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Truss toils to stop UK economic turmoil from turning into tailspin

The British prime minister, in office for barely a month, is struggling to stem the tide amid massive market turmoil, gloomy economic forecasts and a catastrophic drop in ratings.

12/10/2022

Culture news

New game lets players crash the economy as British PM Liz Truss

The PM's first weeks in office have been eventful to say the least. Now, you can join her on her currency-wrecking journey thanks to a new online game...

12/10/2022

United Kingdom

King Charles III to be crowned on May 6th 2023

King Charles III will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May the 6th next year - in a ceremony that Buckingham Palace says will be "forward-looking"

11/10/2022

Work

Which European city is the best for coworking?

The rest of the world is trailing far behind the UK’s capital.

11/10/2022

My Europe Series

Meet the Scots who have changed their minds on independence

Feelings of 'betrayal', Brexit, and Westminster scandals have turned these Scots away from supporting their centuries-long union with England.

11/10/2022

United Kingdom

UK's highest court hears case for second vote on Scottish independence

Sturgeon said that if the courts blocked a referendum, “we put our case to people in an election or we give up on Scottish democracy”.

11/10/2022

Culture news

Frieze Sculpture: Merging art with nature at London's Regent's Park

London's Regent's Park has been transformed into an outdoor gallery, thanks to the return of the Frieze Sculpture Park. But what's on display?

11/10/2022

Food and Drink

Chef Ken Hom is still trying to teach Europeans to cook Chinese food

Ken Hom speaks to Euronews, reflecting on a career spent getting the British public to be as obsessed with Chinese cuisine as he is.

10/10/2022

Experiences

Slow travel: The highs and lows of 11 days at sea

Sailing down Loch Ness, through the Inner Hebrides and to Belfast’s Titanic Quarter taught me the joys of slow travel.

09/10/2022

Culture news

Eurovision 2023: Liverpool to stage next year's contest, says BBC

The English city was named ahead of Glasgow as the venue for the 2023 final. Organisers decided against holding the contest in Ukraine, which won this year's competition, because of Russia's war.

07/10/2022

United Kingdom

'We can get through the winter,' insists Truss, amid blackouts warning

Energy giant the National Grid warned British households could lose power for up to three hours if gas supplies run low.

07/10/2022

Travel News

Heathrow and Schiphol: An inside look at the impact of passenger caps

Heathrow airport has just announced the end of its 100,000 passenger cap. But what does that mean for flight prices and the travel experience?

07/10/2022

Culture news

Liz Truss v. M People: when musicians fight politicians

Liz Truss isn't the first politician to use a band's song without their permission. Here are some notable times bands fought back.

06/10/2022

United Kingdom

Irish FM welcomes 'mood music' change from UK on Northern Ireland

Recent events have raised hopes that the British government under Liz Truss is looking to improve relations with the EU and may renege on unilateral action.

05/10/2022

United Kingdom

How Brexit has harmed Liz Truss' quest for 'growth, growth and growth'

The UK PM hailed Brexit's "huge opportunities" as her party conference speech highlighted the need for economic growth. Yet many studies say one obstacle to that is Brexit itself.

05/10/2022

Health news

A simple eye test could accurately predict a future fatal heart attack

Researchers say the advantage of a AI-driven retinal scan are that they are non-invasive and the process is fully-automated.

05/10/2022

Culture news

The Beatles 'Love Me Do' at 60: why is it still so unique?

It was the debut single of the band who would go on to change everything. The Beatles made their first impression on an impressionable world with the wonderful 'Love Me Do'.

05/10/2022

United Kingdom

Key takeaways from Liz Truss' speech after protestors steal headlines

The UK prime minister's address was interrupted by two Greenpeace activists with a banner reading 'Who voted for this?'

05/10/2022

United Kingdom

UK government to 'take back control' from European human rights court

Interior Minister Suella Braverman said on Tuesday evening that "we cannot allow a foreign court to undermine the sovereignty of our borders," when it comes to dealing with migrants and asylum seekers.

04/10/2022

Sport

Ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone to go on trial for tax fraud

The 91-year-old is accused of failing to declare overseas assets worth millions of euros.

04/10/2022

Green News

UK plans 2040 nuclear fusion plant - but is it realistic? 

The UK will build a nuclear fusion plant - which could theoretically provide near-limitless clean energy - in Nottinghamshire.

04/10/2022

United Kingdom

UK PM refuses to confirm if benefits will rise in line with inflation

The turbulence around benefits comes after a backlash over the new government's tax-cutting growth plan.

04/10/2022

United Kingdom

Mini-budget has 'inflicted lasting damage' on UK's Conservative Party

Kwasi Kwarteng on Monday made a u-turn on a proposal to give a tax cut to the rich, saying "we get it, and we have listened."

03/10/2022

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Fusion of giant immersive art at new London exhibition

Abstract art taken to a whole new level — this is 'Frameless,' a new immersive art exhibition in London.

03/10/2022

Work

Scientists create AI helmet to turn firefighters into ‘superheroes’

The smart helmet could help firefighters navigate smoke-filled environments.

03/10/2022

United Kingdom

UK announces U-turn on plans to abolish top rate of income tax

"We get it, and we have listened," said UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, announcing the U-turn.

03/10/2022