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United Kingdom

Euroviews. Here's why a gay couple doesn't feel welcome in the Church of England

Gay and lesbian couples should be able to marry in church, and clergy should be free to do so as well, Reverend Andrew Foreshew-Cain argues.

14/02/2023

Food and Drink

Dating tips from First Dates UK's Fred Sirieix and Laura Tott

Dating is hard. Luckily we have some of the best experts on the case for you. Maître d' and waitress from the First Dates UK restaurant Fred Sirieix and Laura Tott are on hand to give Euronews Culture their top tips.

14/02/2023

Green News

London eyes up 'lights out' rule for skyscrapers at night

The initiative will “cut light pollution and save energy”, promised the City of London Corporation, the financial district governing body.

13/02/2023

No Comment

Watch: London 'carnival' in support of Wikileaks founder Assange

The WikiLeaks founder has been imprisoned in the UK since 2019, where he is awaiting the hearing of his appeal against the British government's decision to extradite him.

12/02/2023

Experiences

A train lover’s dream: How it feels to ride the Caledonian Sleeper

The sleeper train is an efficient, fun and sustainable way to travel between Edinburgh and London. Could it be getting cheaper too?

12/02/2023

Nature

Take a look at 5 stunning animal photos that captured people’s hearts

A ghostly snow leopard, playful polar bear and tragic baby monkey were voted top in the Natural History Museum competition.

09/02/2023

Green News

Shell’s board of directors personally sued in world first climate case

The claim filed by environmental law charity ClientEarth has the backing of investors who hold 12 million shares in the company.

09/02/2023

Experiences

Meet the man racing his disease to visit all 272 London tube stations

Travelling on the tube with ataxia is like 'navigating in 3D', says a photographer who is capturing the beauty in each station.

08/02/2023

United Kingdom

UK Supreme Court confirms legality of Northern Ireland Brexit protocol

A legal challenge, brought by pro-Brexit activists and former leaders of Northern Ireland's largest unionist parties, was dismissed by the London court.

08/02/2023

Culture news

Mary, Queen of Scots’ secret letters are no longer a secret

The letters shed new light on Mary's captivity.

08/02/2023

Green News

England built 2 onshore wind turbines in 2022. We asked experts why

A former UK Prime Minister's decision has stalled the installation of onshore wind turbines in England.

08/02/2023

United Kingdom

'Freedom will win': Zelenskyy tells UK parliament

President Zelenskyy had talks with Rish Sunak, met King Charles and gave a speech to British parliamentarians in Westminster.

08/02/2023

Culture news

Why the Anglican Church blessing same-sex marriages is "incoherent"

"That's the language of an abuser." Reverend Andrew Foreshew-Cain, the first Anglican vicar to have a gay marriage tells Euronews Culture why the upcoming decision by the church to bless same-sex marriages is "incoherent".

08/02/2023

United Kingdom

Former British police officer sentenced for serial rapes

David Carrick had already admitted in court dozens of rapes and sexual assaults when he was a serving police officer in the southeast of England.

07/02/2023

United Kingdom

UK energy company BP's profits double in 2022

British energy supermajor BP has reported record annual earnings, fueling demands that the UK boost taxes on companies benefiting from the surge in energy prices.

07/02/2023

United Kingdom

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shuffles top government posts

Rishi Sunak has created some new government departments and reshuffled several top posts, shortly after marking his 100th day in office.

07/02/2023

Eco-Innovation

7 low-income families were given solar panels - here’s how they got on

Solar power isn’t just for “posh” homes. An expert shows how we can make the energy transition more accessible for everyone.

05/02/2023

Living

Here's how Green Football Weekend is gamifying climate action

Football fans are being encouraged to score ‘green goals’ for their team in a new climate campaign.

04/02/2023

Creators

Meet the origami artist who folds paper into stunning works of art

From plain bits of paper to incredible works of art - Polly Verity is an imaginative origami artist who's pioneered a process through which she can bring to life everyday objects. Meet the origami artist who can fold a sheet of paper

03/02/2023

Eco-Innovation

Why are UK farms going ‘veganic’? Meet the green agriculture pioneers

A British farmer who gave up cows to grow vegan cereal has been recognised by PETA's new Farming Awards.

03/02/2023

United Kingdom

Will Britain become a republic or keep the royal family?

Britain will celebrate King Charles's coronation in May with three days of pageantry, but is the republican movement getting stronger?

03/02/2023

Culture news

Leave your hat on: Britain's Jockey Club removes formal dress code

And they're off! But not perhaps in the way you were thinking. Britain's Jockey Club jumps to make the often exclusively rich sport of horseracing more accessible by ending dress code requirement.

02/02/2023

United Kingdom

Sunak marks 100 days as UK prime minister as problems mount

Sunak marks 100 days as UK prime minister as problems mount

02/02/2023

United Kingdom

Teachers and workers protest in London in biggest walkout of a decade

Thousands take to the streets in London as half a million teachers and workers strike throughout Britain, calling for higher wages in the largest walkout in more than a decade.

01/02/2023

Green News

Campaigners vow to fight ‘mad’ UK airport expansion

The High Court has given Bristol airport permission to increase its annual capacity from 10 million to 12 million passengers.

01/02/2023

Money

Collapse of FTX prompts 'robust' new crypto regulations in the UK

The UK's finance ministry said it wanted to set new standards to stop the flow of "dark money" after the collapse of the crypto exchange last year.

01/02/2023