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UK marks gloomy third year Brexit anniversary

Britain will be the only major economy to suffer a recession this year, according to IMF forecasts. Even sanction-slapped Russia is expected to grow.

31/01/2023

Culture news

Euroviews. Liverpool collects 'keys' to host Eurovision song contest

Culture Liverpool is providing an exclusive look behind the scenes as it plans and prepares to host Europe's largest live music event.

31/01/2023

Culture news

Women now allowed to participate in Europe's largest fire festival

For the first time in its 142-year history, women and girls will participate in the torchlit procession at Lerwick's Up Helly Aa festival.

31/01/2023

Art

Visually impaired artist exhibits colourful Braille art in London

'The Power of Touch' is acclaimed visually impaired artist Clarke Reynolds' first London solo exhibition.

31/01/2023

United Kingdom

Eurostar leaves hundreds of seats empty to avoid passport queues

Eurostar is intentionally leaving hundreds of seats empty to avoid queues at British passport control. Since Brexit was finalised, British citizens have had to get their documents stamped when entering the European Union.

31/01/2023

Culture news

"It's my Frenchness" - Eva Green defends text messages in court

Sure, she called production staff "evil" and “shitty peasants … from Hampshire”, but come on, she's French!

31/01/2023

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson says Putin said he could hit him with missile

In a new interview, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said President Vladimir Putin did not seem serious about avoiding war in the days before Russia invaded Ukraine.

30/01/2023

Travel News

Can I get my money back? The facts on cancelled Flybe flights

The UK regional airline has gone bust for the second time in three years.

30/01/2023

United Kingdom

Kremlin says Putin did not threaten Boris Johnson with missile attack

The former British Prime Minister has made the allegations in a three-part BBC documentary that airs on Monday night.

30/01/2023

United Kingdom

UK Conservative party chairman fired after inquiry into tax affairs

Pressure had been building on Nadhim Zahawi amid allegations he settled a multimillion-euro unpaid tax bill while he was in charge of the UK Treasury.

29/01/2023

United Kingdom

Some EU citizens in the UK may to repay state handouts

Some EU citizens living in the UK may have to repay state benefits after it was revealed a government error showed 141,000 people refused the right to remain had still been able to collect handouts.

28/01/2023

Culture news

Why I loved Dame Vivienne Westwood

Late designer Vivienne Westwood wasn't perfect. But that's what made her the hero the fashion world desperately needed.

28/01/2023

Culture news

Royal Opera House cuts ties with BP

British cultural institutions are all jumping to drop associations with oil money. How do other European museums compare?

27/01/2023

United Kingdom

'Devastating': EU student numbers in UK drop by half since Brexit

The findings reveal "very clearly the impact of the sort of loss of freedom of movement, say campaigners.

27/01/2023

Green News

Is your toilet cleaner greenwashing you? UK opens investigation

2023 promises to be the year that regulators really crack down on misleading green claims.

27/01/2023

Culture news

Eva Green called "diva" in court over film collapse

Production of 'A Patriot' stopped in 2019. Now the film company and the actor are facing each other in court.

27/01/2023

Culture news

Britain wants to ban laughing gas to reduce anti-social behaviour

Nitrous Oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas, is the second most used drug in 16-24-year-olds after cannabis and is at the centre of an anti-social behaviour row.

27/01/2023

Eco-Innovation

This device captures microplastic pollution from car tyres

Meet the award-winning startup that created a device which collects harmful microplastics released from your car tyres.

26/01/2023

Living

The emissions-saving solutions that also help you live longer

Better insulation, less red meat, more exercise: These are the climate-friendly changes that will improve your life expectancy.

26/01/2023

Culture news

Why was the Madonna biopic cancelled?

The chance to star in the queen of pop's biopic had stars going through 11-hour days in a Madonna bootcamp.

26/01/2023

Green News

The battle between two energy giants that risks the UK’s climate goals

Studies have shown the risk of boats used to monitor carbon leaks colliding with wind turbines fixed to the sea floor.

24/01/2023

United Kingdom

Post-Brexit: Chances of EU and UK changing deal 'slim', report claims

Despite Britain taking a big economic hit and public support for Brexit waning, the latest UK In a Changing Europe (UKICE) report claimed major changes to the UK-EU relationship were unlikely.

24/01/2023

Sport

Frank Lampard sacked as Everton manager

Frank Lampard was fired as the manager of English club Everton on Monday after winning just nine of his 38 Premier League matches since taking over.

23/01/2023

Culture news

One of Princess Diana's favourite dresses going up for auction

One of Princess Diana's favourite dresses is going up for auction at Sotheby's on 27 January and is expected to fetch between €73,000 and €110,000.

23/01/2023

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Watch: Chinese dragon performs during New Year's Day parade in London

Watch as a Chinese dragon performs during a New Year's Day parade in London to welcome the Year of the Rabbit.

22/01/2023

United Kingdom

Police fine UK PM Rishi Sunak for not wearing a seatbelt

Police issue a fixed penalty notice to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for not wearing a seatbelt after a video he uploaded to social media

21/01/2023