United Kingdom

Culture news

Queen singer Freddie Mercury's private possessions go to auction

Fancy owning one of Freddie Mercury's guitars? Here's your chance. All you need is a spare €100k.

26/04/2023

United Kingdom

UK's 'draconian' anti-strike laws slammed across Europe

"Ever since Brexit, the UK’s standing in the world continues to decline and this [legislation] is another nail in the coffin," commented a Scottish MP.

26/04/2023

Living

Zero-waste chef Max La Manna shares his tips for cutting food waste

From carrot top pesto to potato peel crisps, here are some tips for curbing your climate impact on Stop Food Waste Day.

26/04/2023

Food and Drink

Rude Food: Would you pay to be insulted while eating dinner?

Menus are thrown at customers, vegans shamed and dares dished out: a night at Karen's Diner is not for the easily-offended.

26/04/2023

Design

Designers and their homes - Matilde Mourinho's London town house

Matilde Mourinho, the daughter of football manager Jose, invites Euronews Culture into her stunning London abode

26/04/2023

Green News

Climate activists who scaled UK bridge jailed for 5 years

“I wasn’t expecting it to be that long," said one. Why were the pair given "draconian" sentences, and how has JSO reacted?

25/04/2023

No Comment

Watch: London's Beefeaters don uniforms with insignia of Charles III

The Tower of London's Yeomen Warders, nicknamed ‘Beefeaters’, open the Tower to the public on their first day in a new uniform to mark the change in monarch.

24/04/2023

Climate

Over 60,000 people came out for The Big One. What happens now?

Extinction Rebellion UK has vowed to 'step up' its campaigns, after the government failed to meet protesters' climate demands.

24/04/2023

United Kingdom

Doctors slam British government's Rwanda asylum policy

The latest intervention comes ahead of a legal appeal set to begin this week, to try and force the government to not roll back promises made to people seeking asylum.

24/04/2023

United Kingdom

'Crisis' as one homeless person dies every 6.5 hours in UK

Charities say a toxic cocktail of cuts, criminalisation, and crackdowns is making life even harder for the UK’s most vulnerable people.

24/04/2023

United Kingdom

UK Labour Party suspends MP Diane Abbott over racism comments

The UK Labour Party on Sunday suspended Diane Abbott, the first black woman to sit in the House of Commons, over a letter she wrote about racism.

23/04/2023

Culture news

The vocal coach using drama techniques to improve people's lives

Sam Malone is a professional vocal coach but instead of just working with actors, he's expanded his practice to therapeutic and business clients.

23/04/2023

Experiences

Europe’s best steam train trips for a romantic rail adventure

Experience the true romance of slow travel on these historic steam train journeys in Europe.

23/04/2023

No Comment

The Big One four-day climate change protest is taking place in London

Climate activists Extinction Rebellion are holding the Big One, a four-day series of marches, speeches and demonstrations in London to call for greener policies in government to prevent global warming.

22/04/2023

United Kingdom

Extinction Rebellion climate protestors rally in London

Climate protest group Extinction Rebellion is holding four days on protests in the UK.

22/04/2023

No Comment

WATCH: UK Royals enjoy a game of darts in Birmingham

The Prince and Princess of Wales participated in two games of darts in Birmingham on Thursday while on a trip marking the city's diverse culture and heritage.

21/04/2023

Culture news

UK's National Tea Day: Who actually likes green tea though?

The traditional British cuppa has fallen out of favour as herbal and fruit teas' popularity soars.

21/04/2023

Green News

More than 30,000 people expected in London for 4 day climate protest

XR and 200 other organisations including Greenpeace are demanding an end to the fossil fuel era.

21/04/2023

Culture news

We tried the new Wes Anderson TikTok trend

Everyone's favourite quirky director is the latest focus of TikTok's best videos. Euronews Culture thought we'd give it our own spin.

21/04/2023

United Kingdom

'Mr Incinerator': Britain's deputy PM resigns after bullying report

Dominic Raab has slammed the investigation process as "flawed", saying it sets "a dangerous precedent".

21/04/2023

Climate

Biggest climate protests since 2019 planned for London this weekend

Extinction Rebellion has issued a warning to the UK government that they will escalate their protests if their demands are not met.

21/04/2023

United Kingdom

Britain 'gambling its democracy' with voting changes, warn experts

New rules have prompted some to fear millions of voters will be shut out of elections.

21/04/2023

Culture news

Liam Gallagher thinks AI Oasis album is 'mega!’

The eight-track album by indie band Breezer appears to have received the seal of approval from the singer.

20/04/2023

Culture news

How TikTok became an essential platform for musicians

The new Ed Sheeran single spent six days available exclusively to TikTok users before its actual release. As the platform comes under increased scrutiny, why is it more essential than ever for musicians?

20/04/2023

United Kingdom

Stabbings are spreading 'like a virus' in Britain. Why?

Knife crime has lept by more than 34% over the last decade in England and Wales, according to data.

20/04/2023

Food and Drink

Celebrating King Charles III's new reign with a... coronation quiche?

Every royal occasion comes with its own unique recipe. To celebrate the ascension to the throne of Charles III, he wants Brits to tuck into a quiche.

19/04/2023