United Kingdom

Earth News

King Charles invited to join climate protest outside his castle

The Upgrade Democracy event aims to highlight the UK’s “broken system” and get the government to create a citizen’s assembly.

25/08/2024

Europe

Paralympians light the flame at the birthplace of the games in England

Two British Paralympians lit the flame in Stoke Mandeville, a village northwest of London that's considered the birthplace of the Paralympic Games.

24/08/2024

Lifestyle

Meet the designer bringing colour and sparkle to Notting Hill Carnival

Costume designer Chesska Robinson is the creative force behind some of the most stunning outfits at London's Notting Hill Carnival, one of the biggest street parties in Europe. But her work doesn’t stop when the parade ends - it’s a year-round labour of love.

23/08/2024

Culture news

Take a look inside the UK's first ever Formula One exhibition

Featuring seven championship-winning cars, drivers' overalls, helmets, and nearly 400 other artefacts, London is hosting the UK's first and largest F1 exhibition.

23/08/2024

Tech News

UK no longer investigating Apple and Google app stores

The UK is waiting for new competition legislation to possibly relaunch their investigations into Apple and Google’s app stores for restricting consumer choice.

22/08/2024

Culture news

Cate Blanchett to return to the stage in production of 'The Seagull'

It's the first time in six years Cate Blanchett will act in the theatre.

22/08/2024

Culture news

Edinburgh Fringe highlights: Euronews Culture's five alt show picks

We've been at the Edinburgh Fringe trawling through the shows so you don't have to. Here are Euronews Culture's five highlights from the dance, circus, and other experiences on offer this year.

22/08/2024

Business

BT market value takes a tumble as Sky signs deal with rival

The emergence of alternative networks such as CityFibre is increasingly giving Sky and other companies the opportunity to renegotiate better contracts and lower fees.

21/08/2024

Culture news

Hidden doorway to Shakespeare’s past uncovered in UK's oldest theatre

The archway was uncovered during archaeological investigations and is believed to date back to the time when Shakespeare and his company performed there.

21/08/2024

Health news

Using food delivery apps linked to obesity risk and lower-level jobs

Could how you purchase food online be linked to your social position and likelihood of obesity? New research from the UK suggests it might be.

21/08/2024

Culture news

Edinburgh Fringe highlights: Euronews Culture's five comedy picks

We've been at the Edinburgh Fringe trawling through the shows so you don't have to. Here are Euronews Culture's five highlights from the comedy on offer this year.

21/08/2024

No Comment

Royal support in Southport

King Charles III visited Southport to meet survivors of a stabbing attack that killed three young girls and sparked over a week of unrest across the UK.

20/08/2024

Art

Tottenham Hotspur hosts exhibition exploring the art of football kits

A football shirt partly made of gold honouring Lionel Messi is the centrepiece of a new exhibition at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium displaying a century of football shirt art.

19/08/2024

Business

Could Britain's soaring taxes push energy companies to Norway?

UK taxes on oil and gas profits have risen from 40% to about 78% in the past three years, prompting several energy companies to think about pulling out of the country.

19/08/2024

Art

London Zoo removes Banksy gorilla mural for 'safekeeping'

A Banksy artwork on the shutters of London Zoo has been taken down for "safekeeping" to allow the attraction to fully make use of its entrance during the busy summer season.

19/08/2024

Europe

Fire at London's Somerset House contained, artworks safe

The venue's Courtauld Gallery is home to artworks such as Vincent Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear' and 'The Descent From The Cross' by Peter Paul Rubens but the blaze broke out on the opposite side of the Georgian-era complex.

17/08/2024

Culture news

Edinburgh Fringe highlights: Euronews Culture's five theatre picks

We've been at the Edinburgh Fringe trawling through the shows so you don't have to. Here are Euronews Culture's five highlights from the theatre on offer this year.

17/08/2024

Business

Ed Sheeran shows support for football club by acquiring minority stake

The singer, who was born in West Yorkshire but grew up in Framlingham in Suffolk, has been a longtime supporter of Ipswich Town. He says that the opportunity is "any football fan's dream".

16/08/2024

Culture news

Study reveals when to strategically pee during a Taylor Swift concert

As the long awaited Eras Tour hits London, her fans are busy picking out their outfits and memorising the song lyrics - but one thing they shouldn’t forget is to plan for those crucial bathroom breaks.

16/08/2024

Culture news

In Pictures: The street delights of the Edinburgh Fringe

Check out the best pics that Euronews Culture captured while taking in this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

16/08/2024

Business

English council claims Dubai businessman misused €175m investment

Thurrock Council in England said it may be forced to raise taxes and cut down on council services for years in order to recover its finances

15/08/2024

Culture news

A new mystery: Stonehenge Altar Stone didn’t come from Wales after all

Researchers were astounded to discover that the megalith travelled over 450 miles to its resting place in Wiltshire, England. What does this revelation mean for our understanding of Neolithic peoples?

15/08/2024

Culture news

Swifties flock to London after thwarted terrorist attack in Vienna

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour returns tonight with a five-show run at London’s Wembley Stadium with additional security measures, one week after a foiled terror plot which led to the cancellation of her three shows in Vienna. Swifties are determined to see the pop star for her final European shows.

15/08/2024

Culture news

Cheap vs Expensive: How to enjoy the Edinburgh Fringe on any budget

Whether you’re on a shoestring budget or flush with cash, there’s something for everyone at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

15/08/2024

Business

AstraZeneca leads in valuation as it bets on cancer drugs portfolio

The company has tied up with Eccogene, a Chinese biotech firm, for a new experimental weight loss drug. The weight loss market is currently dominated by Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.

14/08/2024

Health news

These stretchable 'jelly batteries' could be implanted into humans

The research team behind the new "jelly batteries" say they can mould to human tissue, making them "promising for future use in biomedical implants".

14/08/2024