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Culture news

A Matrix dance adaptation is coming to a theatre in Manchester

Legendary director Danny Boyle is turning his hand to a dance show, adapting the Matrix film into a new piece for the soon-to-open Factory International.

30/09/2022

Culture news

Royal Mint unveils first coins to feature King Charles III portrait

Britain's historic Royal Mint has unveiled the first coins to feature the portrait of King Charles III. They will gradually enter circulation from December this year.

30/09/2022

Travel News

Brexit has slashed London's Eurostar capacity by almost a third

After facing ‘unique’ challenges during the pandemic, Eurostar now says problems are being caused by increased border checks, a shortage of engineers and the cost of living crisis.

30/09/2022

Eco-Innovation

Underground ‘bugs’ could be the future of solar energy storage

The soil battery is one of dozens of 'adventurous' projects that have just been granted €17 million from the UK government.

30/09/2022

Art

Remembering a loved one's voice forever through an artwork

Harry Yeff is an artist turning people's voices into digital sculptures. He speaks to Euronews Culture to explain why he believes the voice's unique qualities are akin to a person's soul.

30/09/2022

Culture news

A new fourth plinth statue has arrived in Trafalgar Square

Samson Kambalu's 'Antelope' has been unveiled in the centre of London as the latest temporary statue to stand upon Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth.

29/09/2022

Travel News

LGBTQ+ travel: This airline has relaxed its gendered uniform rules

The policy follows a 2019 removal of Virgin's mandatory makeup rule for female staff and a 2022 move to allow visible tattoos.

29/09/2022

Food and Drink

How is a Masterchef winner helping to reduce food poverty?

Kenny Tutt, the 2018 winner of UK Masterchef has teamed up with FoodCycle to help people learn how they can save food from the dump.

29/09/2022

Health news

The woman hoping to 'switch off' obesity with a pill

MeiraGTx is developing gene therapy with a “switch” that could revolutionise the treatment of diabetes, obesity and other complex diseases.

28/09/2022

Eco-Innovation

Belfast’s new ‘flying’ ferry will cut commuter times and emissions

The high-tech design uses underwater wings to lift the vessel above the water and make it more fuel efficient.

28/09/2022

Travel News

What does the falling pound mean for your next holiday?

Trips to Turkey are more affordable for Brits at present, while EU holidaymakers might find it’s the right time to visit the UK.

28/09/2022

Travel News

UK half-term: Flight prices soar by 42 per cent in two years

Among England’s busiest airports, Heathrow has seen the steepest price increases.

28/09/2022

United Kingdom

UK PM Truss defends tax-cutting budget despite market turmoil

The Bank of England made an emergency intervention on Wednesday after warning of a "material risk to UK financial stability".

28/09/2022

Culture news

Eurovision 2023: final host cities revealed - Glasgow or Liverpool?

Eurovision 2023: it's either Liverpool or Glasgow... What's your pick?

27/09/2022

United Kingdom

Truss government has 'lost control of UK economy', says Labour leader

Sir Keir Starmer's speech to Labour's annual conference comes as an opinion poll gives the opposition its largest lead over the Conservatives in two decades.

27/09/2022

United Kingdom

Fishermen and ecologists call for action to protect Scottish salmon

Scottish fishermen and ecologists are calling for actions to save the country's dwindling salmon population.

27/09/2022

United Kingdom

English duke who organised Queen's funeral gets driving ban

Edward Fitzalan-Howard's lawyer reportedly argued he needed his licence to organise King Charles III's coronation.

27/09/2022

Culture news

This is the new royal monogram of King Charles III

It will eventually replace the "EIIR" stamp of Queen Elizabeth who died earlier this month after 70 years on the throne.

27/09/2022

Tech News

TikTok could face €30 million fine in UK over data protection breach

Britain's data watchdog says the platform may have failed to protect children's privacy.

27/09/2022

Culture news

Unbaalievable: Why were sheep herded across London Bridge?

Sheep trotted along London Bridge this weekend, as the Freemen of London practised their ancient right to take the animals into the heart of the UK capital.

27/09/2022

Economy

Market turmoil over Truss tax cut plan 'could hit Europe's economy'

The UK pound tumbled on Monday while the cost of borrowing soared to a higher level than that in Greece or Italy, the eurozone's most indebted members.

26/09/2022

Culture news

What's it like to be an Elvis impersonator?

Euronews Culture spoke to the King from Beijing, ShElvis and Jason Dale about what life is like as an impersonator of the King of Rock and Roll.

26/09/2022

Nature

UK government accused of launching a ‘full-on attack’ on nature

Charities dedicated to protecting wildlife and nature in the UK say that recent government decisions are putting the environment at risk.

26/09/2022

Business

British pound hits record low against US dollar

It dipped as low as $1.0349 per US dollar early Monday but then rebounded to $1.07.

26/09/2022

United Kingdom

Hundreds gather in London over the death of Mahsa Amini

"The regime wants to prove that they didn't use any violence [against Mahsa Amini] by using violence against protestors," said Mohammad Hoshr, a demonstrator in London on Saturday.

25/09/2022

Sport

'A perfect journey': Roger Federer bows out of tennis with final match

It's game, set and match for the twenty-time Grand Slam champion who wants to spend more time with his family.

24/09/2022