/10/2023

Business

UK: King Charles III’s new nature-inspired coin designs

The King oversaw the design of the latest Royal Mint coins, which feature fauna and flora patterns and will reportedly help children learn to count.

13/10/2023

Business

Microsoft’s game-changing Activision deal gets UK approval

The UK's competition authority has finally approved Microsoft's €65 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard. It's one of the biggest technology deals ever.

13/10/2023

Green News

Massive solar space farm could be orbiting above the Earth by 2035

The company says the solar space technology would produce more renewable energy than terrestrial equivalents.

12/10/2023

Travel News

Eurostar rival Evolyn is set to hit the tracks by 2025

Eurostar’s 30-year monopoly on cross-Channel trains could be about to end.

12/10/2023

Economy

British economy creeps forward

The UK’s GDP grew slightly in August, driven by the services sector.

12/10/2023

Business

KPMG fined record £21 million for Carillion audits

The fine is the highest ever handed down by the UK's Financial Reporting Council.

12/10/2023

United Kingdom

UK businesses call for help as shoplifting problem escalates

The government-in-waiting say they'll tackle theft with a new law – but business across the country continue to struggle against shoplifters.

12/10/2023

Art

London exhibition presents planets, pendulums and AI-generated text

The art collective United Visual Artists is inviting visitors to explore an extraordinary amalgamation of planets, pendulums, and AI-generated words as part of a new exhibition at London's 180 Studios.

11/10/2023

Health news

Scientists use gene editing to make world's first flu-immune chickens

Gene editing techniques were used to change parts of chicken DNA to limit the spread of bird flu in a world first.

11/10/2023

United Kingdom

Euroviews. We need nature if we want us and our businesses to keep growing

Leaders are coming to recognise that their passion for nature and the great outdoors can be used as a force for good to drive change and build cohesiveness in the business community, Will Hayler writes.

11/10/2023

Travel News

Travel warning: London airport closed following major fire

5 people were taken to hospital with smoke inhalation but there are no known fatalities.

11/10/2023

Eco-Innovation

‘World’s largest offshore wind farm’ produces power for the first time

A single rotation of this wind turbine - twice as tall as the London Eye - can power a home for two days.

10/10/2023

Health news

First human clinical trial of cat allergy vaccine to be launched in UK

The first patients were recruited at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London to begin clinical trials.

10/10/2023

Sport

UK and Ireland to host football's Euro 2028 tournament

The five neighboring UEFA member federations - England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland - had been a long-time favourite to win the tournament bid.

10/10/2023