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United Kingdom

Coastal erosion tears away homes in eastern England

Coastal communities across the UK and Europe face an uncertain future, as climate change speeds up erosion. In England, the region of East Anglia is already suffering the consequences.

08/12/2023

United Kingdom

UK paid £240m for blocked Rwanda asylum deal amid more party divisions

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has doubled down in efforts to implement his governments blocked plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda, despite deep divisions and steep financial cost.

08/12/2023

Markets

Post-Brexit financial reforms a dud, says parliamentary committee

The UK Treasury promised to boost the competitiveness of the country's financial sector post-Brexit. One year on, MPs say these "big promises" are undelivered.

08/12/2023

Economy

Why are Gen X workers in the UK so pessimistic about retirement?

Those born between 1965 and 1980 expect to be working for longer as they miss out on pension benefits enjoyed by their parents.

08/12/2023

United Kingdom

Pro-Palestine activists blockade BAE Systems over ties to Israel

Activists in Glasgow have staged a blockade at the BAE Systems factory, joined by coordinated protests across the UK and Europe, urging the company to sever ties with Israel and calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

07/12/2023

Culture news

British writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah dies, aged 65

The Birmingham-born writer was known for his poetry, music, acting roles and also for refusing to accept a royal honour from the Queen in protest against the government's policies and Britain's colonial legacy.

07/12/2023

Culture news

Chanel's Métiers d'art show takes over Manchester

The northern English city's burgeoning status as the place to be was further cemented by the French luxury brand's fashion pilgrimage.

07/12/2023

Economy

UK house prices rise again after market downturn

UK house prices have risen for the second consecutive month in response to high demand and softening economic conditions.

07/12/2023

Economy

UK mortgage rates could stay higher for longer - here's some advice

Cooling inflation rates could reduce the interest payments due on variable mortgage plans, but analysts warn this won’t happen just yet.

07/12/2023

Earth News

This beloved station cat spent her life ‘on duty’ as a pest controller

‘A gentle little soul’: A British railway station cat who rose to global fame has died aged 12.

06/12/2023

Markets

LSE outage: What happened and which companies were impacted?

Euronews Business looks at what was behind the London Stock Exchange outage on 5 December and which companies were affected.

06/12/2023

Art

Tom Hanks takes Londoners to the moon with immersive show

A new immersive documentary produced by actor Tom Hanks retraces the Apollo missions which landed 12 people on the moon.

06/12/2023

Art

Jesse Darling wins Turner Prize 2023 with 'delirious' everyday objects

One of Britain's most prestigious contemporary arts awards has been won by the Berlin based artist Jesse Darling for an 'outstanding exhibition' of commonplace objects.

06/12/2023

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson apologies to pandemic victims at COVID inquiry

The former UK leader will speak at the ongoing inquiry on Wednesday and Thursday, following criticism from colleagues and the public on how he handled the pandemic.

06/12/2023

Moments

Iconic Harry Potter train at risk of closure due to safety concerns

Jacobite journeys across Scotland’s Glenfinnan Viaduct are in jeopardy next year.

05/12/2023

United Kingdom

Arms sales to Israel land UK government in court

Nearly 16,000 people - mostly women and children - have been killed in Gaza so far, with the UN warning of an "even more hellish scenario" yet to come.

05/12/2023

Business

UK reins in Christmas spending as cost of living squeeze continues

British retailers missed out on a pre-Christmas sales spike in November as customers limited spending on non-essential items, according to data released on Tuesday.

05/12/2023

Art

Turner Prize 2023: Who's competing for Britain's top arts award?

The winner of this year's Turner Prize will be revealed at an award ceremony in Eastbourne's Winter Garden on Tuesday 5 December.

05/12/2023

wellbeing

Feeling stressed? You can cuddle cows to relieve anxiety at this farm

Visitors are flocking to Dumble Farm in Yorkshire, UK, to harness the potential mental health benefits of being up close with their furry residents.

04/12/2023

Economy

Why are UK workers losing thousands of pounds?

Average UK households are £8,300 poorer than their counterparts in countries like France, Germany and the Netherlands, according to a new report by the Resolution Foundation and LSE.

04/12/2023

United Kingdom

Baroness Glenys Kinnock, former MEP & minister for Europe, dies at 79

The "proud democratic socialist" was an MEP for Wales in Brussels for 15 years and also spent much of her career campaigning for Europe, Africa and the UN.

03/12/2023

Food and Drink

M&S Paella Croquetas sparks food cultural appropriation debate

From Jamie Oliver's jerk rice to Uncle Roger's criticism of bad fried rice, if you come at a culture's culinary favourites, you better not miss...

01/12/2023

Economy

UK housing market shows signs of life as prices rise in November

House prices rose in November compared to October but are still cheaper than this time last year, according to a new report.

01/12/2023

United Kingdom

Body found in rural England barn triggers Europe-wide investigation

Does this story seem familiar? Do you recognise the person in these images? Investigators are asking for help.

01/12/2023

Business

Why is Saudi Arabia buying 10% of Heathrow airport in the UK?

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is set to acquire a 10% stake in London's Heathrow airport from Spanish firm Ferrovial as part of a major shareholder reshuffle.

29/11/2023

United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak escalates his war of words with Greek PM over Marbles

The British prime minister said his Greek counterpart wanted to "grandstand and relitigate issues of the past" rather than focus on serious topics.

29/11/2023